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Just when the rest of the nation's economy seems to be picking up, Massachusetts' economic growth has slowed. according to a quarterly economic snapshot published by MassBenchmarks, the decline signals the first time the state has struggled to keep up with the rest of the country since the early 2010. But as New England Public Radio's Julia Botero reports, it may be simply that the rest of the country is catching up to the Bay State.
Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick unveiled his budget plan today for the upcoming fiscal year. Speaking at the state house, Patrick said the state’s ecomomic picture is improving, but government spending will never go back to pre-recession levels.
The now-shuttered website's uploader rewards program paid those who put up the most-downloaded content — what might be seen as incentivizing piracy. Now, sites like MediaFire and...
The IRS’s online filing system is up and running on time and for the second year in a row, the government won't be mailing out paper forms or instructional booklets. New England Public Radio reports on tax season.
University of Massachusetts President Robert Caret told the Holyoke Chamber of Commerce today he promises to help grow and recruit innovative companies in that city and throughout the Pioneer Valley region.
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Morning Edition Extra
This week, a round-up of the week's news. Plus, Massachusetts and Vermont consider "Death With Dignity" measures, NEPR's Anne Mostue looks into unionizing adult crossing guards in Springfield, and commentator Christopher Werler considers whether Hilary Clinton and Joe Biden should switch jobs. Finally, a new exhibit at the Springfield Armory revisits Shays' Rebellion and the economic disparities of 225 years ago.
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This hour, electricity -- or the lack of it. In the 2008 ice storm, the December 2010 snowstorm, this year's June tornados, August's Tropical Storm Irene, and last months freak snowstorm . All of these volatile weather events strained the region's electric system past the breaking point. (audio with CEO's of National Grid Massachusets and WMECO now available).
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