Moving local elections to even-numbered years alongside state and federal elections could increase turnout, lower costs, and is broadly popular with Republicans and Democrats.
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Double feature: At-large City Council candidates take center stage
Incumbents and newcomers discuss important issues affecting the city and how to improve life in New Bedford.
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Court filing alleges sexual harassment by City Councilor Joe Lopes
A recent lawsuit does not name Lopes as a defendant but does describe allegations against him including “abusive behavior” and unwanted “sexual advances.”
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New England AGs to Trump: ‘Bring it on’
At a town hall in Boston, attorneys general from Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Maine, and Vermont offer a united front against the Trump administration.
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New Bedford City Council changes its mind on expanding mail-in voting window
A majority of City Council members dismissed the advice of elections experts who maintain that the city needs more time to process a growing number of mail-in ballots.
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In Trump’s first 100 days, Mass. AG sues his administration 14 times
From injunctions to restraining orders, Andrea Campbell says her office is working nights and weekends to stop the president’s policies from going into effect.
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Why the Mass. AG has sued Trump 9 times
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell, now a Dartmouth resident, says Trump’s “unlawful” funding cuts will raise the cost of living, not lower it.
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Video — Ian Abreu on bid for mayor: ‘Right now I’m focused on being a great councilor’
Chatting with host Jack Spillane, the city councilor at-large discussed his dedication to constituent services, his moderate positions on most issues and whether he would consider running for mayor.
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The Light on Radio: Colin Hogan discusses the battle over book bans on the South Coast on GBH News
Education reporter Colin Hogan joined Adam Reilly on Talking Politics on GBH News, along with political scientist Shannon Jenkins of UMass Dartmouth, to discuss why book bans have become a […]
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Video: Watch The Chat with Rep. Chris Hendricks
The state representative spent time with host Jack Spillane discussing his priorities as he represents some of the lowest-income neighborhoods in the central part of the city.