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Previously-Vocal Politicos Make Molehill Over Mountain
By: Brian Genest – Aug. 2021 The sound of silence is stunning. And very telling. From Swampscott and Shrewsbury to Beacon Hill and beyond, some previously-vocal politicos are suddenly biting…
Former Dept of Unemployment Employee Pleads Guilty to Fraud, Identity Theft Related to COVID-19
8-30-21 BOSTON – A former employee of the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) pleaded guilty today to fraud and identity theft charges arising from her claims for Pandemic Unemployment…
IN YOUR CORNER with SENATOR DIZOGLIO ~ Reducing the Property Tax Burden on Seniors
Aug, 2021 Hello Valley Patriot Readers, As a member of the Legislature’s Elder Affairs Committee, one of my top focuses this session is assessing bills filed that impact our older…
Pearlstein Ignored Leadership Failures and Faulty Government Systems in Holyoke Nursing Home Tragedy
By: Linda Dean Campbell – Aug. 2021 In May, a special committee formed by the Massachusetts Legislature released the report on its investigation of the COVID-19 outbreak at the Holyoke…
Support for Our Community The House Budget
By: State Rep. Linda Campbell We are very fortunate to have a strong and experienced team of legislators in the Merrimack Valley House delegation. With the support of my colleagues,…
Let’s Stop Judges from Granting Immunity to Attorneys Who Commit Wrongdoing in Court
By: Gracemarie Tomaselli and Joyce Tomaselli Contact your Senators and Representatives to support Senate Bill S.1017 “An Act to strengthen rules governing attorney conduct; penalties for misconduct.” We filed this…
Northern Essex Community College Failed to Address Recommendations to Improve Tracking of Property, Audit Finds
BOSTON – In an audit released today, the Office of State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump (OSA) found Northern Essex Community College (NECC) has failed to take steps previously recommended by the…
Governor Baker Scapegoats Hero Marine – Protects Political Insiders
How Rich People of Privilege Set Up a Hero Marine From Lawrence By: Tom Duggan – June, 2021 Veterans and politicians in Massachusetts are demanding answers and an apology for…
Disabled Persons Protection Commission is Not Effectively Administering Investigations of Alleged Abuse, Audit Shows
Commission has not effectively addressed recommendations from previous audit BOSTON – In an audit released today, the Office of State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump (OSA) showed the Disabled Persons Protection…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR ~ LETTER: It’s Time to Start Listening to Each Other
To the Editor: As a conservative in Massachusetts and one of the few Republicans on Beacon Hill I know how hard it can be to get a fair hearing or…
Senator DiZoglio Calls for Full Senate Investigation into The Scapegoating of Francisco Urena After the Deaths of 77 Veterans in the Holyoke Old Soldiers Home
“The Governor “forgot” who he hired (Walsh) and a head had to roll, so he sent the Lawrence kid packing. Our purple Heart veteran Francisco Urena should certainly receive a…
Some Legislation I Am Filing This Session
By: State Rep. Linda Dean Campbell – May, 2021 The Massachusetts House of Representatives is in high gear working on newly filed legislation and passing a state budget. I have…
Former Andover IRS Employee Sentenced for Filing Hundreds of False Tax Returns
BOSTON – A former employee of the IRS Service Center in Andover was sentenced today for aiding and assisting in the preparation and filing of over 400 false tax returns…
MA Lottery Processes First Remote Ticket Cashing Transaction in Mobile App
Function will provide multiple benefits to customers as well as the environment DORCHESTER, MA (May 5, 2021) – The Massachusetts State Lottery has successfully processed its first remote ticket cashing…
Rich Cowan Questions Everything Except His Own Qualifications
By: Brian Genest – April, 2021 Can someone explain how Rich Cowan is qualified to serve as chairman of the Dracut Finance Committee? Rich Cowan provided zero answers when I…
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