The Trump administration has reversed earlier plans to scale back the Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI), directing the National Science Foundation (NSF) to maintain the major ocean observation network. The OOI is a large-scale system with hundreds of instruments and buoys that collect real-time data on ocean conditions, temperatures, currents, marine …
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The following is a statement from Sen. Markey’s Office. Washington (June 17, 2026) – As Congress considers President Trump’s $1.5 trillion request for Pentagon spending and SpaceX wins billions in Golden Dome contracts, Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Representatives John Garamendi (CA-08) and Don Beyer (VA-08), …
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The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) unanimously struck down a proposed ballot initiative to reduce the state’s personal income tax rate from 5% to 4% on Thursday, June 18, 2026. The court’s decision hinged on the official summary prepared by Attorney General Andrea Campbell’s office, which justices determined was “significantly …
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The New Bedford City Council will take up two significant Home Rule Petitions in the coming days that could impact municipal employees and public safety staffing if approved by the state Legislature and Governor. Early Retirement Incentive for Municipal EmployeesOn Wednesday, June 24, 2026, the Ordinance Committee will meet at …
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NEW BEDFORD — The Office of the City Clerk is requesting approval from the City Council to raise three administrative fees, citing rising operational costs, staff workload, and comparisons with similar municipalities like Fall River. The changes, if approved, would take effect on July 1, 2026. You can view the …
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The following is a statement from Sen. Markey’s Office. Washington (June 16, 2026) – Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) today sent a letter to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Administrator Jonathan Morrison demanding that NHTSA properly and fully investigate Tesla’s …
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NEW BEDFORD – Mayor Jon Mitchell will hold office hours on Wednesday, June 17, from 5:30-7 p.m. at Rua’s West End Pizzeria, 196 Shawmut Ave. City residents are invited to attend and meet with Mayor Mitchell directly and share their concerns and ideas, as well as a bite to eat. The session …
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BOSTON — June 15, 2026 — Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, leading a coalition of 18 attorneys general, today celebrated a decisive win as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit formally dismissed the Trump Administration’s appeal. The dismissal upholds a lower court ruling that blocked an …
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The following is a statement from Sen Markey’s Office. (Washington, June 12) – Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released a report highlighting Trump’s attack on Main Street through his drastic reduction in federal contracting dollars awarded to American small businesses. Since taking office, President Trump has slashed opportunities for small …
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The following is a statement from Sen. Markey’s Office. Boston (June 12, 2026) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, today condemned Republican efforts to shield Big Oil from liability through a blanket immunity scheme. The proposed legislation would block any lawsuits or state laws …
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