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Editorial
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The Massachusetts public records law needs consequences
Updated: March 16, 2020Massachusetts has a decent public records law, although legislators aren't subject to it and it lacks real teeth for enforcement, as there are few consequences when governments drag their feet.
Updated: March 16, 2020 - Editorial
Editorial: Finding purpose in profits
Updated: March 2, 2020It is eye-opening to hear from the world’s leading investor that a singular focus on money isn’t the only bottom line we should be paying attention to.
Updated: March 2, 2020 
Letter from the EditorHer story is what matters
Updated: February 17, 2020When you read reporter Sarah Connell’s feature “Disrespected” you will notice not all the details are there, as we wanted to create a safe space for the women who were willing to relay their experiences of sexual harassment.
Updated: February 17, 2020- Editorial
Editorial: Mass. needs a law to get women on public company boards
Updated: February 17, 2020The time may have come for Massachusetts to consider adopting a law similar to ones in California and Western Europe, either requiring or recommending public companies have a certain number of women on their boards of directors.
Updated: February 17, 2020 - Editorial
Central Mass. needs Opportunity Zone investments
Updated: February 3, 2020If a developer was to pick an underutilized Worcester commercial property to revitalize and make his or her mark on the city, the 24-story Worcester Plaza would be a good choice.
Updated: February 3, 2020 - Editorial
Running the numbers on the WooSox deal
Updated: January 20, 2020A better measure for judging project success than the tax revenues from properties near the new stadium would be the overall municipal tax revenues rising at a healthy pace.
Updated: January 20, 2020 -
From the Editor
Worcester’s buzz has to turn into substance
January 20, 2020As much as hype can build up momentum, you can’t take it to the bank. Eventually, the sizzle needs the steak.
January 20, 2020 - Editorial
UMass Memorial's Dickson proves he is worth $2.3M
Updated: January 6, 2020It is easy to scoff at the $2.3 million in total compensation made by Eric Dickson, president and CEO of UMass Memorial Health Care in Worcester, and say he is overpaid.
Updated: January 6, 2020 - Editorial
Massachusetts must be national leader on immigration
Updated: December 9, 2019In order to become a state where immigrants want to pursue the American dream, Massachusetts needs to do more than hang a Welcome sign on its front door.
Updated: December 9, 2019 
From the EditorThe new U.S. immigration policy is just so stupid
December 9, 2019The U.S. can’t continue to have the world’s No. 1 economy with the world’s No. 3 population size without relying on outsiders coming in to help.
December 9, 2019- Editorial
Massachusetts needs to lean into public transit
Updated: November 25, 2019As state legislators go behind closed doors to understand the issue better before arriving at a comprehensive strategy, we urge them to consider a solution placing high priority on public transit.
Updated: November 25, 2019 -
From the Editor
The jobless heroes of a dead sports blog
Updated: November 25, 2019Oct. 30, 2019 marked a profound and great day in the history of American ideals, which left the heroes at the center of this story unemployed.
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From the Editor
Because I have an awesome wife
Updated: October 28, 2019A frequent question/statement I get from people once they start to know me is, “How do you do it all?” or “I don’t know how you do it.”
Updated: October 28, 2019 - Editorial
Outsiders have Worcester trending up
Updated: October 28, 2019In October, two of the three tallest buildings in Worcester, a couple blocks from each other on Main Street, were sold to investors from Boston and Los Angeles, indicating the growing level of interest in the market from outside the region will
Updated: October 28, 2019 - Editorial
Implementing education reform will be the real challenge
October 14, 2019Massachusetts appears headed in the right direction toward closing the achievement gap in its public schools, as the state Senate passed the $1.5-billion Student Opportunity Act earlier this month. The House takes up the bill next, with Gov.
October 14, 2019 - Editorial
Worcester could be a craft beer town
September 30, 2019In 2018, craft brewers made up 13% of all beer made in the U.S., up a percentage point from 2016.
That’s good for $28 billion in revenues split among the country’s 7,000+ craft breweries.
September 30, 2019
