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Ex-State Senator Charged With 28 Counts Of Fraud: Feds Ex-State Senator Charged With 28 Counts Of Fraud: Feds
Ex-State Senator Charged With 28 Counts Of Fraud: Feds A former Republican state senator who represented Worcester and Middlesex counties was charged with illegally taking thousands in COVID relief money and concealing cash from the IRS, federal authorities said.  Dean Tran, 48, of Fitchburg, was indicted on 25 counts of wire fraud and three charges of filing false tax reports on Friday, Nov. 17, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. He pleaded not guilty to all of the charges.  Tran served in the Massachusetts Senate from 2017-2021.  Investigators said Tran collected $30,120 in unemployment benefits after being voted out of o…

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by Josh Lanier
Lifestyle
'Happy Hour Bill' Leaves Sour Taste For Mass Bars, But Patrons Say Cheers 'Happy Hour Bill' Leaves Sour Taste For Mass Bars, But Patrons Say Cheers
'Happy Hour Bill' Leaves Sour Taste For Mass Bars, But Patrons Say Cheers It's 5 o'clock somewhere, well, just not in Massachusetts, but that could change soon with legislation that would bring back happy hour. Though, not everyone is smiling.  The Massachusetts Senate last week approved an amendment to an economic development bill that could allow bars to sell cheaper drinks to thirsty patrons when they get off work, CBS Boston reported. The state killed happy hour in 1984 when legislators banned the practice after a spike in drunk driving car crashes.  Currently, bars and restaurants can't change the price of alcohol for promotional purposes…

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by Josh Lanier
Politics
Mass Senate Approves Bill Allowing Undocumented Immigrants To Get Driver's Licenses Mass Senate Approves Bill Allowing Undocumented Immigrants To Get Driver's Licenses
Mass Senate Approves Bill Allowing Undocumented Immigrants To Get Driver's Licenses The Massachusetts Senate has voted to override Governor Charlie Baker's veto on a bill that would allow undocumented immigrants to obtain driver's licenses, sources say.  The bill, known as the Work and Family Mobility Act, was passed by a 32-8 vote on Thursday, June 9; a day after it passed through the House. It will become law in July 2023.  #breaking Mass Senate has voted 32 - 8 to override @MassGovernor veto on bill to allow driver’s licenses for undocumented immigrants. The bill becomes law. It goes into effect in July, 2023 #wcvb — Sharman Sacchetti (@SharmanTV) June 9, 2022 The …

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by David Cifarelli