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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Massachusetts declines from Q4 FY2023 to Q1 FY2024

By Bay State News | Jun 30, 2024

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Massachusetts during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $402,584, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Which type of Massachusetts companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q1?

By Bay State News | Jun 29, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 15 inspections at 15 Food and Cosmetics companies from Massachusetts in the first quarter of 2024.

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America First Legal: ‘There is no reason for a foreign national to be on’ Massachusetts voter rolls

By Bay State News | Jun 28, 2024

America First Legal (AFL) has sent a letter to each senior election official of all 50 states, including to Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, to advise on two federal laws that allow states to request and obtain accurate information on an individual’s citizenship status and their ability to vote.

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Breaking Down Massachusetts' Pension Contributions: $8.5 million collected in 2022

By Bay State News | Jun 24, 2024

In 2022, Massachusetts had received $8.5 million in contributions to its public pension funds, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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Bill advances requiring hybrid meetings under Open Meeting Law

By Bay State News | Jun 24, 2024

With the option to hold virtual public meetings set to expire statewide in March 2025, the Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight today advanced a bill (H.4771) that would update the Open Meeting Law to require hybrid meetings. This measure aims to guarantee members of the public the ability to participate in state and municipal meetings both remotely and in person. Several advocacy organizations, including disability rights and free press groups, have expressed support for this development.

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Analysis: Massachusetts among 24 states affiliated with 'hyper-partisan' voter data group

By Bay State News | Jun 20, 2024

Massachusetts is among 24 states that are members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Bay State News found.

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

By Bay State News | Jun 19, 2024

The average VA purchase loan amount for Massachusetts in the fiscal year 2023 was $478,706, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA purchase loan amount in Massachusetts increases from 2021 to 2022

By Bay State News | Jun 19, 2024

The average VA purchase loan amount for Massachusetts in the fiscal year 2022 was $469,675, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Earnings on Massachusetts' public pension investments increase to $1.4 million in 2022

By Bay State News | Jun 17, 2024

The earnings on investments for Massachusetts public pensions went up from $1.2 million in 2021 to $1.4 million in 2022, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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Massachusetts Senate adopts amendment ending voting penalties

By Bay State News | Jun 13, 2024

The Massachusetts Senate has adopted an amendment filed by Senator Cindy Creem in their FY25 budget aimed at making voting more accessible by eliminating the penalty for voters who do not return the municipal census. A similar amendment garnered 81 cosponsors in the House budget but was ultimately not included. The reform is now under consideration by the House and Senate budget conference committee.

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American Principles Project President: Girls’ sports, private spaces ‘should be protected from cradle to the grave’

By Bay State News | Jun 11, 2024

Terry Schilling, president of the American Principles Project said states like Massachusetts need to to protect girls’ sports teams and access to private spaces at every level of education, not just college.

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

By Bay State News | Jun 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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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Veterinary companies in Massachusetts during May

By Bay State News | Jun 4, 2024

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

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Massachusetts ranks no. 34 in 2024 Parent Power index, empowering families in education choices

By Bay State News | Jun 3, 2024

In the Center for Education Reform's 2024 Parent Power Index, Massachusetts secured the thirty-forth position, with an Overall Parent Power Index Score of 63.9%.

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Massachusetts: Devices companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Massachusetts in May

By Bay State News | Jun 3, 2024

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

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

By Bay State News | Jun 2, 2024

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

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In Massachusetts, 188 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Bay State News | Jun 2, 2024

Massachusetts registered 188 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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

By Bay State News | Jun 1, 2024

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

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Massachusetts inflation rate lower than national average as of May 2024

By Bay State News | Jun 1, 2024

As of May 2024, Massachusetts experienced a 17% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.1% increase.

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In 2022, Massachusetts pension holdings total $106.7 million

By Bay State News | Jun 1, 2024

In 2022, Massachusetts had $106.7 million in total cash and investment holdings in its public pension funds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.