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The Massachusetts House approved its version of the state budget Thursday for the 2022 fiscal year that begins July 1.

Senator Mark Montigny announced Monday he had secured funding for critical resources for the Greater New Bedford area.

How do you justify a five percent increase in spending when your income is reduced by $2 billion? Would you do this with your personal or business budget?

Mayor Jon Mitchell told me that several councilors don't bother to read the budget before voting to make cuts.

Debora Coelho and Hugh Dunn were not coerced to serve on the council. They asked for the privilege to serve. And they failed to show up.

The two leaders in this budget session are veteran City Councilor Linda Morad and City Councilor Maria Giesta, a relative newcomer to the local legislature.

The battle over public safety funding in New Bedford is coming to the city council. Mayor Mitchell has a financial plan. It's tough to stop a train with mush.

The battle between the budget and public safety has always been an issue, but COVID-19 has made it more intense. Current civil unrest adds more instability.

Scott Lang is no longer the Mayor of New Bedford and should refrain from interfering with the current administration.

Mayor Jon Mitchell and his leadership team are trying to deal with the financial fallout from the COVID-19 virus and the economic shutdown that was required.