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Unemployment Rates Dropped In Massachusetts

Donna Motta May 24, 2016 Comments Off on Unemployment Rates Dropped In Massachusetts

According to the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development, local unemployment rates dropped in all labor market areas in the state during the month of April. All fifteen areas added jobs over the

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How The Budget The House Passed Affects Fall River

Donna Motta May 2, 2016 Comments Off on How The Budget The House Passed Affects Fall River

The Massachusetts House unanimously and recently passed its version of its nearly $40 billion dollar state budget for fiscal year 2017 on a 156 to zero vote. Now, its on to the senate. Still,

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Chapter 90 Monies Approved

Donna Motta April 19, 2016 Comments Off on Chapter 90 Monies Approved

Governor Charles Baker has recently signed legislation to to disburse $200 million dollars in Chapter 90 funding to the 351 cities and towns in Massachusetts. The monies are used to support the reimbursement of

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Governor Baker Signs Solar Legislation

Donna Motta April 11, 2016 Comments Off on Governor Baker Signs Solar Legislation

Governor Baker joined a bipartisan group of legislators to sign solar legislation into law. The goal: To continue the expansion of the Commonwealth’s solar industry, and establish a long-term framework for sustainable solar development

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Tax Amnesty Program Set For April 1st

Donna Motta March 31, 2016 Comments Off on Tax Amnesty Program Set For April 1st

Businesses or individuals that want to catch up on back taxes while saving on penalties can do so during the Tax Amnesty Program sponsored by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. The program will kick

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