The Massachusetts State Police said it adopted new training and policies on covert audio recordings once illegal recordings were uncovered in 2022, leading to new trials for a slew of Worcester County drug convictions.
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Massachusetts truck safety regulations spur division in wake of Cambridge cyclist deaths
All state-contracted trucks must be equipped with side guards, improved mirrors and backup cameras by January 2025. The Massachusetts Municipal Association says the order is an “unreasonable ask.”
Fleeing Massachusetts taxpayers cost state $3.9B in 2022 income, IRS data show
Taxpayers fleeing Massachusetts cost the state roughly $3.9 billion in 2022, placing it fifth in the country for loss of “adjusted gross income” due to domestic migration, behind just California, New York, Illinois, and New Jersey.
Massachusetts Congressman Seth Moulton has ‘grave concerns’ about Biden’s ability to defeat Trump
U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton said he has “grave concerns” with President Joe Biden’s ability to defeat former President Donald Trump in November.
Massachusetts emergency shelter spending topped $700M last month, report says
Massachusetts spending on the emergency shelter system housing migrant families and local residents surpassed $700 million last month, according to a report released Monday by Gov. Maura Healey’s administration.
Mass. State Police may face ‘additional scrutiny’ after conduct in Karen Read murder case, colonel says
Top brass at the Massachusetts State Police made clear Tuesday they expect to face “additional scrutiny” as a result of damaging remarks made by the lead detective who oversaw the investigation into allegations that Karen Read murdered her Boston cop boyfriend.
