Bill Includes Key Policy Changes to Offshore Wind Procurement Process. BOSTON – Today, Governor Charlie Baker announced that the Baker-Polito Administration will file legislation to direct $750 million to support the continued growth and development of the Commonwealth’s clean energy industry. The legislation, An Act to Power Massachusetts’ Clean Energy …
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The SouthCoast Chamber, Lifestream, Lafrance Hospitality, MassHire Greater New Bedford Career Center and the Bristol Workforce Board present the 2021 “SouthCoast Job Fair.” The event will take place on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 from 10:00AM – 3:00PM at White’s of Westport (66 State Road, Westport, MA). The “SouthCoast Job Fair” …
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On Saturday, August 28th from 10am to 1pm come down to Monroe Staffing, located at 1575 North Main St. Fall River. They have employers hiring for Warehouse Jobs, Machine Operators, Technicians and Assemblers; all shifts. Please remember to wear a mask if you plan on attending. Free ice cream for …
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Legislation relies on $5 billion surplus; includes $1 billion for unemployment relief and proposal to support local nonprofits. BOSTON – The Baker-Polito Administration today filed a final Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) supplemental budget proposal that aims to improve Massachusetts’ economic competitiveness as the Commonwealth continues to recover from the COVID-19 …
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Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE: TRUL) (OTCQX: TCNNF), a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the United States, today announced it has successfully launched a pilot program selling its premium-quality cannabis clones at its Northampton, MA dispensary, in accordance with state law. This marks a significant first-to-market entry for the Company, …
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Are you a New Bedford resident who is a fan of Iced Caramel Macchiatos, Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccinos, and Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brews? Well, you may just be in luck. The city’s planning board will be discussing the idea of a Starbucks with a drive-thru on Coggeshall Street only …
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Last week Governor Baker signed the 2022 state budget which included $150,000 in funding to support the workforce efforts the Massachusetts Marine Trades Association (MMTA) continues to make within the recreational boating industry. The budget Amendment was sponsored in the House by Representative William Straus of the 10th Bristol District …
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Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito today announced the appointment of Jamey L. Tesler as Secretary of Transportation and CEO of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT). Tesler has served as Acting Secretary since January, when he was appointed to replace former Secretary Stephanie Pollack after Pollack’s appointment …
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The Baker-Polito Administration today announced it will invest $186 million of the Commonwealth’s direct federal aid from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) toward critical priorities including support for hospitals, health and human services, mental health, and workforce development. Utilizing these federal resources now will help further the Commonwealth’s economic …
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Governor Charlie Baker today signed the Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) budget into law, a $47.6 billion plan designed to support the Commonwealth’s communities, schools, families, small businesses, and workers as Massachusetts emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic. The budget fully funds the implementation of the landmark Student Opportunity Act, strengthens local …
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