4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (304+ words) A controversial abortion law signed by Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey in August is already being targeted by those hoping to suspend and repeal it. Healey signed the Prioritizing Patients' Access to Care Act into law on August 10, 2026, igniting a firestorm…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (365+ words) NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — Mayor Jon Mitchell has proposed a citywide ban on data centers being built in New Bedford “while research is conducted and regulations are considered,” according to a City release. Mitchell has filed an ordinance amendment with the…...

4+ day, 14+ hour ago   (746+ words) STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, Sept. 8, 2026…..Gov. Maura Healey signed an executive order Tuesday subjecting proposed data center projects to local approval before developers can move on to state permitting, representing her administration's latest crackdown on the facilities after halting tax breaks…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (342+ words) It has been a long time since voters selected a Massachusetts native to hold the corner office on Beacon Hill, and it could be a while before they get the opportunity again. The last elected Governor of Massachusetts who was…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (1574+ words) We have our teams in place for the November 3, 2026, Massachusetts gubernatorial race, so let the games begin. Mike Minogue is the Republican nominee for governor, and New Bedford City Councilor Shawn Oliver is his running mate. Some believe the incumbent…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (1049+ words) NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — Once again, the New Bedford City Council and Mayor Jon Mitchell are at odds regarding the mayor’s ability to appoint people without the need for council approval, with the council president accusing the mayor of “blatantly breaking…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (297+ words) In case you were wondering, no one considers replacing the Massachusetts state flag among the most pressing issues facing the Commonwealth. When asked to select from a list of 11 issues which ones they are losing sleep over, no one chose…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (386+ words) NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — The New Bedford City Council overrode Mayor Jon Mitchell’s veto of the Paid Family Leave Ordinance Thursday night, creating the ability to give the City’s Unit C employees paid leave to deal with medical or other issues…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (403+ words) The Massachusetts primary election is almost here, and Bristol County voters could play a significant role in determining who does and does not appear on the general election ballot in November. Incumbent Democrat Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (213+ words) The Boston Herald reported, "Campbell's office spent more than $800,000 on taxpayer-funded procurement cards (P-cards) just on air travel and luxury out-of-state hotels last fiscal year." The paper's investigation revealed "numerous expenditures on airline tickets and out-of-state luxury hotel stays," including…...