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- Massachusetts 911 Call Outage https://www.mass.gov/news/massachusetts-state-911-department-determined-firewall-caused-statewide-911-disruption 2 comments
- 2017 Tax Software Developer's Guides and Test Cases https://www.mass.gov/lists/2017-tax-software-developers-guides-and-test-cases 40 comments
- Uber allowed to continue operating in Boston http://www.mass.gov/hed/undersecretary-barbara-anthony-statement-on-uber-technologies.pdf 23 comments
- AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration For Defunding Medical And Public Health Innovation Research https://www.mass.gov/news/ag-campbell-sues-trump-administration-for-defunding-medical-and-public-health-innovation-research 4 comments politics
- My wife and I want to apply for a USDA Direct Loan.We just had a baby and are currently on Paid Family and Medical Leave. Can we not apply until we go back to work with normal pay stubs https://www.mass.gov/info-details/paid-family-and-medical-leave-pfml-overview-and-benefits 2 comments personalfinance
- Governor Healey Launches Free Community College for Massachusetts Residents 25+, Delivers $100,000 to Each Community College for Implementation: MassReconnect Will Help Meet Workforce Needs, Address Economic Skills Gap, and Offer Transformative Chance at Degree for Massachusetts Adults https://www.mass.gov/news/governor-healey-launches-free-community-college-for-massachusetts-residents-25-delivers-100000-to-each-community-college-for-implementation 23 comments politics
- Is card fee anyway possible in Massachusetts? Trying to understand when it is allowed for small businesses. Thank you! https://www.mass.gov/opinion/opinion-21-005-convenience-fee 3 comments law
- Property Exemption Form Massachusetts https://www.mass.gov/doc/form-96-4/download 2 comments tax
- Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave contributions https://www.mass.gov/doc/2020-form-1-instructions/download 3 comments tax
- Challenge: Try to convert this PDF file into DOCX https://www.mass.gov/doc/court-activity-record-information-and-warrant-management-system-release-request-form-cjp-34/download 5 comments techsupport
- Veteran's Bonus - Sharing for those who may need extra funds during these times - Massachusetts only https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-a-welcome-home-veterans-bonus 13 comments army
- Received a 1099K from Paypal generated from Ebay sales from a hobby. Not sure how to report. https://www.mass.gov/service-details/frequently-asked-questions-about-1099-k-notices-from-third-party-sellers 10 comments tax
- New Benzodiazepine Law Passes in Mass. Prescribers must now check the state database every time they write a script. This is a first, and a good start IMO. https://www.mass.gov/new-mandate-notice/pmp-utilization-for-benzodiazepines 5 comments worldnews
- Massachusetts SJC to vacate thousands more drug convictions in 3rd decision addressing the Amherst drug lab scandal; seeks amendments to Mass. rules of criminal procedure “to better define the prosecutor's absolute duty to disclose exculpatory evidence in a timely manner.” https://www.mass.gov/files/documents/2018/10/11/12471.pdf 4 comments law
- United States District Court, District of Massachusetts: David Seth Worman, Anthony Linden, Jason William Sawyer, Paul Nelson Chamberlain, Gun Owners' Action League, Inc., On Target Training, Inc., and Overwatch Outpost v. Maura Healey, in her official capacity as Attorney General of Massachusetts https://www.mass.gov/files/documents/2018/04/06/worman%20dismissal-sj%20ruling%204-6-18.pdf 9 comments politics
- Federal District court Rules: “The AR-15 and its analogs, along with high capacity magazines, are simply not weapons within the original meaning of the individual constitutional right to ‘bear Arms.” https://www.mass.gov/files/documents/2018/04/06/worman%20dismissal-sj%20ruling%204-6-18.pdf 3109 comments politics
- Top Massachusetts court rules police cannot detain illegal immigrants solely for purposes of holding for ICE http://www.mass.gov/courts/docs/sjc/reporter-of-decisions/new-opinions/12276.pdf 6 comments politics
- MA SJC conclusively determines that swallowing a plastic bag of heroin in front of police is not covered by statute prohibiting "misleading" an officer: "The officers knew exactly where to find the plastic bag if they were so inclined." (pdf opinion) http://www.mass.gov/courts/docs/sjc/reporter-of-decisions/new-opinions/12187.pdf 3 comments law
- MA SJC vacates conviction due to "negative profiling" testimony; officer testified that the defendant did not look like a crack addict, in order to support possesssion with intent to distribute charge (pdf opinion) http://www.mass.gov/courts/docs/sjc/reporter-of-decisions/new-opinions/12068.pdf 4 comments law
