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Judge rejects suspended cannabis chair’s appeal
February 7, 2024An Appeals Court judge on Tuesday rejected suspended Cannabis Control Chairwoman Shannon O'Brien's petition, once again clearing the way for Treasurer Deborah Goldberg to schedule the meeting that could lead to O'Brien's firing.
February 7, 2024
Achieving diversity in higher education, without affirmative action
Updated: February 5, 2024Halfway through her tenure as the university’s inaugural DEI fellow, Ilyasah Shabazz is helping Worcester State work to sustain an inclusive and welcoming environment
Updated: February 5, 2024
As fewer U.S. employees work remotely, Central Mass. businesses see benefits in the option, particularly for women who often have busier home lives
Updated: February 5, 2024For women workers especially, increased flexibility and remote work options have opened up new possibilities for balancing work and family responsibilities.
Updated: February 5, 2024
Mass. receives $8M following settlement with pharmaceutical companies
February 2, 2024Massachusetts will receive $8 million to address the opioid crisis as part of a $350 million national settlement with Publicis Health.
February 2, 2024
Legal team of suspended cannabis chair says they were unaware of federal probe
February 2, 2024An attorney for suspended Cannabis Control Commission Chair Shannon O'Brien said Thursday he is not aware of any federal investigation into his client and has not seen the subpoena that the Boston Globe reported Thursday had been sent to state
February 2, 2024
In wake of Uxbridge $1.2M lawsuit settlement, Worcester reveals it stopped collecting cannabis impact fees in early 2023
February 2, 2024Worcester joined a growing list of municipalities no longer collecting community impact fees from cannabis businesses in January 2023, after collecting nearly $5.2 million in those fees from fiscal 2019 to 2023.
February 2, 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-
Suspended cannabis regulator files appeal to lower court ruling
January 23, 2024Cannabis Control Commission Chair Shannon O'Brien's challenge of her suspension is now headed to the Appeals Court.
January 23, 2024 
Movers & Shakers for Jan. 22, 2024
Updated: January 22, 2024Central Massachusetts professionals are getting hired and promoted at companies like Mechanics Hall, Mirick O'Connell, MutualOne Bank, and Bowditch & Dewey.
Updated: January 22, 2024
Heywood marks behavioral health milestone as it works to emerge from bankruptcy
January 9, 2024Heywood Healthcare leaders have worked in the last several months to right-size its operations amid an ongoing bankruptcy, said co-CEO Rozanna Penney, but Monday marked a day of regeneration for the Gardner-based health system.
January 9, 2024
Best of Business 2024: Best Professional Services
Updated: January 8, 2024Need a lawyer, accountant, credit union, bank, or health insurance provider? These 12 companies have been named the best professional services providers in Central Massachusetts.
Updated: January 8, 2024
WBJ names the 2024 Best of Business award winners
Updated: January 8, 2024WBJ readers voted for the top 55 companies in categories like Best Bank, Best Nonprofit Fundraiser Event, Best After-Work Bar, and Best Forensic Accountant.
Updated: January 8, 2024
Tree House fires back against minority owner’s lawsuit, saying he made $850K off $10K investment
December 29, 2023The majority owners of Charlton-based Tree House Brewing have responded to a November lawsuit filed by an individual with a minority stake in the company, claiming the passive investor has been well compensated for his initial $10,000 investment and
December 29, 2023-
Ongoing second investigation clouds timeline for O'Brien suspension hearing
December 28, 2023A judge late last week cleared the way for Treasurer Deborah Goldberg to hold a hearing on the potential termination of Cannabis Control Commission Chair Shannon O'Brien, but the scheduling of that meeting is now tied to an open investigation that O
December 28, 2023 
Cannabis 2024 economic forecast: Businesses to struggle
Updated: December 25, 2023Chaos would probably be a fitting description for the cannabis industry in general during 2023 and don’t expect that chaos to dissipate in 2024.
Updated: December 25, 2023
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