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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 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.

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FDA Inspection: What type of Massachusetts companies were under most scrutiny during Q2?

By Bay State News | Jul 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 13 inspections at 13 Food and Cosmetics companies from Massachusetts in the second quarter of 2024.

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Analysis: Massachusetts one of 25 states allowing boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Bay State News | Jul 6, 2024

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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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Veterinary companies in Massachusetts during Q1

By Bay State News | Jul 3, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Veterinary company from Massachusetts in the first quarter of 2024.

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

By Bay State News | Jul 2, 2024

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

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Massachusetts: Drugs companies were the second least FDA inspected companies in Massachusetts in Q1

By Bay State News | Jul 2, 2024

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

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Inflation in Massachusetts lower than national average as of June 2024

By Bay State News | Jul 1, 2024

As of June 2024, Massachusetts experienced a 17.4% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.1% increase.

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Massachusetts holds the 8th rank nationally for pension contributions in 2022

By Bay State News | Jul 1, 2024

Massachusetts received $8.5 million in public pension contributions, ranking it eighth in the United States in 2022, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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Which type of Massachusetts companies were inspected the most by FDA in June?

By Bay State News | Jul 1, 2024

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

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FDA conducted second highest number of inspections on device companies in Massachusetts during Q1

By Bay State News | Jul 1, 2024

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