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Deep-pocketed donors flood the ballot-question field with cash
Millions of dollars have already been spent, even on questions with no opposition. The post Deep-pocketed donors flood the ballot-question field with cash appeared first on The New Bedford Light.
MASSACHUSETTS
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
Galvin defends ballot questions as a ‘safety valve’ amid reform push
The secretary of state, lawmakers and a think tank split on reforming the ballot question process. The post Galvin defends ballot questions as a ‘safety valve’ amid reform push appeared first on The New Bedford Light.
MASSACHUSETTS
ARCHITECTURE AND BUILDING DESIGN
Mural honors civil rights activist Jibreel Khazan
The three-paneled mural celebrates the life and legacy of the New Bedford resident, 84, who led a pivotal 1960 sit-in. The post Mural honors civil rights activist Jibreel Khazan appeared first on The New Bedford Light.
NEW BEDFORDNORTH CAROLINAANNA BRENNERLIV HUNT
OCEAN AND MARINE SCIENCE
‘Flat is Back’ campaign hopes to put flounder back on people’s plates
The first-of-its-kind campaign, spearheaded by the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries, aims to build buzz around the plentiful yet underutilized flounder. The post ‘Flat is Back’ campaign hopes to put flounder back on people’s plates appeared first on The New Bedford Light.
NEW BEDFORDBOSTON
MIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION
States, cities sue over Trump rule seeking to deny green cards to immigrants using public benefits
New York Attorney General Letitia James said the rule would force needy immigrant families to choose between seeking assistance and seeking legal status in the country. The post States, cities sue over Trump rule seeking to deny green cards to immigrants using public benefits appeared first on The New Bedford Light.
NEVADACALIFORNIA
