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Following the no-confidence vote, union members are now engaging in a practice of work-to-rule, where they only adhere to the minimum requirements of their contracts.
Both Mero-Carlson and Mayor Joseph Petty insisted these proposed mandatory payments to the city government are not a tax.
Worcester State University will establish two nursing endowment funds and a study abroad program following a $1.24-million gift from assets of the city’s former Becker College.
Sen. Becca Rausch of Needham questioned why clean energy is singled out when farms have other needs as well.
Eliminating the $5 million annual cap on refundable credits will help more "early-stage, high-growth companies" participate in the incentive program, the administration said, even if they are not yet profitable.
Officials said Hao is leaving state government to address pressing family matters but will continue to be available as an advisor to Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey is warning the effects of these cuts will be irretrievable, impacting residents, employees, and companies through all industry sectors.
The franchise operators of nearly 80 Dunkin' locations, including in four communities in Central Massachusetts have been cited by the Massachusetts Attorney General for allegedly violating child labor laws.
While the statewide climb in prices was expected, the slight decline in total sales in both Central Massachusetts and the entire state was not foreseen.
Senate Democrats announced a bill Monday morning intended to shield reproductive and transgender care in Massachusetts from out-of-state threats, saying it was part of the response effort to the Trump administration.
A proposed bill moving through the Massachusetts legislature would prohibit tobacco and nicotine product sales to anyone born after Jan. 1, 2006, eventually phasing out legal sales in the state. Supporters of the bill say it will protect the next generation from harmful tobacco and nicotine addictions while opponents argue the legislation would infringe upon adult autonomy and hurt small businesses reliant on product sales.
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