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Democratic political guru James Carville famously said "It's the economy, stupid" in 1992. Today, it is NAFTA and the other trade deals that matter to the people.

BOSTON (AP) _ The state's highest court is set to take up the question of whether Massachusetts can ban political contributions from businesses while allowing contributions from unions. Under state campaign finance law, businesses are not allowed to contribute to candidates while unions can donate up to $15,000...

It's bad enough Beacon Hill lawmakers are quibbling over legal marijuana, the budget and Planned Parenthood funding. The Commonwealth is hundreds of millions of dollars in red ink, and what do several Reps. and Senators propose, a single payer, taxpayer supported, Medicare for all system...

NEW BEDFORD - A rally protesting several proposed programs by Bristol County Sheriff Thomas Hodgson took place outside the Ash Street Jail downtown Thursday evening.

Congressman Bill Keating is getting the support of local public safety workers as he runs for re-election. The New Bedford Fire and Police unions endorsed the congressman at The Black Whale restaurant on Pier Three Thursday afternoon...

What is life like working in a labor union? That is just one of the many questions asked by students from Bristol Community College during their visit to the future site of the New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal.

Labor Unions, who were cheering on the passage of Obamacare are now complaining that the new law will drive up costs for its members and want a waiver from paying the so-called reinsurance fees that will cost about $63 per person. Some people get taxed but union members don't and some have to pay in more so Mr...