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Massachusetts: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.3% of income in 2022

By Bay State News | Feb 28, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.3% of income in Massachusetts, providing an average of $1,946 per capita to residents.

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Healey declares March "Massachusetts Maple Month" promoting local industry

By Bay State News | Feb 28, 2025

Governor Maura Healey has declared March as Massachusetts Maple Month to celebrate the start of the agricultural season.

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91 H-1B petitions filed by Utilities employers classified under the Utilities industry in Massachusetts in 2024

By Bay State News | Feb 24, 2025

In 2024, 91 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Utilities industry located in Massachusetts, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Intersection improvements planned for Brockton's Centre and Plymouth Streets

By Bay State News | Feb 24, 2025

A virtual public hearing is scheduled for February 25, 2025, at 6 p.m. to discuss the proposed intersection improvements at Centre and Plymouth Streets in Brockton, Massachusetts.

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MassDOT announces winners of signs and lines program for improved school safety

By Bay State News | Feb 23, 2025

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced the winners of its 2024-2025 Signs and Lines Program, which is part of the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) initiative.

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Jake Auchincloss comments on international relations and fiscal policies

By Bay State News | Feb 22, 2025

U.S. Congressman Jake Auchincloss shared his perspectives on key political issues via Twitter in late February 2025.

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Jake Auchincloss comments on U.S.-Russia relations and Gaza governance

By Bay State News | Feb 21, 2025

U.S. Congressman Jake Auchincloss recently expressed concerns over U.S.-Russia diplomacy and the governance of Gaza through his social media posts dated February 19-21, 2025.

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Massachusetts forms advisory committee for implementing Ollie's Law on kennel safety

By Bay State News | Feb 21, 2025

The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) has announced the formation of the Ollie’s Law Advisory Committee.

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Jake Auchincloss stresses Ukraine's role in negotiations and critiques Trump

By Bay State News | Feb 19, 2025

Rep. Jake Auchincloss shares insights on global diplomacy involving Ukraine and critiques former President Trump's actions in recent tweets dated February 18-19, 2025.

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Jake Auchincloss discusses deficit reduction and regulation

By Bay State News | Feb 18, 2025

In recent tweets dated February 17-18, 2025, Rep. Jake Auchincloss addressed issues related to deficit reduction and government regulation.

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How many H-1B petitions were made by Massachusetts employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry during 2024?

By Bay State News | Feb 17, 2025

Employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry based in Massachusetts submitted 2,928 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Jake Auchincloss shares personal and political views on social media

By Bay State News | Feb 16, 2025

U.S. Congressman Jake Auchincloss recently posted messages covering both personal sentiments and political commentary on social media during mid-February 2025.

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Governor Healey proposes increase in local option taxes in Massachusetts

By Bay State News | Feb 14, 2025

Governor Maura Healey has refiled legislation that would allow municipalities in Massachusetts to increase local option taxes on meals, occupancy, and vehicles.

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Jake Auchincloss criticizes Trump's foreign policy and defends gun regulations

By Bay State News | Feb 14, 2025

In a series of tweets from February 13-14, 2025, Rep. Jake Auchincloss criticized the Trump administration's handling of foreign policy with Russia and Ukraine and defended federal gun regulations amid potential threats.

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Governor Healey refiles bill allowing municipalities to raise local taxes

By Bay State News | Feb 14, 2025

Governor Maura Healey has refiled legislation that would permit municipalities to increase local option taxes on meals, occupancy, and vehicles.

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Jake Auchincloss discusses Jewish caucus, NIH cuts, and health policy

By Bay State News | Feb 13, 2025

U.S. Congressman Jake Auchincloss addresses important issues through social media posts dated February 12-13, 2025.

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Jake Auchincloss criticizes Trump policies impacting climate action and science funding

By Bay State News | Feb 12, 2025

U.S. Congressman Jake Auchincloss has voiced concerns over recent decisions made by former President Trump's administration regarding climate agreements and health research funding policies.

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Seth Moulton raises concerns over FBI leadership and federal research funding cuts

By Bay State News | Feb 12, 2025

Rep. Seth Moulton recently commented on several issues via social media posts made in February 2025.

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Good government group calls for transparency in legislative rules

By Bay State News | Feb 11, 2025

Traditionally, at the beginning of a new legislative session, the Massachusetts House and Senate engage in debates over new joint rules, with each chamber taking turns to go first.

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Jake Auchincloss discusses privacy concerns and healthcare practices

By Bay State News | Feb 10, 2025

U.S. Congressman Jake Auchincloss voiced significant concerns over privacy violations by Elon Musk and criticized pharmacy benefit managers' role in healthcare costs via tweets on February 8-10, 2025.