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Governor Healey refiles bill allowing municipalities to raise local taxes

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

By Bay State News | Feb 14, 2025

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Massachusetts reaches deal on unemployment insurance error repayment

The Healey and Biden administrations have reached an agreement concerning Massachusetts' $2.5 billion unemployment insurance error from 2020 to 2022.

By Bay State News | Feb 3, 2025

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NFIB criticizes reintroduction of Municipal Empowerment Act by Gov. Healey

By Bay State News | Jan 31, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has voiced concerns over the reintroduction of the Municipal Empowerment Act by Governor Maura Healey.

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NFIB comments on Governor Healey's address regarding regulatory challenges

By Bay State News | Jan 16, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), representing over 5,000 members in Massachusetts, has responded to Governor Maura Healey's 2025 State of the Commonwealth Address.

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Massachusetts enacts new wage equity law with salary range requirements

By Bay State News | Jan 10, 2025

Last year, the Massachusetts legislature passed an expansion to the state’s pay equity laws, which was later signed into law by Governor Maura Healey.

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Massachusetts: Biologics companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in Massachusetts in Q3

By Bay State News | Dec 11, 2024

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

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FDA conducted second lowest number of inspections on Drugs companies in Massachusetts during Q3

By Bay State News | Nov 11, 2024

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

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Which type of Massachusetts companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q3?

By Bay State News | Oct 12, 2024

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

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Massachusetts: Device companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Massachusetts in Q3

By Bay State News | Oct 11, 2024

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

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Massachusetts: Food and Cosmetics companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in Massachusetts in September

By Bay State News | Oct 3, 2024

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

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

By Bay State News | Oct 2, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted four inspections at four Biologics companies from Massachusetts in September.

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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Devices companies in Massachusetts during September

By Bay State News | Oct 1, 2024

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

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Massachusetts retailers invited to participate in economic survey

By Bay State News | Sep 30, 2024

The Retailers Association of Massachusetts is initiating a survey for Massachusetts retailers starting on October 7th.

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Massachusetts faces debate over ballot initiative on tipped wage elimination

By Bay State News | Sep 26, 2024

Efforts to eliminate the tipped wage in Massachusetts have resurfaced, this time through a ballot initiative.

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NFIB urges Congress to extend expiring small business tax deduction

By Bay State News | Sep 18, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has released two reports concerning the potential expiration of the federal 20% Small Business Tax Deduction.

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

By Bay State News | Sep 1, 2024

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

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Legislators rush major bills as Beacon Hill hosts NFIB virtual session

By Bay State News | Aug 30, 2024

Beacon Hill recently experienced a quiet year until legislators introduced eight significant bills during the last day of their session.

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Massachusetts lawmakers evaluated on support for small businesses by NFIB

By Bay State News | Aug 29, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has published its 2023-24 legislative Voting Record, which evaluates Massachusetts lawmakers based on their support for small business concerns.

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Inflation tops list of concerns for Massachusetts' small businesses

By Bay State News | Aug 21, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has published the 11th edition of its quadrennial report, "Small Business Problems and Priorities."

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Inflation remains top concern for Massachusetts small businesses: NFIB report

By Bay State News | Aug 13, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its latest Small Business Optimism Index, highlighting ongoing challenges faced by small businesses in Massachusetts due to inflation.