Baker Seeks $45.5M Budget OK; Will Veto Tax Hikes
The governor's budget leans heavily on one-time revenues, including $1.8 billion in federal funding and a $1.35 billion withdrawal from the state's $3.5 billion "rainy day" fund.
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Police Union Questions 'Fat' Trainings During Lean Budget Year
The cost of 'Blue Courage' and 'Polishing the Badge' workshops should go toward maintaining officer positions, said union president Hank Turgeon.
Mitchell Slams City Council Cuts to 'Bare-Bones Budget'
Mayor Jon Mitchell said deep cuts to his already bare-bones budget are short-sighted, concerning, and could have long-term consequences.
New Bedford City Council Opposes Decommissioning Engine 8
Councilors voted 8-1 to send a message to Mayor Jon Mitchell about budget cuts to fire apparatus at the Acushnet Avenue station.
Fall River, New Bedford Mayors Plan 'State of the City' Speeches
The annual speeches will be delivered back-to-back on Wednesday and Thursday.