5 arrested after gun, drug trafficking investigation between Vermont and Massachusetts

SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) – A lengthy gun and drug trafficking investigation by local and federal authorities has led to several arrests. Springfield Police spokesperson Ryan Walsh said that Springfield Police, along with the ATF, have been …

5 arrests in connection with Vermont-Massachusetts guns-for-drugs pipeline

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WCAX/WGGB/WSHM) - Homicide numbers in Vermont have risen in recent years to levels not seen since the late 1990s, and experts say much of the violence is fueled by a drugs-for-guns pipeline that leads to Massachusetts and other …

Massachusetts Tightens Healthcare Transaction Oversight, Focuses on Healthcare Investors

On Jan. 8, 2025, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healy signed “An Act Enhancing the Market Review Process” (the Act). The Act increases regulatory reporting obligations and oversight of healthcare transactions involving private equity sponsors, healthcare real …

2025 Massachusetts Pay Transparency Requirements

An Act Relative to Salary Range Transparency, which has multiple requirements for employers, is bringing significant changes to Massachusetts job markets. Larger employers have an upcoming reporting deadline on February 3, and starting this fall, employers …

Massachusetts would tax candy under new budget proposal

(WJAR) — A fix for your sweet tooth may be getting more expensive! Recently, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey released her massive $59.6 billion budget proposal, which would removes candy as an essential item. This means the state's sales tax of 6.25% …

Massachusetts man who allegedly crashed into Boston nursery school is suing state, police after he was exonerated of ...

The 53-year-old man facing drug and gun charges after allegedly crashing into a Dorchester nursery school was previously twice convicted of double murder before he was exonerated due to DNA evidence. Dorchester man Ronnie Qualls served 27 years in prison …

Massachusetts Expands Oversight of Private Equity Investment in Healthcare: Key Takeaways from House Bill 5159 Signed ...

On January 8, 2025, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed House Bill 5159 (“H.5159”) into law, marking a notable expansion of the regulation of private equity investments within the Massachusetts healthcare sector. The legislation, set to take effect …

The Status of New Tolls on Massachusetts Highways

Massachusetts drivers may have dodged a bullet for now as the 31-member task force appointed by Gov. Maura Healey last year to suggest new, long-term funding sources for transportation projects has punted it. You may recall Transportation Secretary Monica …

A Specific Deadline Is Approaching For Your Massachusetts Driver’s License

Back in 2024, I had to renew my license for the 2nd time before my birthday this year. Thankfully, I was able to process the transaction online since I didn't have any reason to visit the RMV in person as all my records are up to date. However, for …

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