Sad news came this weekend when it was revealed that state Representative Carol Doherty (D-Taunton) died of pancreatic cancer at 82 years old.
Doherty, who represented the Third Bristol District, which includes parts of Taunton and Easton in Bristol County, since July 2020, was a well-liked and well-respected member of the Massachusetts legislature. She was also always friendly and helpful when I interacted with her for NewBostonPost, as a mutual friend introduced us when she was running for state representative five years ago.
Republicans in the U.S. Senate concerned about the extent of the tariffs President Donald Trump has implemented during the first few weeks of his new administration are hoping a U.S. Trade Representative nominee will be confirmed soon to provide a counterweight of sorts.
