U.S. Senator John Kerry has been tabbed to give a high-profile speech at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte next week.
Sen. Kerry To Speak At DNC
Sen. Scott Brown to Watch Football, Not Warren
Republican U.S. Sen. Scott Brown says he'll probably watch football instead of his Democratic opponent's speech at the Democratic National Convention.
Fishing Disaster Declared in New England
The U.S. Commerce Department has declared a national fishery disaster in New England, opening the door for tens of millions of dollars in relief funds for fishermen.
U.S. Sen. John Kerry said he's secured a commitment from Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to include $100 million for fishermen and fishing communities in emergency assistance legislation
Brown, Warren Try to Build Off Mass. Senate Debate
The candidates in the Massachusetts Senate race are hoping to seize the momentum for their campaigns coming off their first head-to-head debate.
Sen. Brown Raises Native American Question in Ad
Republican U.S. Sen. Scott Brown has launched a new television ad highlighting his Democratic challenger Elizabeth Warren's claims of Native American heritage.
The 30-second ad features clips of news reports on Warren's claims
Arlen Specter, Former U.S. Senator, Dead at 82
Arlen Specter, the bristly former Republican senator from Pennsylvania who often made headlines by playing the political center and confounding Republican colleagues in the Senate, died today at age 82. According to Specter's family, his death was due to complications from non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Massachusetts Senator Rodrigues Faces Charges For Billboard
A State Senator is facing contempt charges for refusing to take down a billboard.
Gubernatorial Candidate Wolf Decries Ethics Decision
State Senator Dan Wolf says he will not sell his interest in Cape Air, a move that will end his campaign for governor and could lead to his resignation at the State House.
Scott Brown to Speak in New Hampshire
Former Massachusetts U.S. Senator Scott Brown will be the keynote speaker at the New Hampshire Republican Party event later this month.
There has been widespread speculation that Brown will run for the GOP nomination to challenge incumbent Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen next year
Markey Wants Gas Pipes Replaced
Massachusetts U.S. Sen. Edward Markey is warning that the deadly gas explosion that destroyed two buildings in New York and killed eight people shows the need to fix the aging infrastructure that delivers fuel in cities across the country
Mayor Mitchell Joined by Senators, Congressman In Post Office Appeal
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell is appealing the United States Postal Service's decision to relocate the downtown post office to a storefront instead of keeping it at it's historic location.
Mitchell writes he believes the move is "unwise, short-sighted, and potentially disruptive to the strong resurgence of activity that New Bedford's downtown has enjoyed over the past several years
Senator Markey Addresses Graduating UMass Dartmouth Students
It's commencement weekend at UMass Dartmouth. Nearly 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students will receive degrees this weekend.
U.S. Senator Edward Markey was one of the speakers, and drew applause when he talked about his plan to reduce the high cost of getting an education...
Senator Warren Says New Bedford Needs South Coast Rail
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren took a brief tour of the South Coast on Wednesday, visiting Fall River before stopping by the Groundwork small business space on Purchase Street in New Bedford.
City officials and local business owners were on hand to speak about current and future programs helping small businesses grow...
Westport Senator Examines Legalized Marijuana In Colorado [POLL]
Would you be in favor of passing a ballot question to legalize marijuana in the state of Massachusetts?
Montigny Secures Funding for After-School, Summer Programs in New Bedford
State Senator Mark Montigny has secured $450,000 for New Bedford educational programs. The Senator's office announced the funding Thursday as part of the senate's Fiscal Year 2017 Budget.
The funding includes $100,000 to provide access to cultural programming for children at the Zeiterion Theatre, $80,000 for after-school programming at Dennison Memorial Community Center, and many other after-school and summer educational programs...
Women's Center Honors Local Support During Annual Meeting
The New Bedford Women's Center honored several local supporters during its annual meeting Tuesday evening that have greatly contributed to its mission.
Sen. Warren Seeks to Pull Pot Shops Out of Banking Limbo
BOSTON (AP) - As more marijuana shops take root in states that have legalized the drug, they're struggling with a lack of access to the kind of routine banking services other businesses take for granted...
Montigny Demands Answers on South Coast Rail After Email Flub
NEW BEDFORD - An email sent out by state officials that states the South Coast Rail Project will run through Middleboro rather than Stoughton was a mistake.
Republican Beth Lindstrom Announces Bid Against Sen. Warren
Another Massachusetts Republican is stepping up to challenge Democratic U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
$6.6M in Federal Funding to Rehabilitate New Bedford Runway
The New Bedford Regional Airport is getting a big chunk of change to execute long-needed updates.