How contractors can deal with increased competition and survive with lower revenues
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Governor Patrick seeks $3.8 billion to fix bridges in Massachusetts
Posted on April 9, 2008 by webauthor
From the Boston Globe: “Governor Deval Patrick plans today to unveil a $3.8 billion bond proposal to repair 411 deteriorating bridges throughout the state over the next eight years, a project he will argue not only improves road safety but also pumps cash into the economy to buffer Massachusetts from a recession…” See Full Article
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Economy woes – two articles
Posted on February 21, 2008 by webauthor
For more recent articles relating to economy, click here (updaed 8/7/08). From the Boston Globe “If oil prices stay at $100 a barrel, gasoline prices could rise to $4 a gallon, sucking about $100 billion from the US economy – about the same amount as the stimulus [package] would put into consumers’ hands.” “Nothing’s more difficult [...]
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Governor Patrick unveils $4.8 billion transportation bill
Posted on November 30, 2007 by webauthor
Associated Press – November 29, 2007 3:04 PM ET Boston (AP) – Governor Patrick unveils a plan to pump $4.8 billion into the state’s crumbling transportation infrastructure. The bill requires the state to borrow $2.9 billion. The rest of the money will come from federal funds. The measure includes $500 million for road and bridge [...]
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Bullish suburban developers despite economic trends
Posted on November 26, 2007 by webauthor
“The suburbs of Boston are experiencing a burst of development not seen in years….” Suburban developers thinking bigger – Plans mean new revenue, amenities, and concerns
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