Sen. Mark Montigny and Republicans say the Senate should ask the Supreme Judicial Court whether auditing the Legislature is constitutional.
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Posted inImmigration
New green card policy creates confusion for New Bedford Lusophones
Many Portuguese and Cabo Verdeans overstayed their visas. If they were to leave the U.S. to apply for a green card, they would be barred from re-entering for up to 10 years.
Posted inTransportation
Summer savings and reduced schedules coming to South Coast Rail
The MBTA is offering deep discounts for the next three months. Here’s how to take advantage, and the schedule changes you should know about.
Posted inCity Hall
The anatomy of a budget deficit
Mayor Jon Mitchell had projected the deficit would be close to $13 million, then said it was $32 million. How did the numbers get so big?
Posted inEnvironment
As harbor cleanup winds down, education around toxic seafood continues
Over three-quarters of surveyed New Bedford residents reported eating contaminated seafood caught in the harbor last year.
Posted inImmigration
Ex-judges sound alarm about feds ‘micromanaging’ immigration courts
“There wasn’t any specific directive saying, ‘don’t grant asylum or deny more cases.’ With [the Board of Immigration Appeals’] decisions, we don’t need any directives.” – Judge Nina Fróes
Posted inCity Hall
Airport hangar gets approval but some abutters say they were left out of the loop
Some airport neighbors, concerned about traffic, say they weren’t notified of the proposal before the February meeting. The city says new traffic would be minimal.
Posted inCity Hall
How would city councilors tackle the $32 million deficit?
The Light asked all 11 councilors how they would cut the budget and four responded to the question. They’re weighing layoffs and department cuts. But they say they want to avoid closing Fire Station 9.
Posted inCity Hall
Mayor’s annual budget address calls for higher taxes, layoffs, service cuts
The proposal for a total tax increase of $16 million, elimination of 94 positions, and the shuttering of Fire Station 9 was met with fierce resistance from councilors and firefighters.
Posted inEducation
New Bedford launches virtual school as part of statewide trend
Starting in September, the New Bedford Virtual Learning Academy hopes to enroll about 200 students in grades 6 through 12.