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Maura Healey signs bar advocate increase into law — but lawyers say it’s not enough
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed into law a raise for striking bar advocates, but movement leaders say it’s not enough.
Gov. Healey signs off on raise for criminal defense attorneys — but crisis continues
Despite Gov. Maura Healey signing off on a raise for criminal defense lawyers this week, courtrooms are still in crisis as ...
Governor Healey signs pay raise for bar advocates
It remains unclear if the $20 per hour raise, over the next two years, will end the lawyers ongoing work stoppage.
Gov. Maura Healey received written warning about surge of migrants in transition document
Gov. Charlie Baker’s administration offered a written warning to Gov. Maura Healey about a surge of migrants and dwindling state shelter capacity in November 2022, or months before she took ...
Mass. Gov. Healey approves pay raise for public defenders after more criminal cases dismissed
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has approved a $20 hourly pay raise for public defenders in an effort to end their ongoing ...
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As Boston colleges face cuts, Gov. Healey gives taxpayer-funded handouts
Massachusetts, launched a new initiative that would continue university research, funded by taxpayers, despite federal ...
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Healey seeks $400M to offset federal research cuts
Gov. Maura Healey wants to plug gaps in federal support for scientific and medical research with a proposal to create a new $400 million funding pool.
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Healey slams Texas GOP plans to redraw congressional districts
Gov. Maura Healey is siding with Texas Democrats who fled for Massachusetts and other blue states amid an escalating standoff over redrawn U.S. House maps sought by President ...