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Governor Healey Under Fire Over $31K Payout to Fired Trafficker

1/7/2026

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Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey faces backlash after LaMar Cook received over $31,000 in unused vacation pay.
Cook earned about $99,000 and was fired after charges of trafficking over 200 grams of cocaine and unlawful firearm possession.
Healey's office says the payout was an "error" and seeks to recover the funds.
Republican gubernatorial candidates criticized Healey, calling for an investigation into Cook's employment and the payment.

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Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey faces backlash after LaMar Cook received over $31,000 in unused vacation pay.
Cook earned about $99,000 and was fired after charges of trafficking over 200 grams of cocaine and unlawful firearm possession.
Healey's office says the payout was an "error" and seeks to recover the funds.
Republican gubernatorial candidates criticized Healey, calling for an investigation into Cook's employment and the payment.