- MA SJC holds that a "deputy sheriff" is not a "police officer" within the meaning of statute criminalizing false reports to police officers (pdf opinion) http://www.mass.gov/courts/docs/sjc/reporter-of-decisions/new-opinions/12078.pdf 18 comments law
- Massachusetts: AG Healey Announces New Hotline to Report Incidents of Bias-Motivated Threats, Harassment, and Violence http://www.mass.gov/ago/news-and-updates/press-releases/2016/2016-11-14-hotline-to-report-bias-motivated-threats-harassment-violence.html 3 comments politics
- MA SJC holds that flight from police, without individualized suspicion of criminal activity, is "insufficient to support reasonable suspicion"; directs judges to consider racial profiling in weighing flight as a factor in reasonable suspicion calculus (pdf opinion) http://www.mass.gov/courts/docs/sjc/reporter-of-decisions/new-opinions/11956.pdf 54 comments law
- MA high court establishes bright-line rule for obtaining cellular site location information (CSLI) - if the government requests CSLI covering a period of more than 6 hours, it must get a warrant (pdf opinion) http://www.mass.gov/courts/docs/sjc/reporter-of-decisions/new-opinions/11833.pdf 5 comments law
- MA high court rejects another marijuana odor argument - "[W]e are disinclined to extend the rule that allows vehicle stops based on reasonable suspicion of a civil motor vehicle offense to stops to enforce the civil penalty for possession of one ounce or less of marijuana." (pdf opinion) http://www.mass.gov/courts/docs/sjc/reporter-of-decisions/new-opinions/11814.pdf 7 comments law
- MA Supreme Judicial Court reverses conviction, suppresses statements made in custody - the interrogation, "rife with threats to the defendant's ability to maintain contact with his infant daughter, properly may be characterized as psychologically coercive." (pdf opinion) http://www.mass.gov/courts/docs/sjc/reporter-of-decisions/new-opinions/11813.pdf 6 comments law
- Massachusetts Open Meeting Law Guide http://www.mass.gov/ago/government-resources/open-meeting-law/attorney-generals-open-meeting-law-guide.html 5 comments politics
- Traditional IRA Contributions Non-Deductible for MA State Income Tax - Still worth it? http://www.mass.gov/dor/individuals/filing-and-payment-information/guide-to-personal-income-tax/massachusetts-income/pensions-non-government.html#vs 11 comments personalfinance
- [Taxes] 60% Disabled Vet (MA). Is there anything else I should be doing? http://www.mass.gov/dor/businesses/help-and-resources/legal-library/regulations/62-00-income-tax/830-cmr-6231-rent-deduction.html 4 comments personalfinance
- Trying to understand waiver of state tax penalty http://www.mass.gov/dor/individuals/filing-and-payment-information/guide-to-personal-income-tax/payments-and-withholding/underpayment-of-estimated-tax.html#exceptions 6 comments tax
- Massachusetts not allowed to set up IRA account if unemployed for entire year?? http://www.mass.gov/dor/individuals/filing-and-payment-information/guide-to-personal-income-tax/massachusetts-income/pensions-non-government.html#IRA 9 comments personalfinance
- Guaranteeing a basic level of coverage for everyone is the first step towards fixing our broken health care system and promoting a healthier population. We have seen in Massachusetts how well it works and how important it is. http://www.mass.gov/governor/pressoffice/pressreleases/2013/letter-from-governor-patrick-on-the-affordable-care-act.html 8 comments politics
- How valid is the concern over arsenic in pressure-treated lumber? http://www.mass.gov/dep/toxics/ptwoodqa.htm 4 comments askscience
- I have jury duty but the URL to register appears to be a time portal to 1995... http://www.mass.gov/courts/jury/index2.htm 115 comments technology
- Billions of dollars are spent to track down marijuana plants being grown outdoors, is that the best way to protect the environment from contaminants? http://www.mass.gov/?pageid=eoeeaterminal&l=4&l0=home&l1=land+use,+habitats+%26+wildlife&l2=natural+resource+damages+assessment+and+restoration+(nrd)&l3=massachusetts+nrd+case+settlements&sid=eoeea&b=terminalcontent&f=eea_nrd_case_nyanza&csid=eoeea 3 comments reddit.com
- Massachusetts Bill would seek to Ban Circumcision , even for Jews and Muslims, as it is a form of genital mutilation on persons under the age of 18. http://www.mass.gov/legis/bills/senate/186/st01/st01777.htm 2263 comments politics
- It's not OK to say God is dead: Blasphemy still illegal in Massachusetts http://www.mass.gov/legis/laws/mgl/272-36.htm 26 comments reddit.com
- Atheist in Massachusetts? Enjoy your prison time. http://www.mass.gov/legis/laws/mgl/272-36.htm 191 comments politics
- MA state senate considering restricting circumcision on minors (only allowed when medically necessary, no exemption for culture/religion) http://www.mass.gov/legis/bills/senate/185/st00/st00966.htm 2 comments reddit.com