On Nov. 2 Massachusetts citizens will vote on whether or not to decrease state sales tax from 6.25 to 3 percent. The decrease would have significant outcomes.
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Massachusetts Sales Tax Could Be Cut in Half, Depending on Your Vote
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Repeal Sales Tax on Alcohol? This Year, it’s Number One
On November 2, voters in Massachusetts will go to the polls and decide on three ballot initiatives, the first being to repeal the state sales tax on alcohol.
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Halloween Costume Do’s and Don’ts
Walking through the Halloween store, searching for a costume this weekend, I grew increasingly depressed and exhausted. Why were my main choices a sexy nurse, cop, or schoolteacher? Now, I’m not the biggest feminist but I still feel like Halloween’s sole purpose is to objectify women (besides the candy, don’t even get me started how [...]
Tags: costumes, females, halloween, Jersey Shore, males, Sarah Palin, sexy, trick-or-treating
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Decision 2010
An election preview with race coverage, candidate profiles, multimedia and more. Stay tuned for more content as Nov. 2 draws nearer!
Tags: Charlie Baker, Decision 2010, Deval Patrick, Jill Stein, Massachusetts elections, Tim Cahill
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Warren discusses consumer finances with group of student journalists
Elizabeth Wren, assistant to the White House, held a conference call with student journalists, expanding upon financial options and advice to help with the economy.
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District 5 race heating up
The race for the congressional seat for District 5 is getting tighter, as Republican candidate attempts to beat out Niki Tsongas for the seat held by Democrats for almost 40 years.
Tags: Dale Clark, District 5, Jon Golnik, Massachusetts Congressional races, Niki Tsongas
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Receiver Anthony Nelson filling big shoes left by Victor Cruz, Jeremy Horne
Ever since the Massachusetts football team lost Victor Cruz and Jeremy Horne to graduation, transfer Anthony Nelson has become quarterback Kyle Haven’s favorite target. The receiver leads the Colonial Athletic Association in receptions per game with 6.71.
Tags: Colonial Athletic Association, Jeremy Horne, Kyle Havens, UMass Football, Victor Cruz
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Do you believe in a ‘Hereafter?’
“Hereafter,” Clint Eastwood’s latest directorial effort, proved to be a quietly contemplative examination of the afterlife. Matt Damon stars as psychic “reader” George Lonegan.
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UMass begins series against Friars
The Massachusetts hockey team is looking to turn around its early season woes against Providence this weekend. The Minutemen are coming off recent losses to Minnesota and Boston University.
Tags: Boston University, Minnesota, Providence, UMass Hockey
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Minutemen prepare for James Madison
After suffering two-straight losses, the Massachusetts football team hopes to turn its fortunes around against James Madison this weekend. UMass coach Kevin Morris hopes his team can have a more balanced offense against the Dukes.
Tags: James Madison, Kevin Morris, UMass Football
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