Bay State News

Massachusetts collects $315 million in license tax revenue in Q4

By Bay State News | Mar 30, 2024

Massachusetts collected $315 million in license taxes during the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Massachusetts’ combined tax revenues down 1.4% in Q4 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Bay State News | Mar 29, 2024

Massachusetts collected $9.1 billion in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Massachusetts’ sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 28.4% in Q4 compared to previous quarter

By Bay State News | Mar 27, 2024

Massachusetts collected $3 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Massachusetts’ sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 25.1% in Q4 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Bay State News | Mar 26, 2024

Massachusetts collected $3 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

VA provides 212.8% more home purchase loans in Massachusetts in Q4 2023

By Bay State News | Mar 23, 2024

There were 466 VA home purchases in Massachusetts in the fourth quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2023, totaling $243.5 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA provides 466 home purchase loans in Massachusetts in Q4 2023

By Bay State News | Mar 22, 2024

There were 466 VA home purchase loans issued in Massachusetts in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 totaling $243.5 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

12 basketball players from Massachusetts to play in NCAA women’s tournament

By Bay State News | Mar 20, 2024

Boston has the most players of any city representing Massachusetts in the tournament.

10 basketball players from Massachusetts to play in NCAA men’s tournament

By Bay State News | Mar 19, 2024

Brockton has the most players of any city representing Massachusetts in the tournament.

2021 Report: Massachusetts holds second highest position for average income nationwide

By Bay State News | Mar 16, 2024

Massachusetts ranked second highest for average annual earnings per resident among U.S. states, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Election Modernization Coalition comments on high voter turnout in Massachusetts primary

By Bay State News | Mar 15, 2024

The Election Modernization Coalition (EMC) has long worked to eliminate barriers to voting and update the registration and ballot-casting process.

Ruthzee Louijeune named People's Champion of Democracy by Common Cause MA

By Bay State News | Mar 11, 2024

The Boston City Council President, Ruthzee Louijeune, has been recognized as the 2024 People’s Champion of Democracy by Common Cause Massachusetts.

Massachusetts: Veterinary companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Massachusetts in February

By Bay State News | Mar 2, 2024

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

Inflation in Massachusetts lower than national average as of February 2024

By Bay State News | Mar 1, 2024

As of February 2024, Massachusetts experienced a 15.1% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of an 18.6% increase.

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

By Bay State News | Mar 1, 2024

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