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Bill would ban handheld device use while driving
June 30, 2017Massachusetts drivers would be banned from using handheld devices behind the wheel under legislation approved by the Senate on Thursday.
June 30, 2017
Retailers push for sales tax ballot question
June 30, 2017The Retailers Association of Massachusetts on Thursday waded deeper into its exploration of a possible ballot question in 2018 to lower the state's sales tax.
June 30, 2017
Framingham State extending sign language degree
June 30, 2017Framingham State University announced it will extend its bachelor's degree program in American Sign Language so students can complete all four years at FSU.
June 30, 2017
State's industrial areas move towards renewables
June 29, 2017Business groups in areas like the Blackstone Valley are asking lawmakers to boost the state's commitment to renewable energy, arguing that clean power can be the modern-day economic driver for their regions.
June 29, 2017
Worcester's 'American Hustle' building getting $26M revitalization
June 28, 2017A $26 million redevelopment announced Wednesday will fill Worcester's Central Building with 55 residential units and ground-floor retail, with funding help from the city and multiple state agencies.
June 28, 2017
TechSandBox incubator closing in July
June 28, 2017TechSandBox is closing its doors at the end of July due to a lack of sustainable funding, the Hopkinton incubator announced Tuesday afternoon.
June 28, 2017
Insurers drop out of state exchanges
June 28, 2017Participation in the Massachusetts health insurance exchange is still robust, but some counties in other parts of the U.S. are seeing plan options dwindle, the federal government said.
June 28, 2017
NECC owner gets 9 years in prison
June 27, 2017The owner and head pharmacist of New England Compounding Center was sentenced to nine years in prison on Monday, five years after he orchestrated a public health crisis leaving hundreds of patients sick and dozens dead.
June 27, 2017
MBTA wants alcohol advertising revenue
June 27, 2017MBTA overseers plan to take a cautious first sip, rather than a big gulp, of advertising revenue from the booze industry.
June 27, 2017
Median home price reaches record high
June 27, 2017The median home price in Massachusetts hit its highest mark ever for the month of May and analysts say the steady rise in price stems from low inventory, a seemingly chronic issue in the state's housing market.
June 27, 2017
QCC signs airline mechanics agreement
June 27, 2017Worcester area residents can become airplane mechanics through a new community college partnership in the works since 2012.
June 27, 2017
WBJ named best designed biz journal in country
June 26, 2017The Worcester Business Journal won six industry awards Saturday, including first for Best Overall Design and third Best Newspaper, all in the small publication category.
June 26, 2017
Worcester picks $53M development for old courthouse
June 26, 2017A $53-million project with 125 apartment units and retail has been chosen by the city to be built at the long-vacant Worcester County Courthouse.
June 26, 2017
Contraception spending in Mass. fell sharply under Obamacare
June 26, 2017Spending by Massachusetts women on prescription contraceptives dropped sharply under the federal health care law known as the Affordable Care Act, according to data scheduled to be released Monday by the state's Health Policy Commission.
June 26, 2017
State may need temporary budget
June 26, 2017The new fiscal year begins Saturday and Gov. Charlie Baker and the Legislature are poised to pass a temporary budget to keep state government functioning while work continues on a permanent spending plan.
June 26, 2017
Change coming at top of state environmental group
June 26, 2017The leader of the Environmental League of Massachusetts is stepping down after a decade, to be replaced by the head of energy and climate programs at Adidas.
June 26, 2017
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