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Massachusetts election protection program highlights barriers faced by voters

By Bay State News | Nov 20, 2024

The Massachusetts Election Protection Program Steering Committee has released a report analyzing voting conditions during the 2024 presidential election in Massachusetts.

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Jake Auchincloss discusses healthcare uncertainty and Ukraine's strategic moves

By Bay State News | Nov 19, 2024

In recent tweets by Rep. Jake Auchincloss from November 18-19, 2024, he addresses pressing issues such as U.S. healthcare uncertainties due to drug-pricing practices and international dynamics involving Ukraine's military strategies against Russia...

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Massachusetts' sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 28.7% in Q1 compared to previous quarter

By Bay State News | Nov 18, 2024

Massachusetts collected $3.1 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Jake Auchincloss criticizes pharmacy benefit managers and comments on foreign policy decisions

By Bay State News | Nov 18, 2024

In a series of tweets from November 17-18, 2024, Rep. Jake Auchincloss addressed concerns over pharmacy benefit managers' pricing strategies and supported strategic military decisions involving Ukraine while criticizing public health...

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Jake Auchincloss addresses vaccine debate and cybersecurity threats in recent tweets

By Bay State News | Nov 17, 2024

In recent tweets dated November 16-17, 2024, Rep. Jake Auchincloss commented on vaccine safety debates involving RFK Jr., legislative efforts supporting independent pharmacies through his Pharmacists Fight Back Act, and cybersecurity threats posed...

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Massachusetts' combined tax revenues up 74.4% in Q2 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Bay State News | Nov 16, 2024

Massachusetts collected $13.9 billion in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Massachusetts' sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 37.5% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Bay State News | Nov 15, 2024

Massachusetts collected $3.1 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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VA provides 30.4% more home purchase loans in Massachusetts in Q3

By Bay State News | Nov 15, 2024

There were 395 VA home purchases in Massachusetts in the third quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $215.8 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Massachusetts' combined tax revenues up 0.4% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Bay State News | Nov 13, 2024

Massachusetts collected $10.2 billion in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Number of VA loans issued in Massachusetts increased by 196.2% from Q3 2023 to Q3 2024

By Bay State News | Nov 12, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 619 home loans in Massachusetts, totaling $310.7 million, during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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FDA conducted second lowest number of inspections on Drugs companies in Massachusetts during Q3

By Bay State News | Nov 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Drugs companies from Massachusetts in the third quarter of 2024.

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VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Massachusetts in Q3 vs. Q2 2024

By Bay State News | Nov 9, 2024

The VA issued 60 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Massachusetts during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 76 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA home loan amount in Massachusetts increases from 2022 to 2023

By Bay State News | Nov 8, 2024

The average VA loan amount for Massachusetts in the fiscal year 2023 was $448,520, according to 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 | Nov 6, 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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VA provides 395 home purchase loans in Massachusetts in Q3

By Bay State News | Oct 28, 2024

There were 395 VA home purchase loans issued in Massachusetts in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $215.8 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 619 home loans in Massachusetts totaling $310.7 million in Q3

By Bay State News | Oct 19, 2024

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.

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Massachusetts opens early voting for November elections starting October 19

By Bay State News | Oct 18, 2024

Voters in Massachusetts will have the opportunity to cast their ballots early for the upcoming 2024 November election starting Saturday, October 19. The early voting period will run through Friday, November 1. Information on early voting locations and times can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

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Inflation in Massachusetts lower than national average as of September 2024

By Bay State News | Oct 16, 2024

As of September 2024, Massachusetts experienced a 17.6% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.5% increase.

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Massachusetts receives $25.8 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q3

By Bay State News | Oct 16, 2024

The VA issued 60 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Massachusetts during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average cost of college education in Massachusetts rises for students in 2022-23 school year

By Bay State News | Oct 15, 2024

College tuition fees rose 3.4% in Massachusetts in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.