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Advocated for state economic development incentives for area companies like
A. Duie Pyle, Genzyme, St. Gobain, Meadowbrook Orchards, Injectronics and
Phillips Precision broadening the commercial tax base and creating local jobs.
Supported business development efforts which led to significant decreases in area unemployment rates.
Cracked down on wasteful spending within state government, eliminating the need for a higher gas tax and increased tolls, and called for an end to pension abuse at state agencies such as
Massport.
Structured healthcare legislation which reduced premiums for small businesses.
Promoted job creation measures in biotech, clean energy and information
technologies including the solar panel project at Prescott Mills in Clinton.
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