Massachusetts residents that are 25 and older will now be able to get a tuition-free associate degree or certificate at their local community college. After state lawmakers passed a 2024 budget in July, Governor Maura Healey signed it into law allocating $229 million for higher education institutions and scholarships for …
Read More »Massachusetts could lose $628 million, or 76% of Medicaid funding
By Michael P. Norton State House News Service Massachusetts hospitals that serve disproportionate numbers of patients on Medicaid or who lack health insurance are pressing to block or delay nearly $630 million in federal funding cuts that were originally enacted in 2010 as part of the Affordable Care Act. The …
Read More »Mayor Mitchell responds to UMass Dartmouth’s abrupt exit of New Bedford
UMASS Dartmouth Chancellor Mark Fuller announced that the University is closing the downtown New Bedford Campus of the College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) in the Star Store building. He noted in a message to staff & faculty: “You may be aware that, since 2001, the state has fully …
Read More »OPINION: “Is a mild, cognitively impaired president less of a threat than a vindictive narcissist, Trump?”
The following is an opinion sent to New Bedford Guide. It does not reflect the opinion of New Bedford Guide, nor is it an OP-ED. In fairness and objectivity, we share opinions from our readers whether we agree or disagree with their opinion. Do you have a counter opinion to …
Read More »Cannabis Cafes could be coming to Massachusetts
By Sam Drysdale State House News Service A swath of regulatory changes are coming to Massachusetts’ cannabis industry, including measures to clear the way for people with past criminal records to work in marijuana shops and to allow all cities and towns to eventually host cannabis cafes. In late July, …
Read More »New Bedford Police Chief updates timeline for wearing of bodycams for NBPD officers
New Bedford Police Chief Paul Oliveira addressed the timeline of officer worn body cameras within the New Bedford Police Department on Thursday August 10th. Chief Oliveira noted, “It really depends on the company (Axon), I have a meeting with them next week so it is tough to say. But you’re …
Read More »“OPINION: “Donald Trump will never see the inside of a prison cell!”
The following is an opinion sent to New Bedford Guide. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion of New Bedford Guide, nor is it an OP-ED. In fairness and objectivity, we share opinions from our readers whether we agree or disagree with their opinion. Often people do not want their …
Read More »New Bedford residents can voice concerns and meet with Mayor Mitchell this week
Have a question, concern, or just want to speak with New Bedford’s Mayor Mitchell in person? You will get the opportunity to do so this week! Mayor Jon Mitchell will hold office hours on Wednesday, August 9th, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at Palace Pizza & More located at …
Read More »Massachusetts Governor Healey: Biden Can Help Put More Migrants Into Jobs
By Alison Kuznitz State House News Service With the state’s emergency shelter system increasingly strained by the influx of migrant families, Gov. Maura Healey reiterated her call to the Biden administration Wednesday to accelerate the monthslong work authorization process to help more people access job openings. Healey, whose administration earlier …
Read More »Massachusetts Offshore Wind Project Plans Mid-October Power Delivery
By Colin A. Young State House News Service The first clean wind power generated by the Vineyard Wind 1 project is expected to flow onto the regional grid by mid-October and the first-in-the-nation offshore wind project should be fully operational by this time next year, project officials said Wednesday during …
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