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Boston Bar Association Warns Against Governor's Budget Cuts

7/21/2025

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The Boston Bar Association is raising alarms over Governor Maura Healey's plan to expand her power for midyear budget cuts, warning it could jeopardize judicial independence and the separation of powers. They stress the importance of thoughtful financial strategies as federal funding is anticipated to dwindle, urging a commitment to uphold the rule of law in Massachusetts.

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The Boston Bar Association is raising alarms over Governor Maura Healey's plan to expand her power for midyear budget cuts, warning it could jeopardize judicial independence and the separation of powers. They stress the importance of thoughtful financial strategies as federal funding is anticipated to dwindle, urging a commitment to uphold the rule of law in Massachusetts.