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BOSTON, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — On Wednesday, Governor Healey signed an executive order establishing an Advisory Council on Competitiveness to drive economic growth and strengthen the state’s business climate.
The Council will advise the Governor on matters related to taxation, business incentives, workforce development, innovation, regulation, and other factors.
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