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Uncertainty weakens business confidence
July 5, 2016Weak job growth nationally and the uncertainty that followed Great Britain's vote to leave the European Union contributed to a drop in employer confidence last month, according to a monthly employer survey.
July 5, 2016
Lawmakers slash UMass funding request $26M
July 1, 2016As the University of Massachusetts prepares to make a decision on student tuition and fee levels based on the state budget, House and Senate lawmakers on Thursday were working to pass a new spending accord for fiscal 2017 that falls $25.5 million
July 1, 2016
Mass. Senate passes energy bill
July 1, 2016An energy bill passed 39-0 by the Senate Thursday evening would require the solicitation of long-term contracts for at least 2,000 megawatts of offshore wind by 2027 as part of an effort to diversify the state's energy mix and comply with greenhouse
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
Lawmakers slap together on-time budget
June 30, 2016Responding to instability in the stock market that has shredded revenue estimates for next year, House and Senate leaders on Thursday will seek passage of a $39.15 billion budget accord for the fiscal year beginning Friday that slashes $750 million
June 30, 2016
Senate passes ride-hailing bill
June 30, 2016The Senate on Wednesday passed a bill to create a regulatory structure for the novel app-based ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft.
June 30, 2016
Taxi drivers lobby for fingerprinting of Uber, Lyft drivers
June 29, 2016Taxi drivers converged on Beacon Hill Tuesday to lobby senators on a series of amendments they said would strengthen passenger safety.
June 29, 2016
AG steps in on Nashoba winery dispute
June 29, 2016Attorney General Maura Healey took steps Tuesday to ensure that Nashoba Valley Winery can continue operating as it has for the past 16 years without needing to try to speed a legislative fix through the House and Senate in the closing weeks of
June 29, 2016
Personal care attendants concerned over OT changes
June 29, 2016Personal care attendants in Central Massachusetts said they were concerned how changes to state overtime policy could affect their ability to provide proper care for their patients.
June 29, 2016
Disability advocates blast proposed personal care regulations
June 28, 2016As the Baker administration gets ready to implement new overtime regulations on personal care services next month, disability advocates are slamming the changes as “extremely scary” for those who often require more than full-time assistance with
June 28, 2016
MBTA scrambling to load higher fares
June 28, 2016Facing a Friday deadline, the MBTA and its software vendor are scrambling to load new fares into fare gates, vending machines and systems on buses and trolleys.
June 28, 2016
Central Mass. home sales continue climbing
June 28, 2016Sales of Central Massachusetts homes have continued to climb, with both Worcester and Middlesex counties posting year-over-year increases of more than 20 percent.
June 28, 2016
Baker backs Nashoba winery in alcohol dispute
June 28, 2016Charlie Baker has thrown his support behind the Nashoba Valley Winery to allow it to continue to pour its homemade wines, beers and spirits at both the Bolton winery and restaurant.
June 28, 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
Brexit impacting Massachusetts budget, businesses
June 27, 2016Great Britain's vote to break free from the European Union sent ripples through the world's financial markets Friday, adding to the global concerns being watched by those with a stake in the Massachusetts economy, including state government leaders.
June 27, 2016
Mass. manufacturers brace for Brexit impact
June 24, 2016Massachusetts manufacturers are bracing for increased exporting difficulties the British exit from the European Union could have on Bay State exports.
June 24, 2016
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