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Government & Politics

  • Transportation firm fined $32K over Douglas spill

    February 3, 2017

    The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection on Friday said it assessed a $32,000 penalty against Illinois tanker truck firm Atlas SN. for a diesel fuel spill at 81 Main St. in Douglas.

    February 3, 2017
  • WVEI parent merges with CBS Radio

    February 3, 2017

    Entercom Communications Corp. – the Pennsylvania-based operator of more than 100 radio stations including WVEI 1440AM in Worcester – will merge with CBS Radio to create a company with 244 stations in 47 markets, according to an announcement from the

    February 3, 2017
  • Trump's immigration order "not something that we support," Polito says

    State House News Service February 2, 2017

    The state's number two Republican officeholder unequivocally opposed President Donald Trump's immigration and refugee order in remarks Wednesday.

    State House News Service February 2, 2017
  • Heart to Hub evening train may stop more

    Laura Finaldi February 2, 2017

    A proposal put forth by a Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority committee would add stops on the evening express train from Boston's South Station to Worcester.

    Laura Finaldi February 2, 2017
  • Worcester chamber opposes immigration restrictions

    February 1, 2017

    In advance of Tuesday's City Council vote defeating a proposal to declare Worcester not a sanctuary city, the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce called immigrants vital to the Central Massachusetts economy.

    February 1, 2017
  • Rutland food processor penalized $21K over air permits

    February 1, 2017

    The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection announced Tuesday it has assessed a $21,410 penalty against Rutland AD for violating air pollution regulations at its Jordan Farms Organics Recyclery.

    February 1, 2017
  • New Mass. solar incentives to cut program costs $200M

    State House News Service February 1, 2017

    Solar energy traders would be about the only ones losing out under the Baker Administration's proposed new plan for incentivizing the solar industry, according to state officials who say the plan will benefit solar developers, solar investors and

    State House News Service February 1, 2017
  • Jimmy John's opens first MetroWest location

    Savannah Donohue February 1, 2017

    National sub sandwich chain Jimmy John's opened its first location in MetroWest and second in Central Massachusetts on Tuesday, with a new spot in Northborough.

    Savannah Donohue February 1, 2017
  • Report: Aetna in talks about moving to Mass.

    State House News Service February 1, 2017

    Executives at the Hartford-based health insurer Aetna have been discussing the possibility of relocating to Massachusetts with Gov. Charlie Baker's administration, according to a report Tuesday.

    State House News Service February 1, 2017
  • Gonzalez backs $15 min. wage, would explore single payer

    State House News Service January 31, 2017

    Jay Gonzalez, a former secretary of Administration and Finance who left his job as CEO of the health insurer CeltiCare in December to pursue the governorship, made his campaign official on Monday.

    State House News Service January 31, 2017
  • Immigration and policy protests on display in Worcester

    State House News Service January 31, 2017

    Mayor Joseph Petty plans to address demonstrators rallying in solidarity with immigrants and refugees outside City Hall Tuesday evening.

    State House News Service January 31, 2017
  • Alcoholic beverage commissioner named

    Emily Micucci January 31, 2017

    Jean M. Lorizio has been named commissioner of the state's Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission.

    Emily Micucci January 31, 2017
  • Mass. Life Sciences Center offers new startup money

    Emily Micucci January 31, 2017

    The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) on Tuesday announced a new program that will provide grant funding to early-stage life sciences companies.

    Emily Micucci January 31, 2017
  • Gonzalez to launch gubernatorial bid

    State House News Service January 30, 2017

    Jay Gonzalez, a former state budget chief under Deval Patrick, plans to make his candidacy for governor official, becoming the first formal entrant as the party looks for a viable challenger to Gov. Charlie Baker.

    State House News Service January 30, 2017
  • Pay raises spread among many in Legislature

    State House News Service January 30, 2017

    The group of House lawmakers who receive significantly larger paychecks than their rank-and-file peers is about to grow much larger if the pay-raise bill the governor vetoed Friday becomes law.

    State House News Service January 30, 2017
  • Baker, colleges oppose Trump immigration order

    State House News Service January 30, 2017

    President Donald Trump's executive order on immigration and refugees swiftly met opposition in Massachusetts.

    State House News Service January 30, 2017

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