Today, the Legislature enacted a $56.2 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24), reconciling differences between the versions of the budget passed by the House of Representatives and Senate and earlier this year. The FY24 conference committee report provides for historic levels of investment in education, housing, regional transportation, health care, workforce development, and more,…
State Rep. Ann-Margaret Ferrante, D-Gloucester, was the recipient of the MassBio 2022 Legislator of the Year award which was presented to her by Massachusetts Biotechnology Council CEO and President Kendalle Burlin O’Connell. The award was presented to Ferrante for her commitment to the biotech industry and her determination to foster innovation and enhance patient access…
State Secretary of Economic Development Yvonne Hao paid a visit to Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute’s Biotechnology Academy on Blackburn Center on Tuesday afternoon where she met 21-year-old David Trainor who told her the program has changed the trajectory of his life. Read more on the Gloucester Daily Times website→
The state Legislature’s Joint Committee on Ways and Means came ashore Friday at Cruiseport Gloucester on Rowe Square as it works to craft the fiscal 2024 state budget. Lawmakers from around the state were met with sunny views of Gloucester Harbor and its fishing fleet as they heard testimony from the administration’s top economic development…
In July, the foundation announced it had received a contract from the Massachusetts Bureau of Substance Addiction Services to open the center. “The CORE is a place where someone in recovery can find support, fellowship and a sense of community and hope,” Bullard said. To be able to bid on and secure the contract with…
North Station fare gates will begin operation on Saturday, October 1st 2022. At that point, passengers will need a ticket to enter and exit the gated area at North Station. The new gate system will allow the MBTA to better integrate the Commuter Rail’s network and ticketing system with those of the T’s other transit…
The Massachusetts Legislature unanimously passed a $52.7 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23). This budget upholds fiscal responsibility and makes targeted investments to strengthen the state’s economic foundation, protect the most vulnerable residents and support the everyday needs of communities and families in the Commonwealth. Taking into consideration historic tax revenue performance in Fiscal…
The Massachusetts House of Representatives unanimously passed an economic development bill, which utilizes American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) surplus funds, and bonds to make significant investments across several vital sectors of the economy, and to give back to low and middle-income residents in Massachusetts by providing one-time rebates and significant…
The state has signed off on CCB Foundation’s upcoming peer-to-peer recovery support center in Gloucester. The Rockport-based addiction recovery organization on Thursday announced it received a contract from Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Bureau of Substance Addiction Services to open The CORE Peer Recovery & Resource Center at the office complex at 11-15 Parker St.…
Nina J. Goodick of Gloucester has been honored as a member of the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women’s 2022 class of Commonwealth Heroines. State Representative Ann-Margaret Ferrante (D-Gloucester) recommended Goodick for this recognition because of her volunteer work and dedication to the Cape Ann community. “From her work helping preserve and display Cape…
