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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.
Healey approves raise for bar advocates, but work stoppage continues
Twenty-five more cases were dismissed Tuesday, while bar advocates said the 30 percent raise over two years is "ridiculous." ...
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 ...
‘You’re next’: In meeting with Gov. Healey, Texas lawmakers warn of Trump power grab on voting maps
"Not only does this have an impact on Congress, which impacts all of America, it also is something that you don’t want to see ...
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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.