1. 2 Massachusetts utilities make very different wind power deals Explore masslive.com (Mar 28 2011) Springfield, Mass. 2 Massachusetts utilities make very different wind power dealsMassLive.comCape Wind opponent Robert Rio of the Associated Industries of Massachusetts believes that estimate will prove far too low. He also said it doesn't account for the effects on larger customers who will also absorb the tens of millions in annual above ...and more » (Read Full Article)

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2. Gov. Deval Patrick says tourism is key to Massachusetts economy Explore masslive.com (Mar 23 2011) Springfield, Mass. After a speech, Patrick said he is optimistic about reaching an agreement to legalize casinos. (Read Full Article)

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3. Hatfield, New Salem to receive green energy grants from Massachusetts Explore masslive.com (Mar 23 2011) Springfield, Mass. New Salem will receive $138,100 to construct a 20-kilowatt solar photovoltaic system. (Read Full Article)

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4. UMass to expand outreach to community colleges Explore masslive.com (Mar 23 2011) Springfield, Mass. Chancellor Robert Holub and Governor Deval Patrick announced today a new outreach program targeted at enrolling more Massachusetts community college graduates. (Read Full Article)

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5. Springfield to partner with Massachusetts Broadband Institute on MassBroadband ... Explore masslive.com (Mar 21 2011) Springfield, Mass. MassLive.comSpringfield to partner with Massachusetts Broadband Institute on MassBroadband ...MassLive.comDumont expects that high-speed service to create as many as 2900 jobs through economic development around the state. She spoke Monday afternoon at a news conference with US Rep. Richard E. Neal and Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno held at the ...and more » (Read Full Article)

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6. Massachusetts' unemployment improves slightly but poll shows residents still skittish Explore masslive.com (Mar 17 2011) Springfield, Mass. The state's 8.2 percent unemployment rate remains below the 8.9 percent national average and is lower than the 8.8 percent unemployment rate recorded last year. (Read Full Article)

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7. Gov. Deval Patrick 'frustrated' by Fidelity Investment's move out of Massachusetts Explore masslive.com (Mar 17 2011) Springfield, Mass. Patrick said the company gave the Commonwealth "no opportunity to compete for these jobs." (Read Full Article)

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8. Conn. governor in Washington seeking high-speed rail funds Explore masslive.com (Mar 17 2011) Hartford, Conn. Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy is in Washington, D.C., asking for money for the planned commuter rail line which will run from New Haven to Springfield, Mass. (Read Full Article)

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9. UMass ranked 19th worldwide in reputation for research and teaching, according to Times Higher Education survey Explore masslive.com (Mar 10 2011) London-based magazine Times Higher Education's recently published 2011 'World Reputation Rankings' place the University of Massachusetts system in the top 20 worldwide. (Read Full Article)

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10. Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick signs research and development agreement with Israel Explore masslive.com (Mar 10 2011) Springfield, Mass. Patrick said the agreement “formalizes an already strong relationship,“ and will help support job growth in both the Bay State and Israel. (Read Full Article)

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11. Springfield, regional unemployment creep up in January Explore masslive.com (Mar 8 2011) Springfield, Mass. Its 14.4 percent rate made Springfield tied for the 13th-highest unemployment rate in Massachusetts (Read Full Article)

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12. Foreclosure deeds drop in Western Massachusetts and across the state; unemployment rate steady at 8.3% Explore masslive.com (Mar 3 2011) The number of foreclosure deeds filed in Hampden County fell 71 percent from 109 to 31. (Read Full Article)

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13. Massachusetts consumer confidence is up, business confidence down Explore masslive.com (Mar 2 2011) Springfield, Mass. MassInsight’s quarterly Consumer Confidence Index rose from 65 in October to 74 in January. The group’s Consumer Confidence Index for Massachusetts was 61 in July 2010, 80 in April 2010 and 73 a year ago in January 2010. (Read Full Article)

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14. Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick unveils plan to curb health care costs Explore masslive.com (Feb 17 2011) Springfield, Mass. The push to slow soaring costs in Massachusetts has intensified since the state passed its landmark 2006 health care law. About 98 percent of residents are now insured. (Read Full Article)

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15. Gov. Malloy's first Connecticut budget attempts to plug $3.5 billion deficit Explore masslive.com (Feb 16 2011) Hartford, Conn. Gov. Dannel P. Malloy is presenting his first two-year budget for Connecticut, a plan that raises taxes across-the-board, seeks $2 billion in savings from state employees and attempts to cut spending without stripping programs for the needy. (Read Full Article)

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16. Six Flags New England looks to hire 3,000 for Agawam park over the summer Explore masslive.com (Feb 15 2011) Jobs will be available in admissions, food, games, lifeguarding, loss prevention, and park services. (Read Full Article)

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17. Northern Conn. towns see economic growth Explore masslive.com (Feb 14 2011) Hartford, Conn. Northern Conn. towns see economic growthMassLive.comThe northern Connecticut towns of Enfield, Somers and Suffield are starting to see more positive signs of increased economic development ... (Read Full Article)

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18. Springfield City Council approves tax incentives for Smith & Wesson Explore masslive.com (Feb 7 2011) The council OK'd $600,000 in incentives over 5 years in exchange for the company's commitment to add 225 full-time jobs and invest millions into its plant. (Read Full Article)

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19. Massachusetts business confidence is up Explore masslive.com (Feb 1 2011) Springfield, Mass. Confidence in the overall state economy rose in January to 55.2 points on a 100-point scale where 50 is neutral, Associated Industries of Massachusetts said Tuesday in a news release. The last time the index was this high was back in October when it hit 55.3 points. (Read Full Article)

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20. Western Massachusetts towns work to upgrade broadband Internet access Explore masslive.com (Jan 25 2011) Forty-seven Western Massachusetts towns with little or no Internet access are working together to upgrade to broadband. (Read Full Article)

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21. Mass. budget builders agree on $20.5B in revenues Explore masslive.com (Jan 19 2011) Massachusetts budget builders agree they will have $20.5 billion in expected tax collections to work with as they construct their spending plans for the coming fiscal year. (Read Full Article)

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22. Gov. Deval Patrick to unveil budget cuts to cities and towns in Western Massachusetts Explore masslive.com (Jan 17 2011) Springfield, Mass. The president of the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation said local officials should expect a 5 percent reduction in local aid. (Read Full Article)

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23. Western Massachusetts Electric Co. plans solar facility in Springfield Explore masslive.com (Jan 17 2011) Springfield, Mass. The proposed solar site will have the ability to power about 800 homes. (Read Full Article)

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24. Massachusetts receives final approval for $250 million in Race to the Top education funds Explore masslive.com (Jan 13 2011) Springfield, Mass. The money will be distributed during the next 4 years to help schools make innovative changes. (Read Full Article)

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