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Average VA home loan amount in Massachusetts increases in Q2

By Bay State News | Aug 29, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Massachusetts during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $453,088, a 0.9% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Massachusetts lawmakers evaluated on support for small businesses by NFIB

By Bay State News | Aug 29, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has published its 2023-24 legislative Voting Record, which evaluates Massachusetts lawmakers based on their support for small business concerns.

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Massachusetts inflation under national average as of July 2024

By Bay State News | Aug 28, 2024

As of July 2024, Massachusetts experienced a 17% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.2% increase.

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VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Massachusetts average $426,296 for Q2

By Bay State News | Aug 27, 2024

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Massachusetts for the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 averaged $426,296, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Early voting starts August 24 for Massachusetts State Primary

By Bay State News | Aug 21, 2024

Early voting begins this Saturday, August 24, for the State Primary Election in Massachusetts. This date also marks the deadline for in-person or online voter registration. According to state regulations, early voting must commence 10 days before state primary elections.

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Inflation tops list of concerns for Massachusetts' small businesses

By Bay State News | Aug 21, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has published the 11th edition of its quadrennial report, "Small Business Problems and Priorities."

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Inflation remains top concern for Massachusetts small businesses: NFIB report

By Bay State News | Aug 13, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its latest Small Business Optimism Index, highlighting ongoing challenges faced by small businesses in Massachusetts due to inflation.

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Massachusetts voters to decide on phasing out tipped wages

By Bay State News | Aug 12, 2024

Advocates in Massachusetts have successfully placed a question on the 2024 state ballot that could phase out the tipped wage for service workers.

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Massachusetts legislature ends session with unresolved key bills

By Bay State News | Aug 12, 2024

The Massachusetts House and Senate extended their session past midnight on August 1st, yet concluded with minimal legislative achievements.

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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Massachusetts increases from Q1 to Q2

By Bay State News | Aug 9, 2024

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Massachusetts during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $426,296, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Analysis: Massachusetts among 25 states that allow boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Bay State News | Aug 8, 2024

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.

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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Biologics companies in Massachusetts during July

By Bay State News | Aug 2, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Biologics company from Massachusetts in July.

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FDA Inspection: What type of Massachusetts companies were under most scrutiny during July?

By Bay State News | Aug 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted four inspections at four Food and Cosmetics companies from Massachusetts in July.

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Massachusetts enacts law banning guns at polling locations

By Bay State News | Jul 25, 2024

Governor Healey has signed a new gun reform bill into law, aimed at enhancing public safety and ensuring safer elections in Massachusetts. The legislation includes a ban on guns within 150 feet of polling sites during election day and the early voting period, aligning with the existing electioneering buffer zone. This measure has been a legislative priority for Common Cause Massachusetts members.

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Analysis: 'Hyper-partisan' voter data group ERIC has 24 member states, including Massachusetts

By Bay State News | Jul 23, 2024

An analysis by Bay State News shows Massachusetts is one of 24 states with a membership with ERIC, a national voter data group accused of "hyper-partisanship."

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Massachusetts legislature tackles plastic ban and energy reforms impacting small businesses

By Bay State News | Jul 17, 2024

The Massachusetts Legislature is moving quickly as the session nears its end, focusing on bills affecting small businesses.

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Massachusetts passes gun ban at polling places amidst political violence

By Bay State News | Jul 17, 2024

Amidst political violence, Mass. passes gun restrictions

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Massachusetts legislature proposes gun ban at polling places

By Bay State News | Jul 17, 2024

BOSTON — On Wednesday, the House and Senate budget conference committee released a compromise bill to improve gun safety in Massachusetts. The bill includes a critical ban on guns at and around polling sites and government buildings, both on election day and during the early voting period.

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Massachusetts: Biologics companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Massachusetts in Q2

By Bay State News | Jul 13, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted three inspections at three Biologics companies from Massachusetts in the second quarter of 2024.

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Massachusetts: Device companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in Massachusetts in Q2

By Bay State News | Jul 12, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted five inspections at five device companies from Massachusetts in the second quarter of 2024.