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News Tipoffs - Massachusetts Editors Newsletter for Saturday March 01, 2025 ( 24 items )  

AG Campbell Calls On Court To Keep Labor Board Functioning
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 28 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Calls On Court To Keep Labor Board Functioning BOSTON -- The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office (AGO) today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia supporting Gwynne Wilcox, a member of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), in her lawsuit against President Donald   more

AG Coalition Files Second Motion To Enforce Court Order Preventing Trump Administration From Unlawfully Withholding Essential Federal Funding
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 28 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Coalition Files Second Motion To Enforce Court Order Preventing Trump Administration From Unlawfully Withholding Essential Federal Funding BOSTON -- A coalition of 23 attorneys general today filed a second motion for enforcement in their ongoing lawsuit against the Trump Administration's illegal and destructive freeze of federal funding. Although the AGs' lawsuit   more

Attorney General Bonta Files Second Motion to Enforce Against Trump Administration Amid Ongoing Disruptions to Certain FEMA Funding
SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 28 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Files Second Motion to Enforce Against Trump Administration Amid Ongoing Disruptions to Certain FEMA Funding OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, leading a coalition of 23 states, asked the District Court for the District of Rhode Island to enforce its temporary restraining order (TRO) stopping the Trump Administration from implementing its  more

Attorney General James Takes Action to Protect American Workers
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 28 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Takes Action to Protect American Workers February 28, 2025 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 19 other attorneys general today urged the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to reinstate Gwynne Wilcox, a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) member, who was dismissed by President Trump. In an amicus brief filed in  more

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin Takes Action to Enforce Court Order Stopping Trump Administration's Illegal Funding Freeze
TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 28 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin Takes Action to Enforce Court Order Stopping Trump Administration's Illegal Funding Freeze For Immediate Release: February 28, 2025 Office of the Attorney General - Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney General Second Motion to Enforce TRENTON - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today joined a coalition of 22 other attorneys general in   more

Attorney General Mayes Takes Action to Enforce Court Order Stopping Trump Administration's Illegal Funding Freeze
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 28 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mayes Takes Action to Enforce Court Order Stopping Trump Administration's Illegal Funding Freeze PHOENIX - Attorney General Mayes today joined a coalition of 22 other attorneys general in filing a second motion for enforcement in their ongoing lawsuit against the Trump administration's illegal and destructive freeze of federal funding. Despite multiple court orders, the a  more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON COURT TO KEEP LABOR BOARD FUNCTIONING
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 28 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON COURT TO KEEP LABOR BOARD FUNCTIONING Attorneys General Argue the Unlawful Dismissal of NLRB Board Member Undermines the Enforcement of Labor Laws Across the Country Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 20 attorneys general, today filed an amicus brief in support of a challenge to President Donald Trump's unlawful attempt t  more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL TAKES ACTION TO REQUIRE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO RELEASE CRITICAL EMERGENCY FUNDING
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 28 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL TAKES ACTION TO REQUIRE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO RELEASE CRITICAL EMERGENCY FUNDING Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today led a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing a motion for enforcement in their ongoing lawsuit against the Trump administration's illegal and destructive freeze of federal funding. Despite multiple court orders, the administration h  more

Attorney General Tong Takes Action to Enforce Court Order Stopping Trump Administration's Illegal Funding Freeze
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Feb. 28 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Takes Action to Enforce Court Order Stopping Trump Administration's Illegal Funding Freeze (Hartford, CT) -- Attorney General William Tong this evening joined a coalition of 22 other attorneys general in filing a second motion for enforcement in their ongoing lawsuit against the Trump administration's illegal and destructive freeze of federal funding. Desp  more

Contracts for Feb. 27, 2025
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for Feb. 27, 2025 AIR FORCE Tyonek Technical Services LLC, Madison, Alabama, was awarded a $98,115,620 firm-fixed-price level of effort contract for cyber operations formal training support. This contract provides for subject matter expertise and other essential capabilities to augment and support the mission of 39th Information Operations Squadron. Work will be performed at Hurlburt Field, Flor  more

Contracts for Feb. 28, 2025
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for Feb. 28, 2025 NAVY Corvid Technologies LLC,* Mooresville, North Carolina, is awarded a $268,443,030 firm-fixed-price contract for the design, manufacture, and delivery of short/medium range sub-orbital vehicles configurations, including provision of ground test hardware, special test equipment, materials and required engineering support and launch support services. This contract includes opt  more

Governor Healey Signs Supplemental Budget to Reduce Cost of State's Family Shelter System, Make it Safer for Shelter Residents and Communities
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 28 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Healey Signs Supplemental Budget to Reduce Cost of State's Family Shelter System, Make it Safer for Shelter Residents and Communities Boston -- Governor Maura Healey today signed a supplemental budget that includes her proposals to reduce the taxpayer cost of the state's Emergency Assistance family shelter system and additional changes to make it safer for shelter residents   more

HAWAII A.G. ANNE LOPEZ CALLS ON COURT TO KEEP NATIONAL LABOR BOARD FUNCTIONING
HONOLULU, Hawaii, March 1 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following news release on Feb. 28, 2025: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL ANNE LOPEZ CALLS ON COURT TO KEEP NATIONAL LABOR BOARD FUNCTIONING HONOLULU - Today, Attorney General Anne Lopez joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in Wilcox v. Trump in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia supporting Gwynne Wilcox, a member of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), in her lawsuit ag  more

