Politics

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell said he is 'not ruling out' the possibility of running for Massachusetts Attorney General this fall and has 'recent' discussions.

Jack Spillane has a particular interest in New Bedford's local politics, and that was a key part of his 'Townsquare Sunday' conversation this week.

UMass Dartmouth Prof. Ken Manning pulls no punches on the U.S. Capitol riot, saying it was an insurrection, and all responsible should be held accountable.

From a minimum wage increase to a potential egg shortage, there's a lot on the plate of the Bay State in the coming year.

New Bedford Ward 4 Councilor Derek Baptiste on his recent incident with a police officer on traffic detail, and why he spoke to the chief about it.

The Common Start Coalition says based on polling data from more than 800 registered Mass. voters, 64% favor the bill while 23% oppose it.

Volunteers gathered at Keith Middle School Saturday to assemble more than 1,000 food baskets headed to needy families throughout the Southcoast.

Jack Spillane and Jim Phillips discuss recent election results in New Bedford and the controversial redrawing of Congressional districts.

New Bedford Light columnist Jack Spillane discusses the upcoming city election with 'Townsquare Sunday' host Jim Phillips.

Getting New Bedford residents to vote this year could be a challenge because for the first time ever, the office of mayor is not on the municipal ballot.