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Non-Profits Gain Extension on Pandemic Unemployment Bills

Non-profit organizations and other entities that self-insure their unemployment insurance (UI) now have two extra months to pay…

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Governor Signs Extension of Some COVID Policy Provisions

Governor Charlie Baker signed a bill this morning that extends several policy provisions adopted during the COVID-19 public health State of Emergency.

Governor Signs Extension of Some COVID Policy Provisions

Governor Charlie Baker signed a bill this morning that extends several policy provisions adopted during the COVID-19 public…

Business Confidence Moved Higher in May

An emerging economic recovery and good news about COVID-19 pushed business confidence slightly higher in Massachusetts during May….

Massachusetts Reinstates Work-Search Requirement for Unemployment

Massachusetts next month will reinstate the requirement that people who collect unemployment benefits must actively search for a…

State to Lift COVID Business Restrictions on May 29

Massachusetts will remove all pandemic-related business restrictions on the Saturday before Memorial Day, effectively ending a 14-month state…

Commerce Secretary: Infrastructure Plan Will Boost Competitiveness

The Biden Administration’s proposed $2 trillion American Jobs Plan will make historic investments in roads, bridges, broadband internet…

Employers May Now Arrange Vaccines for Workers

The Baker Administration announced today that Massachusetts employers may now arrange COVID-19 vaccines for their workers by either booking dedicated slots at…

State Updates Key Dates for Tax-Relief Programs

The Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) today announced changes to the administrative tax relief provided to certain businesses in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  …