Analysis: Massachusetts among 25 states that allow boys to play girls’ high school sports
As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Bay State News shows that Massachusetts is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls’ high school sports.
VA provides 619 home loans in Massachusetts totaling $310.7 million in Q3
The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 619 home loans totaling $310.7 million in Massachusetts during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.
- Massachusetts opens early voting for November elections starting October 19
- Inflation in Massachusetts lower than national average as of September 2024
- Massachusetts receives $25.8 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q3
- Average cost of college education in Massachusetts rises for students in 2022-23 school year
- Massachusetts enrolled mainly white students in 2022-23 school year
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Massachusetts: Device companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Massachusetts in Q3
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one device company from Massachusetts in the third quarter of 2024.
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Analysis: Massachusetts one of 25 states allowing boys to play girls’ high school sports
An analysis by Bay State News shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Massachusetts is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls' high school sports.
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Massachusetts: Food and Cosmetics companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in Massachusetts in September
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted three inspections at three Food and Cosmetics companies from Massachusetts in September.
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Which type of Massachusetts companies were inspected the most by FDA in September?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted four inspections at four Biologics companies from Massachusetts in September.
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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Devices companies in Massachusetts during September
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Devices company from Massachusetts in September.
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VA provides 530 home loans in Massachusetts totaling $240.1 million in Q2
The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 530 home loans totaling $240.1 million in Massachusetts during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Massachusetts experiences lower inflation rate than national average as of August 2024
As of August 2024, Massachusetts experienced a 17.2% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.3% increase.
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VA provides 303 home purchase loans in Massachusetts in Q2
There were 303 VA home purchase loans issued in Massachusetts in the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $146.8 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Common Cause Massachusetts launches volunteer-driven election protection program for November elections
Common Cause Massachusetts has initiated its 2024 Election Protection Program to assist voters in the upcoming November general election. The nonpartisan organization is seeking poll monitor volunteers to help ensure a smooth voting process in key areas.
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Massachusetts receives $32.4 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q2
The VA issued 76 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Massachusetts during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.