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1. Senate rejects plan to add slots

   Explore Boston.com May 22 2009

   One state senator spoke so long he had to take several gulps of water from a small plastic cup. Another wiped her brow in anguish. Fingers jabbed, voices were raised, and gavels banged.

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   Mentions: Governor Deval L. Patrick Amherst

2. Cisco team to build relationships with New England companies

   Explore masshightech.com May 22 2009 Education

   

   This month, Cisco took its most significant step toward integretating itself into the New England community, quietly launching a six-person team focused on developing business relationships with New England-based companies specializing in five technology areas: collaboration, mobility, security, video networking and data center/virtualization.

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   Mentions: University of Massachusetts Amherst

3. Mass. unemployment rate climbs to 8% - highest level since 1993 - The Republican

   Explore masslive.com May 21 2009 Education , Life Sciences

   

   by The Republican Newsroom By JIM KINNEY SPRINGFIELD - Massachusetts unemployment rose to 8 percent in April from 7.7 percent in March, but the pace of job losses and home foreclosures appear to be slowing. Massachusetts lost 12100 jobs in April ...

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   Mentions: University of Massachusetts Springfield Basketball Hall of Fame

4. More than 100 health care graduates are honored at Springfield Technical Community College

   Explore masslive.com May 20 2009 Education , Health Care , Life Sciences

   The pinning ceremony represents the transformation from student to health care professional.

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   Mentions: Springfield Technical Community College MassMutual Center Springfield

5. MassMutual Financial Group lays off 58 employees from retirement income business

   Explore masslive.com May 20 2009 Education , Financial Services , Information Technology

   The $500 billion company has laid off 176 workers this spring

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   Mentions: MassMutual Springfield Holyoke

6. The Massachusetts Senate approves sales tax increase to 6.25 percent

   Explore masslive.com May 20 2009

   The hike will generate an extra $633 million for the next fiscal year.

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   Mentions: Governor Deval L. Patrick West Springfield Springfield

7. Western Mass. Electric Co. customers to see 17.6% average decrease in rates

   Explore masslive.com May 20 2009 Energy

   

   As the cost of fuel to create electricity declines, so do electric bills.

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   Mentions: Western Massachusetts Electric Company

8. Holyoke Medical Center wins preliminary approval to build 4-story medical office building

   Explore masslive.com May 20 2009 Education

   The center currently employs more than 1,300 people.

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9. Massachusetts Senate approves state sales tax increase to 6.25 percent as part of $1 billion tax hike

   Explore masslive.com May 19 2009

   

   The Senate also voted to impose the sales tax on alcohol and to create new and increased optional taxes on meals and motel rooms for communities.

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   Mentions: Governor Deval L. Patrick West Springfield Springfield

10. Manufacturers descend on Eastec industrial trade show in West Springfield

    Explore masslive.com May 19 2009 Manufacturing , Medical Devices

    

    The show is drawing manufacturers to the Eastern States Exposition despite problems in the economy.

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11. Better Business Bureau office in Chicopee to close, consolidate operations in Worcester

    Explore masslive.com May 19 2009 Education

    

    Springfield and Worcester had separate Better Business Bureaus until they merged in 1999.

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    Mentions: West Springfield Springfield Chicopee

12. Market Show and Sec. of Housing & Economic Development bring good news

    Explore The Reminder Online May 19 2009 Education , Health Care , Life Sciences

    

    SPRINGFIELD There was good news and sort of good news at this year's Business Market Show. The definite good news is that more businesses had more booths this year at the annual event that showcases businesses from Western Massachusetts and their goods and services.

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    Mentions: Governor Deval L. Patrick MassMutual Center Russell Denver

13. Organizations to offer enticement to encourage people to buy homes in Springfield

    Explore masslive.com May 19 2009 Education

    'Buy Springfield Now' is modeled after a similar program being offered in Worcester.

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    Mentions: Domenic J. Sarno MassMutual Baystate Health

14. State eligible for 'green' stimulus bonds

    Explore Boston Business Journal May 19 2009 Energy , Green Region

    “Clean Renewable Energy Bonds are an essential tool for jump-starting the installation of smaller scale solar and wind power in communities across Massachusetts, supporting job creation and helping the Commonwealth reach the ambitious clean energy ...

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15. Qteros gains new investor Valero Energy

    Explore masshightech.com May 19 2009 Energy , Green Region

    

    San Antonio, Texas-based oil refiner Valero Energy has made an undisclosed investment in Marlborough-based ethanol technology developer Qteros Inc. The deal stems from Valero’s acquisition of certain assets of North Dakota-based VeraSun Energy, a Qteros investor that filed for bankruptcy last year.

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    Mentions: University of Massachusetts Raytheon Springfield

16. Study says Springfield has saved millions of dollars on health care costs

    Explore masslive.com May 18 2009 Education , Health Care

    The city joined the state-run Group Insurance Commission in January 2007.

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    Mentions: University of Massachusetts Michael D. Bissonnette Springfield

17. State oversight to continue in Springfield

    Explore masslive.com May 18 2009 Education

    By MIKE PLAISANCE mplaisance@repub.com SPRINGFIELD - The state will maintain a presence in city finances even after the June 30 departure of the state-appointed Springfield Finance Control Board, councilors were told Monday. Specifically, whomever is appointed to the new...

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18. Mohegan Sun operators open storefront office in hopes of building casino in Palmer

    Explore masslive.com May 18 2009

    

    Several current and former Palmer officials said they support creation of a casino in town.

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19. Country Squire furniture store in Agawam going out of business

    Explore masslive.com May 18 2009 Education , Retail

    

    Its sister business, Cooper's Curtains & Gifts Country, will remain open.

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    Mentions: West Springfield Springfield

20. Holyoke hungry for life at night

    Explore masslive.com May 17 2009 Tourism

    Many Holyoke residents wish there was more entertainment and restaurants open at night downtown.

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21. Microbreweries sprout in W. Mass.

    Explore Home - BostonHerald.com May 17 2009

    Something may be brewing in Millers Falls. The local Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public hearing later this month on a proposal to build a microbrewery near...

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22. Microbrewery pitched for western Mass village

    Explore Boston.com May 17 2009

    Something may be brewing in Millers Falls. The Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public hearing later this month on a proposal to build a microbrewery near the center of the western Massachusetts village.

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23. East Longmeadow company makes special scopes that can see inside auto engines

    Explore masslive.com May 17 2009

    

    GenScope will roll out its new line of micro-diameter scopes Tuesday the Eastern States Exposition grounds in West Springfield.

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24. MA economy gets bump from gay marriage

    Explore WWLP 22 News Springfield May 17 2009 Education , Tourism

    A study says the over 12,000 same-sex marriages performed in Massachusetts since 2004 have pumped over $111 million into the state's economy.

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    Mentions: University of Massachusetts Amherst

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