Since starting our campaign earlier this year, we have been keeping notes on all of the “political pettiness” that has been thrown our way. A week has not gone by without receiving a phone call, a letter, or an email regarding some immature situation that requires us to defend our family, our campaign, or ourselves.…
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GUEST COLUMN / Paul Jacques: Stop the ‘political pettiness’
Since starting our campaign earlier this year, we have been keeping notes on all of the political pettiness that has been thrown our way. A week has not gone by without receiving a phone call, a letter or an email regarding some immature situation that requires us to defend our family, our campaign or ourselves.…
Mass. House must vote to protect kids and firefighters
Picture a couch by a window on a sunny day. A shaft of light coming in the window and a child jumping up and down on the couch. In that shaft of sunlight, you can see particles of dust lifting off the couch and swirling around with each bounce. Those particles are not just “dust,”…
It’s official, most Fall River area incumbents have a clear path back to their jobs
For those living in Greater Fall River don’t expect to see many races for district and county elected positions. Tuesday’s 5 p.m. deadline came and went with just one local race being contested. In the 4th Bristol District, incumbent Republican Steven Howitt, of Seekonk, is being challenged by Democrat Paul Jacques, of Rehoboth. Howitt is…
Massachusetts AFL-CIO Endorses Jacques
The Massachusetts AFL-CIO unanimously endorsed Paul Jacques for State Representative, 4th Bristol District. Paul Jacques “We are excited to be supporting Paul Jacques for State Representative. He has proven throughout his life that he understands and champions the issues that are critical to working people. He is a Veteran and a Firefighter who has already…
North Attleboro state rep faces challenge for seat
Political independent Scott Dubuc said Monday he is running for state representative against incumbent Rep. Betty Poirier. Dubuc, 54, said he is running because he sees a lack of political leadership in North Attleboro, with Poirier being the highest elected official in the town. He pointed to issues involving the Registry of Motor Vehicles office…
HAND: Big money in rep race
State Rep. Steven Howitt raised some eyebrows last week when he reported having $87,000 in his campaign finance account. Among legislative leaders and Boston-area politicians the number is nothing special, but locally it stands out because it is so much more than what his colleagues raised. State Rep. Betty Poirier, R-North Attleboro, is an assistant…
Attleboro Democrats set annual regional breakfast for March 19
Local Democrats will hold their annual, regional unity breakfast March 19, with several state officials expected to be in attendance. The event will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. at Murray Unitarian Universalist Church on North Main Street in Attleboro. Massachusetts Secretary of State Bill Galvin, Bristol County District Attorney Tom Quinn, state Rep.…