Economy

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Administration Taking Action on Housing, Workforce Development, Transportation, Child Care. The Baker-Polito Administration today released the Future of Work Report, commissioned by the Administration to evaluate the ways that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed work habits in Massachusetts as the Commonwealth emerges from the pandemic. The Administration also outlined steps …

William R Bouchard, Board Chairman of St. Anne’s Credit Union, along with its Board of Directors, are pleased to announce the election of Claire Entel and Kevin Vieira to the Credit Union’s Board. “We welcome our new directors who will provide important perspectives to our Board as our organization continues …