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Top Mass. lawmaker says state's hospitals are struggling
January 31, 2024During a policy breakfast at a Boston hotel, Health Care Financing Committee Co-chair Rep. John Lawn told biopharmaceutical and health care industry leaders that ensuring constituents have access to care is the "number-one priority" for the
January 31, 2024
Westborough optics company lands $4.4M+ in defense-related contracts
January 31, 2024Kopin Corp., a Westborough-based manufacturer of optical and electronic display equipment, has announced it has received over $4.4-million worth of new contracts and follow-on orders.
January 31, 2024
Advocates call for legislative changes following Healey's cuts to elder care budget
January 31, 2024While the demand for services is there, the lack of utilization is a workforce issue, said Jehlen, who co-chairs the Legislature's committees on both elder affairs and labor.
January 31, 2024
Students rally at state house in support of climate, transparency bills
January 31, 2024Nearly 200 high school and college students skipped classes Tuesday to advocate for a slate of climate resiliency and government transparency bills at the State House, starting with a chilly outdoor rally followed by meetings with lawmakers.
January 31, 2024
Massachusetts Health Connector sees largest number of enrollees in a decade
January 30, 2024One key factor behind the increase had been forecast by state officials: the MassHealth eligibility redetermination campaign.
January 30, 2024
Treasurer’s attorneys say suspended cannabis chair’s appeal delayed delivery of investigation report
January 30, 2024The results of a second investigation into the conduct of suspended Cannabis Control Commission Chairwoman Shannon O'Brien are in and Treasurer Deborah Goldberg was preparing to share them with O'Brien -- along with a proposed February date for the
January 30, 2024
Milford Regional joins industrywide healthcare effort to improve worker safety
January 30, 2024The Massachusetts Health and Hospital Association filed legislation to address the problem of workplace violence, while the Massachusetts Nurses Association proposed a law with more teeth
January 30, 2024
Report: Worcester median rent rose 7.6% in 2023
January 29, 2024Rental rates saw a large increase in Worcester in 2023, but not as large of an increase seen in other midsize American metros.
January 29, 2024
South Boston lawmaker says hospitals will not be allowed to fail
January 29, 2024Weighing potential impacts on hospitals in their districts, senators have been privately discussing financial challenges roiling the Steward Health Care system, according to one South Boston lawmaker.
January 29, 2024
City seeks public feedback as Worcester Now | Next development plan nears final stages
January 29, 2024Following the public comment period, the plan will be put in front of the Planning Board for final approval some time this winter.
January 29, 2024
MBTA expects challenging fiscal year despite budget increase
January 26, 2024Gov. Maura Healey's push to increase state support for the MBTA could help the agency navigate the year ahead, but it would not be enough to solve a projected budget gap, officials said Thursday.
January 26, 2024
Healey files second annual budget amidst uncertain fiscal outlook
January 25, 2024The Healey administration wants to tap new revenue sources and keep spending growth somewhat constrained in a $58.15 billion state budget that officials pitched as putting Massachusetts on a "glide path" toward potentially better financial
January 25, 2024
State committee gives favorable report to bill aiming to increase government transparency
January 25, 2024While the bill has a long path ahead of it, advocates for more government transparency are encouraged that a House-Senate committee on Tuesday gave a favorable report to a bill whose sponsors say it will bring needed "sunlight" to the legislative
January 25, 2024
Cannabis equity trust fund set to award $2.3M
January 25, 2024Applications for the first grants from a new fund meant to support cannabis entrepreneurs in communities disproportionately harmed by the War on Drugs are due next month, with $2.3 million available to help qualified business licensees with urgent
January 25, 2024
Central Mass. unemployment rates spike, rise above 2022 levels
January 24, 2024All four metropolitan areas of Central Massachusetts saw significant jumps in their unemployment rates in December.
January 24, 2024-
Healey calls for overhaul of state’s veteran services
January 24, 2024The legislation (H 4172), which Healey dubbed the HERO Act, calls for 17 different spending and policy changes with a combined goal of expanding benefits, modernizing services, and ensuring that veterans of all backgrounds are included and
January 24, 2024
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