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Dashe Videira Weighs In On Governor’s Council Bid

As it stands, every single member of the Governor's Council in Massachusetts is a Democrat. Franklin resident Dashe Videira wants to change that.

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Climate Change Emergency?  No, Say Hadley Town Meeting Voters

Farmers led the way in persuading Town Meeting voters in Hadley to reject a nonbinding resolution declaring a climate emergency. The nonbinding resolution called on town government departments, businesses, civic groups, and residents "to commit to a climate mobilization effort to bring town-wide carbon emissions to net zero by

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Massachusetts ‘Economic Stimulus’ Bill Includes $1 Million To ‘Educate’ About ‘So-Called Crisis Pregnancy Centers’

A measure passed by the Massachusetts Legislature billed as a stimulus for the state's economy has been stripped of tax cuts but still has $17,500,000 for grants to encourage abortion and contraception. It also calls for $1 million "for a public awareness campaign to educate

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Bolduc Now Leading Hassan In New Hampshire, Says New Poll

A recent poll shows the tables turning in the New Hampshire U.S. Senate race between incumbent Maggie Hassan, a Democrat, and Don Bolduc, a Republican. Bolduc is leading 48 to 47 percent, according to the poll.

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Girl, Father Suing Vermont School District After Getting Suspended For Complaining About Biological Male Trans Student In Girls’ Locker Room

A Vermont high school student and her father were suspended by school officials for protesting a male-to-female transgender student being allowed in the girls' locker room.  Now they're suing in federal court with the help of the Alliance Defending Freedom.

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State Senate Candidate James Amorello Looking To Bring Fiscal Conservatism To Beacon Hill 

James Amorello was a small child when his opponent joined the Massachusetts legislature. He is not a small child anymore, however. He is 24 years old and hopes to bring a fiscally conservative perspective to the Massachusetts legislature.

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Abortion Supporters Disturbed By ‘Irresponsible and Harmful’ Story On 40 Days For Life

A western Massachusetts woman who supports legal abortion chastised the Daily Hampshire Gazette for publishing a story about the 40 Days for Life campaign. The story, published Monday, October 24, described and quoted volunteers praying outside of abortion clinics. It also included a written statement from Planned Parenthood.

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Massachusetts ‘Millionaires Tax’ Opponents Say State Government Is Taking In More Than Enough Already

Should Massachusetts raise taxes on some of the state's wealthier residents? The Coalition to Stop the Tax Hike says not.