Hawaii A.G. Lopez Joins Motion for Enforcement of Court Order Stopping Trump Administration's Federal Funding Freeze
HONOLULU, Hawaii, March 1 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL ANNE LOPEZ JOINS MOTION FOR ENFORCEMENT OF COURT ORDER STOPPING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S FEDERAL FUNDING FREEZE HONOLULU - Attorney General Anne Lopez today joined a coalition of 22 other attorneys general in filing a second motion for enforcement in its ongoing lawsuit against the Trump administration's illegal and destructive freeze of federal funding. Despite multiple  more

Labor Department Issues Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims for Week Ending Feb. 22, 2025
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following weekly report entitled "Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims" for week ending Feb. 22, 2025. * * * SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending February 22, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 242,000, an increase of 22,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 1,000 from 219,000 to 220,000. The 4-week moving average was 224,000, an increase of 8,500   more

Md. A.G. Brown Calls on Court to Keep Labor Board Functioning
BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 1 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Calls on Court to Keep Labor Board Functioning 20 Attorneys General Argue Unlawful Dismissal of NLRB Board Member Undermines the Functioning of the NLRB and Enforcement of Labor Laws Across America BALTIMORE, MD (February 28, 2025) - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in Wilcox v. T  more

Md. A.G. Brown Takes Action to Enforce Court Order Stopping Trump Administration's Illegal Funding Freeze
BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 1 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Takes Action to Enforce Court Order Stopping Trump Administration's Illegal Funding Freeze BALTIMORE, MD (February 28, 2025) - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 22 other attorneys general in filing a second motion for enforcement in their ongoing lawsuit against the Trump administration's illegal and destructive freeze of federa  more

New Forever stamps capture the beauty of the Appalachian Trail
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The U.S. Postal Service issued the following news release: * * * New Forever stamps capture the beauty of the Appalachian Trail Feb. 28, 2025 # New Forever Stamps Capture the Beauty of the Appalachian Trail It Spans 14 States and Nearly 2,200 Miles DAWSONVILLE, Ga. -- A first-day-of-issue dedication ceremony for the Appalachian Trail Forever stamps was held today at Amicalola Falls State Park. The stunning images will bring a touch of the outdoors to First-Class M  more

NUWC Division Newport will co-host New Bedford Whaling Museum's Navy Day on March 22
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * NUWC Division Newport will co-host New Bedford Whaling Museum's Navy Day on March 22 NEWPORT, R.I. - The 2025 edition of Navy Day at the New Bedford Whaling Museum, hosted in conjunction with the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport, will be held March 22, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the museum located at 18 Johnny Cake Hill in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The museum will be open from 9 a.m.  more

Ore. A.G. Rayfield Calls Dismissal of Labor Board Member an Attack on Workers' Rights
SALEM, Oregon, March 1 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release on Feb. 28, 2025: * * * Attorney General Dan Rayfield Calls Dismissal of Labor Board Member an Attack on Workers' Rights Coalition of 20 attorneys general supporting lawsuit against President Trump Today, Attorney General Dan Rayfield along with a coalition of 20 attorneys general filed an amicus brief in Wilcox v. Trump in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia supporting Gwynne Wi  more

Ore. A.G. Rayfield Takes Action to Enforce Court Order Stopping Trump Administration's Illegal Funding Freeze
SALEM, Oregon, March 1 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release on Feb. 28, 2025: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Takes Action to Enforce Court Order Stopping Trump Administration's Illegal Funding Freeze Attorney General Dan Rayfield today along with a coalition of 22 other attorneys general filed a second motion for enforcement in their ongoing lawsuit against the Trump administration's illegal and destructive freeze of federal funding. Despite multiple cour  more

R.I. A.G. Neronha Co-leads Coalition in Taking Further Action to Enforce Court Order Stopping Trump Administration's Illegal Funding Freeze
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 1 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on Feb. 28, 2025: * * * Attorney General Neronha co-leads coalition in taking further action to enforce court order stopping Trump Administration's illegal funding freeze Attorney General Neronha today co-led a coalition of 22 other attorneys general in filing a second motion for enforcement in their ongoing lawsuit against the Trump administration's illegal and destructive fr  more

Wis. A.G. Kaul Calls on Court to Keep Labor Board Functioning
MADISON, Wisconsin, March 1 -- Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul issued the following news release on Feb. 28, 2025: * * * AG Kaul Calls on Court to Keep Labor Board Functioning Coalition of 20 attorneys general argues the unlawful dismissal of NLRB board member undermines the functioning of the NLRB and the enforcement of labor laws across America MADISON, Wis. - Today, Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in Wilcox v. Trump in t  more

Wis. A.G. Kaul Takes Action to Enforce Court Order Stopping Trump Administration's Illegal Funding Freeze
MADISON, Wisconsin, March 1 -- Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul issued the following news release on Feb. 28, 2025: * * * AG Kaul Takes Action to Enforce Court Order Stopping Trump Administration's Illegal Funding Freeze MADISON, Wis. - Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a coalition of 22 other attorneys general in filing a second motion for enforcement in their ongoing lawsuit against the Trump administration's illegal and destructive freeze of federal funding. Despite multiple cour  more