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News Tipoffs - Massachusetts Editors Newsletter for Tuesday March 11, 2025 ( 9 items )  

Governor Healey Denounces President Trump's Decision to Cut $12 Million in Federal Funding to Feed Children, Support Local Farmers in Massachusetts
BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 10 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Healey Denounces President Trump's Decision to Cut $12 Million in Federal Funding to Feed Children, Support Local Farmers in Massachusetts Boston -- Governor Maura Healey is criticizing the Trump Administration for cancelling more than $12 million in federal funding to provide local, healthy food to child care programs and schools in Massachusetts. On Friday night, the Mass  more

Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Energy Affordability Agenda to Deliver $220 Million in Immediate Relief, Save $5.8 Billion over 5 Years
BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 10 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Energy Affordability Agenda to Deliver $220 Million in Immediate Relief, Save $5.8 Billion over 5 Years Lowell -- Today, the Healey-Driscoll Administration outlined its Energy Affordability Agenda to identify and advance actions to lower energy bills for Massachusetts residents by $220 million starting in April and save $5.8 billion for elect  more

ICYMI: Ten States Reach Goal to Put 3.3 Million Electric Vehicles on the Road by 2025
TRENTON, New Jersey, March 10 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Ten States Reach Goal to Put 3.3 Million Electric Vehicles on the Road by 2025 TRENTON - In a report released today, NESCAUM announced that an ambitious goal set in 2013 to advance electric vehicles (EVs) has just been achieved. In a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed by ten state governors, a collective target was set to put 3.3 million electric vehicles on their roads by 20  more

Mayor Adams Announces new Appointments to Rent Guidelines Board
NEW YORK, March 10 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams Announces new Appointments to Rent Guidelines Board March 10, 2025 Doug Apple to Serve as New Chair of Board, Reed Jordan and Alex Armlovich to Join as Members New Appointees Bring Decades of Experience Across Government, Nonprofit and Private Sector, Focused on Ensuring New York City Remains Affordable for Working-Class Families NEW YORK - New York City Mayor Eric Adams today appointed D  more

Nev. A.G. Ford Moves for Temporary Restraining Order to Stop Mass Firings and Seek Reinstatement of Federal Probationary Employees
CARSON CITY, Nevada, March 7 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Moves for Temporary Restraining Order to Stop Mass Firings and Seek Reinstatement of Federal Probationary Employees Las Vegas, NV -- Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford, alongside a coalition of 20 attorneys general, moved for a temporary restraining order for numerous federal agencies, asking that a federal court order them to cease the illegal mass la  more

Ore. A.G. Rayfield Issues Guidance For Schools On Diversity, Equity, Inclusion And Accessibility Initiatives
SALEM, Oregon, March 11 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Issues Guidance For Schools On Diversity, Equity, Inclusion And Accessibility Initiatives Attorney General Rayfield joined a coalition of 15 attorneys general in issuing guidance to help K-12 schools, colleges and universities understand the legality, viability and importance of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility policies and practices in education. T  more

Pa. A.G. Sunday Joins Coalition in Proposal to End Google's Search Engine Monopoly
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 11 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * AG Sunday Joins Coalition in Proposal to End Google's Search Engine Monopoly HARRISBURG -- Attorney General Dave Sunday has joined a bipartisan coalition of 38 state Attorneys General and the U.S. Justice Department in proposing a final package of resolutions to end Google's illegal monopoly over internet search engines and restore competition to the benefit of consumers nation  more

The Army at 250: Did you know the Army invented this?
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * The Army at 250: Did you know the Army invented this? WASHINGTON - You might be surprised by the number of things you use or rely on in work and play can be traced back to Army ingenuity or investment.  Check out this list to discover some of the many things created for or by the Army. Food preservation \- The Army is renowned for food pre  more

U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights Sends Letters to 60 Universities Under Investigation for Antisemitic Discrimination and Harassment
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release on March 10, 2025: * * * U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights Sends Letters to 60 Universities Under Investigation for Antisemitic Discrimination and Harassment Letters warn of potential enforcement actions if institutions do not fulfill their obligations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act to protect Jewish students on campus. WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Department of Education's  more