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Approval of Eight Economic Development Projects

Baker-Polito Administration Announces Approval of Eight Economic Development Projects Supporting Job Growth and Business Expansion Across Massachusetts the Commonwealth’s Economic Assistance Coordinating Council (EACC) approved eight projects for participation in the Economic Development Incentive Program (EDIP) and four Vacant Storefront Projects. These projects are expected to create 212 net new jobs and retain 1,105 jobs throughout […]

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Massachusetts Launches the “Let’s Go Out” Campaign

Massachusetts Launches the “Let’s Go Out” Campaign to Support Local Restaurants and Encourage In-Person Dining The Baker-Polito Administration announced the launch of the “Let’s Go Out” campaign, an effort to raise public awareness of the importance of supporting local restaurants across the Commonwealth. The campaign is being led by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism […]

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Governor Baker Files Legislation to Extend Certain COVID-19 Emergency Measures

BOSTON — Today, Governor Charlie Baker will file legislation to extend certain emergency measures currently in place via executive orders that are set to expire on June 15 when the State of Emergency will be rescinded. Most restrictions, including limitations placed on businesses, will be rescinded effective May 29 as Massachusetts nears the goal of vaccinating four […]

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House Passes Unemployment Solvency Fix

by Brooke Thomson The Massachusetts House of Representatives today adopted a measure to provide relief to employers affected by the increase in COVID-related Unemployment Insurance solvency assessments. The plan, if adopted by the Senate and signed by the governor, will lower the solvency assessment from 9.23 percent to 1.12 percent and spread the $7.4 billion […]