Category: Massachusetts State Information

Martha Coakley Announces Run for Governor

Pledging to improve our schools and continue to build an economy where everyone has the opportunity to lift themselves up, Martha Coakley announced that she is running for Governor of Massachusetts.

 A native of Berkshire County, Coakley charted a career as a distinguished prosecutor before serving as Middlesex District Attorney and now as the Commonwealth’s…

SALES TAX HOLIDAY WEEKEND APPROVED! Set for August 10th & 11th

Legislation designating Saturday, August 10th and Sunday, August 11th as a Sales Tax Holiday weekend has been passed by the Legislature and is now awaiting Governor Patrick’s signature. The Governor has previously stated that he will sign the holiday weekend into law. RAM urges all members to thank the Governor, Senate President Therese-Murray, Speaker of…

Massachusetts Ranks #2 in National Clean Technology Index, Boston Among Top 10 Cities

Massachusetts ranked second in the nation behind only California for its commitment to clean energy technology, according to an annual index released that also placed Boston as the 10th best city for clean technology innovation and expansion. The report, published by Clean Edge Inc, with The Energy Foundation and Wells Fargo, said Massachusetts is one…