budget

I decided to limit today's debate I am hosting between Rep. William Keating and Peter Tedeschi to foreign policy, because it is often ignored by the media.

Alma del Mar's proposal to expand their charter school is drawing opposition from several New Bedford City Councilors.

The first member of the City Council to oppose the expansion of charter schools is Hugh Dunn. Mayor Mitchell and former Mayor Lang also oppose this expansion.

Alma del Mar, a charter school in New Bedford, is asking the Commonwealth to expand its population by over 1,000 new students. The mayor of the city opposes it.

The state budget finalized this week includes important UMass Dartmouth investments that advance the university’s teaching, research and more.

Eighteen days into the state's new fiscal year, House and Senate negotiators have reached agreement on a $41.9 billion budget.

The School Committee held a public hearing to present the $137.3 million budget slated for the 2019 fiscal year.

Barry Richard welcomes in Ari Sky, Chief Financial Officer for the City of New Bedford, for a little "Budget 101" on a Friday afternoon.

Rep. Antonio Cabral secured significant funding for New Bedford and other Gateway Cities in the FY19 state budget, passed by the House this evening.

Earlier this week, New Bedford Schools Superintendent Dr. Pia Durkin outlined her initial budget proposal, asking for nearly $147 million, including over $7 million more in enhancements. In his weekly appearance on WBSM, Mayor Jon Mitchell said it's too soon to tell if the City will be able to …