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CCC Executive Director Travis Ahern pushed back against the dollar amount named by Shapiro, saying it was a misinterpretation, but said CCC will work with the inspector general’s office to address concerns.
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House rejects Gov. Healey's proposed prescription drug tax expected to generate $60M in revenue
4 hours agoMariano told top pharmaceutical and biotech leaders at MassBio's "State of Possible" conference that the House would drop the idea that the governor put forward in her $62 billion annual budget bill in January.
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Sponsored articleWith a focus on member service and efficiency, Altus Dental is poised for continued growth in 2025
March 5, 2025In the local dental insurance market, Altus Dental is prepared and well-positioned to continue building its reputation as a trusted partner for businesses of all sizes
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March 5, 2025
Poll gauges Mass. residents' interest in gas tax reform, congestion pricing
March 26, 2025Asked if Massachusetts should study the use of congestion pricing in and around Boston, 48% said yes and 35% said no.
March 26, 2025
Proposed tax change could help state’s small farms
March 26, 2025A pair of western Massachusetts lawmakers made an urgent plea to their colleagues Tuesday to allow smaller farms to access property tax benefits currently available only to their larger peers.
March 26, 2025
State care agencies under microscope at Worcester hearing as potential third state-run veterans' home is floated
March 26, 2025At a Joint Ways and Means Committee hearing in Worcester, the secretary described the next budget cycle as being about the "organizational maturation" of the Executive Office of Veterans Services.
March 26, 2025
Clark joins United Nations initiative dedicated to human rights, sustainability
March 26, 2025Clark University and its business school have joined 1,700 institutions worldwide working to realize the goals of the United Nations as the Worcester university has joined the UN Academic Impact initiative.
March 26, 2025
ICE operation apprehends 370 in Mass., including four in Central Mass.
March 25, 2025Of those apprehended, one individual was from Worcester, one from Milford, and two from Marlborough.
March 25, 2025
Marlborough software firm acquires producer of church management platform
March 25, 2025ConnectedView has acquired a Connecticut-based church management software company.
March 25, 2025
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Massport approves driving fee increase for Logan Airport
March 21, 2025The costs of getting to or from Logan International Airport by car, including via Uber and Lyft, will get more expensive this summer under a package of fee increases approved by the Massachusetts Port Authority that are intended to raise $1.1 billion over five years.
March 21, 2025
Analyst predicts possible paths for Medicaid cuts and how they would impact Mass.
March 21, 2025Boozang said Manatt's estimate is that states would have to increase their own spending by 20% to maintain the current program level spending if deep federal cuts are enacted.
March 21, 2025
Dean College introduces 16 new academic programs
March 21, 2025A suite of new academic programs have been added to the catalogue of study at Dean College to best prepare students at the Franklin school for their professional careers.
March 21, 2025
Ascend Elements names former oil executive as next CEO
March 21, 2025Clean energy manufacturer Ascend Elements has named Linh Austin as CEO and president, replacing Mike O’Kronley as the leader of the Westborough electric vehicle battery recycling firm.
March 21, 2025
Clark, WPI game design programs named among best in nation
March 20, 2025The game design programs at Clark University and Worcester Polytechnic Institute have been named among the nation’s best on The Princeton Review’s lists ranking the top 50 game design college programs and top 25 graduate programs for 2025.
March 20, 2025
WBDC rebrands former Saint-Gobain property, largest revitalization project in its history
March 20, 2025The Worcester Business Development Corp. has branded the 51 acres of the former Saint-Gobain Abrasives southern campus in Worcester.
March 20, 2025
Q&A: Bringing history to life at the American Antiquarian Society
Updated: March 24, 2025The world’s largest collection of pre-20th century, American ephemera sits prominently on Salisbury Street in Worcester.
Updated: March 24, 2025
A Thousand Words: Falling business confidence
Updated: March 24, 2025In February, the Massachusetts Business Confidence Index fell 5.2 points, representing the largest over-the-month drop since the COVID pandemic. The Associated Industries of Massachusetts said the state's sudden confidence decline is due to uncertainty around federal policy actions including new tariffs, heightened scrutiny of migrant workers, and potential cuts to National Institutes of Health research funding.
Updated: March 24, 2025Editorial: DEI policies can help businesses succeed
Updated: March 24, 2025DEI policies are about maximizing companies’ opportunities for revenue and profits, better serving their customer bases, and building stronger workforces.
Updated: March 24, 2025
Viewpoint: Don't let big cannabis crush small business
Updated: March 24, 2025Three members of the Massachusetts Cannabis Equity Council argue the state should keep current limits on the amount of cannabis business licenses one person or entity can possess.
Updated: March 24, 2025
I can be there when my daughter really needs me
Updated: March 24, 2025Owning a business has a sense of freedom I do not take for granted. That freedom has looked different over the years. Now being a parent, it has a new meaning.
Updated: March 24, 2025101: Fostering career development opportunities
Updated: March 24, 2025By prioritizing professional growth, businesses create a culture of learning that benefits everyone.
Updated: March 24, 2025
Homelessness and hunger create a domino effect of need in our communities
Updated: March 24, 2025In January 2024, the federal government released a report on homelessness in America. The statistics were staggering: an 18% increase in homelessness, mostly driven by lack of affordable housing, natural disasters, and the end of pandemic assistance impacting individuals across our country.
Updated: March 24, 2025
6 Things I know about ... Growing a business through podcasting
Updated: March 24, 2025David Oliva, general manager of Berlin-based Organomation, shares some pointers on using a podcast to help grow your business.
Updated: March 24, 2025
Movers & Shakers for March 24, 2025
Updated: March 24, 2025Employees are being hired, promoted, and elected to boards throughout Mirick O’Connell, Fletcher Tilton, and MutualOne Bank.
Updated: March 24, 2025
Book of Lists 2024
Worcester Business Journal's annual Book of Lists is filled cover-to-cover with pure market intelligence on significant businesses and players in the Central Massachusetts economy and community. The 45 lists in this 2024 edition highlight the top companies and professionals in sectors including banking & finance, real estate, manufacturing, health care, education, nonprofits, hospitality, and professionals services. This year's edition even includes three lists never previously published.
