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No Tax Free Weekend In Massachusetts

Donna Motta August 8, 2017 Comments Off on No Tax Free Weekend In Massachusetts

It looks like there will be no sales tax free weekend in Massachusetts for the second year in a row. While Governor Charles Baker has tried to push legislation through to continue the traditional

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Governor Baker Signs Compromise Pot Bill

Donna Motta July 31, 2017 Comments Off on Governor Baker Signs Compromise Pot Bill

Here is a press release explaining the legislation that was designed to ensure safe access to marijuana and recently signed into law by Massachusetts Governor Charles Baker. Governor Baker Signs an Act to Ensure

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Remember To “Buckle Up” In May

Donna Motta July 31, 2017 Comments Off on Remember To “Buckle Up” In May

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has signed legislation deeming May Seat Belt Awareness month. Former Fall River City Councilor Mike Miozza requested that State Representative Alan Silvia push for the legislation to remind drivers and

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Fall River Businesses Hurting with No Sales Tax Weekend

Donna Motta June 26, 2017 Comments Off on Fall River Businesses Hurting with No Sales Tax Weekend

The Bristol County Chamber of Commerce is pushing for the no sales tax weekend to take place this summer. The tradition was abandoned by the state last year, and according to Chamber President Rob

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Time To Take A Hard Look At Proposed Bay State Budget

Donna Motta April 3, 2017 Comments Off on Time To Take A Hard Look At Proposed Bay State Budget

State legislators are gearing up to consider the $40.5 billion dollar state budget proposed by Governor Charlie Baker for fiscal year 2018. That amount is an increase of $1.65 billion, or 4.3 percent, over

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