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Despite its liberal reputation, this state has a weak track record when it comes to putting women in the top jobs in government. There are, of course, exceptions to this rule. Niki Tsongas currently serves as the U.S. representative from the 5th...
(Fred Thys/WBUR) BOSTON — Democrats enjoy a home-field advantage in Massachusetts: they outnumber Republicans 3-1. Despite that advantage, Republican Scott Brown was able to defeat Democrat Martha Coakley in the special Senate election in 2010. Now...
We believe the stakes could not be higher at this stage of the game
On Thursday, Attorney General Coakley co-led a National Press Club event debating the constitutionality of the ACA. She and Virginia Attorney General Kenneth Cuccinelli, an ardent ACA opponent, argued over several facets of the Supreme Court case,...
Quality in health care is important, but is often defined by word of mouth. The doctors and hospitals with the best reputation generally have the most loyalty from prospective patients and the most clout in the marketplace. The Massachusetts attorney...
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac agree to begin modifying loans for borrowers victimized by fraud, an untold number of Massachusetts homeowners could be left without any relief. BOSTON - The ink is not yet dry on a $25 billion national foreclosure settlement...
Our suit alleges that the banks have charted a destructive path by cutting corners and rushing to foreclose on homeowners without following the rule of law ... Our action today seeks real accountability for the banks illegal behavior and real relief for homeowners.
(Legal Newsline) - Two state attorneys general squared off Thursday in a discussion about the constitutionality of President Barack Obama's health care law. Massachusetts' Martha Coakley and Virginia's Ken Cuccinelli led the National Press Club's...
(Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced last Friday that nearly $5 million in restitution and penalties was recovered for labor and wage violations in the state in 2011. The penalty and restitution payments resulted...
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We believe the stakes could not be higher at this stage of the game
Our suit alleges that the banks have charted a destructive path by cutting corners and rushing to foreclose on homeowners without following the rule of law ... Our action today seeks real accountability for the banks illegal behavior and real relief for homeowners.
We have focused on the very people who have been victimized the most ... What the bill does is change the lens around on that. That's why implementing this is going to be difficult. I think we can do it. It's a real change in the way we've approached it.
Hiring qualified individuals with independence, experience and integrity will be critical to the success of the new gaming commission
The securitization of subprime loans by investment banks is a major cause of the economic crisis ... The only way we are going to return to a healthy economy is to hold these banks accountable in order to achieve real relief for homeowners.
Today is a another step toward ensuring equal protections for all citizens and eradicating discrimination in our Commonwealth
Solid waste must be disposed of at an authorized facility in protection of public health and adherence to environmental regulations ... We allege that although the defendant was hired and instructed to properly dispose of waste materials, he transported and dumped the material at an unsanctioned site.
Our office worked with the administration in an effort to appoint a temporary receiver with the goal of preventing the further abuse of taxpayer funds
The growth of abandoned properties and the skyrocketing value of metals have undermined public safety in our communities ... Lack of proper registration and oversight has made it too easy for thieves to strip out the copper and other metals, realizing profits from the vandalization of property and even ...
The purpose of these new regulations is to promote greater participation in government, while upholding the main purpose of the Open Meeting Law - transparency ... While in certain extenuating circumstances members of public bodies are permitted to participate remotely, we encourage physical attendance ...
In short, we have found a number of benefits — including increased energy-efficiency programs that lead to savings for many consumers ... But we also have found that the (law's) programs have escalating costs that will cause an increase in electricity rates.
We allege that these defendants undermined the integrity of the bidding process by scheming to illegally award contracts based on their own financial interests
