Massachusetts

Romney Nominates Trio To District Court

Livingston, Nestor, Sullivan selected to fill slots in Salem, Somerville and Lawrence

January 18, 2005--Governor Mitt Romney today nominated D. Dunbar Livingston of Nahant, Matthew J. Nestor of Reading and Mark A. Sullivan of North Andover to fill Associate Justice positions in the state’s District Court.    » read more »

Massachusetts Attorney General Tom Reilly Announce $307k Agreement With General Motors, Isuzu To Resolve Alleged Clean Air Act Violations

January 14, 2005 -- BOSTON - National vehicle manufacturers General Motors Corporation and Isuzu Motors Limited, have agreed to pay $307,000 to resolve allegations that they delivered cars to Massachusetts in violation of the state’s Clean Air Act, Attorney General Tom Reilly and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Robert W. Golledge, Jr. announced today.    » read more »

Massachusetts Attorney General Reilly Sues Arlington Oil Company Accused Of Reneging On Price Promises Made To Consumers

January 13, 2005 -- BOSTON - The operator of an Arlington home heating oil company accused of entering into contracts with consumers offering capped prices for the entire winter season and then reneging on them, should make good on these written promises, according to a lawsuit filed today by Attorney General Tom Reilly.    » read more »

Massachusetts Attorney General Reilly Reaches $75,000 Settlement With Tufts Health Plan Relating To $1.30 Pharmacy Assessment

January 12, 2005 -- BOSTON -- Attorney General Tom Reilly has reached an agreement with Tufts Health Plan resolving allegations that it misled consumers in the collection of a $1.30 pharmacy assessment, violating state law and existing health plan contracts.    » read more »

Massachusetts Attorney General Tom Reilly Issues Advisory On Civil Rights Of Immigrant Workers

January 7, 2005 -- BOSTON - Attorney General Tom Reilly today issued an advisory to Massachusetts nursing home owners and operators identifying fair employment issues that may affect the rights of immigrant workers as well as outlining practical guidance for employers.    » read more »

Massachusetts Attorney General Tom Reilly Warns Consumers To Beware Of Bogus Government Grant Scams

January 7, 2005 --
BOSTON - Attorney General Tom Reilly issued a warning to Massachusetts consumers to beware of telephone solicitors who offer thousands of dollars in free “government grants” in exchange for a processing fee. The callers often identify themselves as representatives of the United States Government and guarantee consumers large government grants, many for thousands of dollars, but only if the consumer agrees to an automated debit or withdrawal of a processing fee from the consumer’s checking account. Typically the fee is for hundreds of dollars. Eventually, consumers who pay the fees receive only pamphlets and booklets that list government agencies and programs but do not receive any actual grant money.    » read more »

Governor Romney Signs Bill To Protect Elders And The Disabled

Law adds new crimes, boosts penalties for those found guilty of abuse

January 11, 2005 -- Governor Mitt Romney today signed into law a new measure that increases the criminal and civil penalties for those who abuse, neglect or exploit the elderly and disabled.    » read more »

Massachusetts Governor Romney Delivers 2005 State Of The Commonwealth Address

Focusing on education, calls for more accountability, help in troubled urban districts

January 13, 2005 -- Governor Mitt Romney, citing a turnaround in the state’s finances and major government reforms, declared in his 2005 State of the Commonwealth address that the state is “strong and growing stronger” and that “Massachusetts is back.”    » read more »