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State Unemployment Rate Drops Slightly in November

Keith Thibault December 18, 2020 Comments Off on State Unemployment Rate Drops Slightly in November

The unemployment rate in Massachusetts fell to 6.7% in November

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AG Alleges Civil Rights Violations from Bristol County Jail Disturbance

Keith Thibault December 15, 2020 Comments Off on AG Alleges Civil Rights Violations from Bristol County Jail Disturbance

Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey has released a report detailing alleged civil rights violations against the Bristol Count Sheriff’s Office in response to a disturbance at the House of Correction this past spring

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State Outlines Vaccine Distribution Plan

Keith Thibault December 9, 2020 Comments Off on State Outlines Vaccine Distribution Plan

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker today unveiled the state’s plan to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine

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(VIDEO) Fall River Remains Well Funded Under FY 2021 State Budget

Keith Thibault December 9, 2020 Comments Off on (VIDEO) Fall River Remains Well Funded Under FY 2021 State Budget

The state legislature last week passed a $46 billion FY 2021 state budget. The delayed spending plan reflects impacts caused by COVID-19 but still provides sustained funding for the City of Fall River

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Governor Announces Rollback in Economic Activity in Response to COVID Surge

Keith Thibault December 8, 2020 Comments Off on Governor Announces Rollback in Economic Activity in Response to COVID Surge

Beginning Sunday, the state will rollback economic activity as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise

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