In the news: Morgan C. Mullings

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In the news: Morgan C. Mullings

The Bay State Banner is pleased to announce Report for America corps member Morgan C. Mullings has joined our newsroom.

A recent graduate of St. John’s University, Mullings was editor-in-chief of the university’s weekly newspaper.

Mullings will be covering politics and public policy, following developments at the State House, City Hall and in local municipalities.

Mullings was born in New Jersey and grew up in Miramar, Florida.

Mullings’ position is funded in part by Report for America, an initiative of the nonprofit GroundTruth Project.

Source: The Bay State Banner

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