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AG Healey Raises Concerns About Federal Bill That Would Weaken Data Breach Protections for Massachusetts Residents

3/19/2015 Office of the Attorney General

AG’s Office Provides Testimony on Capitol Hill about Proposed Legislation Seeking to Establish Inadequate National Standard for Data Breach Notifications

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AG Healey, Mayor Walsh Urge Senate to Stop Playing Politics, Act on Bill to Help Human Trafficking Victims

3/19/2015 Office of the Attorney General

Bill Currently Being Stalled By Attachment of Anti-Abortion Hyde Amendment

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AG Healey Issues Updated Open Meeting Law Guide as Part of "Sunshine Week"

3/18/2015 Office of the Attorney General

Guide Aims to Better Inform Public and Government Officials about Open Meeting Law

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AG Healey Supports U.S. Senate Bill That Protects State Against Toxic Chemicals

3/17/2015 Office of the Attorney General

Applauds Legislation Introduced by Senators Edward Markey and Barbara Boxer; Opposes Separate Bill that Strips State Authority to Protect Against Toxic Chemicals

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AG Healey Joined by Rep. Jeffrey Sanchez and Sen. Harriette Chandler to Announce Proposed Regulations to Limit Sale of E-Cigarettes

3/17/2015 Office of the Attorney General

Regulations Will Prohibit Sales to Minors and Require Child-Resistant Packaging for E-liquids and Gels

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AG Healey Urges Adoption of Greater Protections for Homeowners Who Acquire Property Following Divorce or Death

3/16/2015 Office of the Attorney General

Supports Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Amendments to Prevent Unnecessary Foreclosures; Recommends Additional Protections

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Quincy Man Pleads Guilty in Connection with Fraudulently Collecting More Than $28,000 in Benefits While Working

3/13/2015 Office of the Attorney General

Defendant Worked Under a False Identity While Collecting Benefits

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AG Healey Urges Court to Lift Injunction Blocking President’s Executive Orders on Immigration

3/13/2015 Office of the Attorney General

Multi-State Amicus Brief Urges Court to Lift Preliminary Injunction; Argues that Reforms Serve the Public’s Interest

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AG’s Office Sues Directors of Lynn Community Access and Media for Misappropriation of Charitable Funds

3/13/2015 Office of the Attorney General

AG’s Action Seeks to Recover Misappropriated Funds for the Charity

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Methuen Disposal Company and Owner Arraigned in Connection with Failing to Pay into the Unemployment Trust Fund

3/13/2015 Office of the Attorney General

Business Failed to Pay More Than $184,000 in Tax Contributions

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AG Healey Appoints New Leaders to Focus on Top Priorities

3/12/2015 Office of the Attorney General

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AG Healey Gives Keynote Address at Northeast Energy and Commerce Association 12th Annual Conference

3/12/2015 Office of the Attorney General

Highlights Clean and Renewable Energy as Key Factors in Economic Growth and Environmental Health; Formally Introduces New Bureau of Energy and Environment

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Dorchester Man and Woman Charged in Connection with Heroin Trafficking, Conspiracy to Distribute Heroin

3/12/2015 Office of the Attorney General

Man Also Charged with Falsification of a License

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AG Healey Urges Supreme Court to Uphold the Right to Marry Nationwide

3/06/2015 Office of the Attorney General

AG Leads Filing of Multistate Brief Arguing that Laws Barring Same-Sex Couples from Marrying are Unconstitutional; Inspired by Testimonials of Those Who Say Bans Hurt Families