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Government & Politics

  • Spectra committed to gas pipeline project

    State House News Service August 24, 2016

    The company leading the push for a major natural gas pipeline project that would serve New England appeared undeterred Tuesday by the SJC's ruling on passing costs to customers.

    State House News Service August 24, 2016
  • Opiate training practices extended to PAs, community health centers

    Laura Finaldi August 24, 2016

    Core competency standards for healthcare students on how to deal with prescription drug misuse have been extended, the Baker administration announced Monday.

    Laura Finaldi August 24, 2016
  • Eversource withdraws natural gas pipeline application

    State House News Service August 23, 2016

    Eversource, a gas and electric utility, has withdrawn its application for natural gas transportation and storage contracts, which would run along a proposed pipeline called Access Northeast.

    State House News Service August 23, 2016
  • Unlicensed Framingham clinic fined $17M

    Sam Bonacci August 23, 2016

    Two Florida companies have been ordered to pay $17 million for deceptively marketing and billing for medications and services at an unlicensed medical clinic in Framingham.

    Sam Bonacci August 23, 2016
  • Canadian consul general to visit Worcester

    Laura Finaldi August 23, 2016

    David Alward, the consul general of Canada to New England, is scheduled to visit Worcester on Thursday to explore business opportunities between Canada and Central Massachusetts through two site visits.

    Laura Finaldi August 23, 2016
  • Citizens panel begins legal marijuana exploration

    Statehouse News Service August 22, 2016

    Seven experts with experience in marijuana policy, including legal, medical and business types, will help a group of 20 Massachusetts voters dive headfirst into the debate over the marijuana legalization ballot question in order to give fellow

    Statehouse News Service August 22, 2016
  • New prescription monitoring system goes live

    State House News Service August 22, 2016

    A new version of the state's prescription monitoring program, called the Massachusetts Prescription Awareness Tool (MassPAT) was scheduled to go live Monday.

    State House News Service August 22, 2016
  • State preps for Oct. 28 switch to electronic tolling

    State House News Service August 22, 2016

    With electronic eyes set to take the place of toll plazas, Massachusetts transportation officials have proposed a tiered payment system that strongly favors those who obtain transponders from the state.

    State House News Service August 22, 2016
  • Worcester Airport gets $1.4M for runway lighting

    Sam Bonacci August 22, 2016

    The Worcester Airport will have new runway lighting for enhanced safety thanks to a $1.4-million grant announced Monday from the Federal Aviation Administration.

    Sam Bonacci August 22, 2016
  • New prescription monitoring system to allow state-to-state info sharing

    State House News Service August 19, 2016

    A new version of the state's prescription monitoring system is scheduled to go live next week after more than $6 million in upgrades, reportedly making the program a key tool to fight misuse of prescription drugs.

    State House News Service August 19, 2016
  • Mount Wachusett secures $1.18M grant

    Sam Bonacci August 19, 2016

    Mount Wachusett Community College has received a five-year, $1.18 million Federal grant that will help adults in the region successfully transition to college or other postsecondary education.

    Sam Bonacci August 19, 2016
  • Central Mass. brewer, makers are finalists for statewide awards

    Sam Bonacci August 19, 2016

    A brewery, three makers and an entertainment provider from Central Massachusetts have been selected as the area's finalists for the 2015 Team Massachusetts Economic Impact Awards put on by MassEcon.

    Sam Bonacci August 19, 2016
  • Court rules ratepayers not on the hook for pipeline costs

    State House News Service August 18, 2016

    The Supreme Judicial Court dealt a blow on Wednesday to Gov. Charlie Baker's efforts to increase the flow of natural gas to the region, ruling that utilities cannot ask electric ratepayers to help finance the construction of gas pipelines.

    State House News Service August 18, 2016
  • Revenue projections down $630M in final state budget

    State House News Service August 18, 2016

    State budget writers and finance officials lowered the tax revenue estimate for fiscal year 2017 by $629 million before enacting the fiscal 2017 budget, a state finance official told investors Wednesday.

    State House News Service August 18, 2016
  • Mass. unemployment rate dips to 4.1%

    State House News Service August 18, 2016

    The state's unemployment rate dropped to 4.1 percent in July as estimates showed 7,300 Bay State jobs added last month.

    State House News Service August 18, 2016
  • Rise in foreclosures adds urgency to push for local mitigation powers

    State House News Service August 17, 2016

    Activists and homeowners Tuesday pushed the Legislature to clarify the rights of municipalities to try to prevent foreclosures and minimize their damage.

    State House News Service August 17, 2016

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The number of artificial intelligence programs, such large language models and other such technology, are becoming more pervasive and are being catered to specific industries and specific tasks. On Aug. 18, the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education responded to the increased use of AI in the classroom by releasing statewide AI guidance for educators.