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News Tipoffs - Massachusetts Editors Newsletter for Wednesday March 19, 2025 ( 11 items )  

AG Nessel Joins Coalition to Support FCC's One-to-One Consent Rule to Combat Illegal Robocalls
LANSING, Michigan, March 18 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Joins Coalition to Support FCC's One-to-One Consent Rule to Combat Illegal Robocalls LANSING - Yesterday, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 28 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief (PDF) in support of the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) One-to-One Consent Rule. The coalition argues the rule is a critical measure designed to curb the   more

Attorney General James Takes Action to Protect New Yorkers from Robocalls
ALBANY, New York, March 18 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Takes Action to Protect New Yorkers from Robocalls March 18, 2025 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James took action to protect New Yorkers from unwanted robocalls. Together with a bipartisan coalition of 27 other attorneys general, Attorney General James filed an amicus brief to support and defend a rule by the Federal Communications Commission (  more

Attorney General Mayes Joins Multistate Coalition Backing FCC Rule that Protects Consumers from Robocalls
PHOENIX, Arizona, March 18 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mayes Joins Multistate Coalition Backing FCC Rule that Protects Consumers from Robocalls PHOENIX - Yesterday, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes joined a coalition of 28 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of the Federal Communications Commissions' (FCC) One-to-One Consent Rule. The coalition argues the rule is a critical measure designed to curb the   more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO OPPOSE CHANGES TO PASSPORT APPLICATION PROCESS THAT HARM TRANSGENDER AND NONBINARY INDIVIDUALS
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 17 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO OPPOSE CHANGES TO PASSPORT APPLICATION PROCESS THAT HARM TRANSGENDER AND NONBINARY INDIVIDUALS Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 12 attorneys general, today submitted a comment letter to the U.S. Department of State opposing proposed changes to the passport application process that would prevent trans  more

Attorney General Tong Opposes Changes to New Passport Application Rule Harming Transgender People
HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 18 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Opposes Changes to New Passport Application Rule Harming Transgender People # Proposed Changes Conflict with State Laws, Create Confusion, Increase Costs, and Harm Transgender Americans (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter to the U.S. Department of State opposing p  more

Governor Healey Promotes Culvert Upgrades, Rural Roads and Bridges Funding in Berkshires
BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 18 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Healey Promotes Culvert Upgrades, Rural Roads and Bridges Funding in Berkshires Lenox -- Today, Governor Maura Healey, Transportation Secretary Monica Tibbits-Nutt, Energy & Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper and Highway Administrator Jonathon Gulliver visited Lenox and Becket to promote Governor Healey's proposal to upgrade culverts and rural roads and bridges   more

Governor Healey, Mass Cultural Council Open Applications for Massachusetts' First Poet Laureate
BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 18 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Healey, Mass Cultural Council Open Applications for Massachusetts' First Poet Laureate Boston -- Governor Maura Healey, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, Mass Cultural Council and Mass Humanities today announced that Massachusetts is now accepting applications to fill the role of Poet Laureate of Massachusetts. In February, the Governor - surrounded by poets and cultural   more

Healey-Driscoll Administration Hosts Governor's Conference on Travel & Tourism in Springfield
BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 18 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Healey-Driscoll Administration Hosts Governor's Conference on Travel & Tourism in Springfield Springfield -- The 2025 Massachusetts Governor's Conference on Travel & Tourism officially kicked off today at the MassMutual Center in Springfield. This annual event brings together industry leaders, tourism professionals, and state officials to celebrate the success of Massachusetts's tou  more

ICE Boston arrests illegal Guatemalan alien charged with sex crimes against Massachusetts minor
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE Boston arrests illegal Guatemalan alien charged with sex crimes against Massachusetts minor BRIGHTON, Mass. -- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement apprehended Sostenes Perez-Lopez, 59, an illegal Guatemalan alien charged with two counts of indecent assault and battery on a child in Brighton, Feb. 18. "Sostenes Perez-Lopez stands accused of   more

Revolutionizing Education at New Hampshire's First Day of AI Education Summit
CONCORD, New Hampshire, March 19 -- The New Hampshire Department of Education issued the following news release on March 18, 2025: * * * Revolutionizing education at New Hampshire's first Day of AI Education Summit CONCORD, NH -- On Tuesday, school leaders from across the state participated in a day-long summit featuring education workshops on AI. About 100 participants attended New Hampshire's Day of AI Education Summit at NHTI in Concord, eager to learn how AI can innovate education. "The  more

White House: President Trump Is Delivering Needed Economic Relief
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * President Trump Is Delivering Needed Economic Relief Americans are continuing to see the benefits as the economic agenda of President Donald J. Trump and his administration comes into focus. After years of soaring prices and economic pain, the Trump Administration's focus on cutting regulations and unleashing American energy is leading to stability for Americans' bottom lines. EGGS: The average wholesale price of eggs   more