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Jake Auchincloss discusses healthcare uncertainty and Ukraine's strategic moves

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...

By Bay State News | Nov 19, 2024

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

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...

By Bay State News | Nov 18, 2024

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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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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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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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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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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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Massachusetts ranks eighth in average VA home loan amount in 2023

By Bay State News | Oct 3, 2024

With $448,520 in issued loans, Massachusetts ranked eighth for the average amount of a VA home loan in 2023, according to figures provided by the Veteran Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 530 home loans in Massachusetts totaling $240.1 million in Q2

By Bay State News | Sep 28, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 530 home loans totaling $240.1 million in Massachusetts during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Massachusetts experiences lower inflation rate than national average as of August 2024

By Bay State News | Sep 26, 2024

As of August 2024, Massachusetts experienced a 17.2% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.3% increase.

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VA provides 303 home purchase loans in Massachusetts in Q2

By Bay State News | Sep 25, 2024

There were 303 VA home purchase loans issued in Massachusetts in the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $146.8 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Common Cause Massachusetts launches volunteer-driven election protection program for November elections

By Bay State News | Sep 23, 2024

Common Cause Massachusetts has initiated its 2024 Election Protection Program to assist voters in the upcoming November general election. The nonpartisan organization is seeking poll monitor volunteers to help ensure a smooth voting process in key areas.

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Massachusetts receives $32.4 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q2

By Bay State News | Sep 19, 2024

The VA issued 76 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Massachusetts during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 24.4% fewer home purchase loans in Massachusetts in Q2

By Bay State News | Sep 14, 2024

There were 303 VA home purchases in Massachusetts in the second quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $146.8 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Massachusetts earns high marks on Common Cause's democracy scorecard

By Bay State News | Sep 9, 2024

Common Cause, a nonpartisan watchdog organization, has released its 2024 "Democracy Scorecard," evaluating every member of Congress on their support for voting rights, Supreme Court ethics, and other reforms.