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Economic Development
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Baker backs taxing Airbnb
July 22, 2016A Senate proposal imposing hotel taxes on private homes and rooms for rent, such as those booked through the online portal Airbnb, gained the support of Gov. Charlie Baker on Thursday.
July 22, 2016
Officials in discussions about Mass. military installations
July 20, 2016State lawmakers and other state officials met Tuesday morning with representatives from the federal government and various branches of the military to discuss the status of the state's military installations.
July 20, 2016
Legislators aim to finish 'big six' bills
July 19, 2016Legislators are optimistic they will be able to tackle important bills such as economic development, restricting the use of non-compete agreements and ensuring pay equity between genders in less than two weeks.
July 19, 2016
Tax-free weekend on the ropes
July 18, 2016As the state government continues to deal with stunted revenues, it appears the sales tax holiday that has come to be a staple in Massachusetts retailer's August plans might be one of the casualties.
July 18, 2016
Evaluating the price of parking in Worcester
July 18, 2016With growing signs of downtown revitalization, city and business officials confront subsidized parking rates to improve infrastructure.
July 18, 2016
Senate authorizes online lottery
July 15, 2016The Senate authorized the Lottery to expand into cyberspace as part of an economic development bill that passed Thursday night on a 39-1 vote.
July 15, 2016
Corporate tax credits targeted by Senate
July 14, 2016Executives whose pay dwarfs that of their workforce could be constrained from obtaining corporate tax credits in Massachusetts under one of several tax-related proposals up for debate in the Senate Thursday.
July 14, 2016
Beer makers, distributors at odds
July 14, 2016Backers of the beer distribution industry are in opposition to legislation that would free up brewers to change who brings their products to market.
July 14, 2016
House's $915M eco-devel bill includes fantasy gaming, crane funding
July 6, 2016The latest draft of a major economic development bill would authorize more than $915 million in borrowing over the next five years, roughly on par with the bottom line of the bill Gov. Charlie Baker filed in January.
July 6, 2016
Economic development bill on the move
July 5, 2016A major economic development bill was advanced by members of the House Ways and Means Committee over the holiday weekend.
July 5, 2016
Research Bureau: Worcester needs parking division
July 1, 2016A report released Thursday from the Worcester Regional Research Bureau recommends the city create an independent parking division and raise parking rates, so a dedicated staff can give the proper attention to the infrastructure, service and
July 1, 2016House passes bill with new restrictions on non-compete agreements
June 30, 2016The Massachusetts House on Wednesday approved a bill that restricts the use of non-compete agreements -- clauses included in contracts to prevent employees from jumping ship and bringing their knowledge to competitors.
June 30, 2016
Senate bill seeks bigger renewable base
June 27, 2016The Massachusetts Senate plans an aggressive approach to bolstering the state's power supplies with renewable resources like hydropower and offshore wind.
June 27, 2016
Antonio's Pizza expands to Worcester with $3M restaurant
June 27, 2016Antonio's Pizza by the Slice has officially opened its $3 million, 180-seat restaurant in Worcester as the area chain continues to expand.
June 27, 2016
MassDOT announces $88M in Marlborough-area projects
June 23, 2016Road construction will be booming in and around Marlborough in the near future as the state has committed at least $87.8 million in MassDOT projects to take place in the city and the surrounding area
June 23, 2016
Worcester's $90M luxury apartment complex breaks ground
June 23, 2016A $90-million luxury apartment complex broke ground on Wednesday amid fanfare from local officials and developers as another piece needed to complete City Square and the redevelopment of downtown Worcester.
June 23, 2016
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