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Editorial
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Patrick, Legislature Can Reach Common Ground On Spending
April 15, 2013The head of the executive branch wants a tax increase that the legislature's leadership doesn't want. He also wants large government investments in areas he believes need it, but that same leadership is tuning him out.
April 15, 2013
Slots Parlor Not The Best Fit For Downtown Worcester
April 1, 2013Worcester is now officially among the contenders in the still-unfolding battle for the state's lone slots parlor license.
April 1, 2013What Price Makes Sense For State Transportation Spending? Beyond Higgins' Silver Lining
March 18, 2013Gov.
March 18, 2013Reality Check On The Economy: Assets And Liabilities
March 4, 2013Are you holding your finger up to the economic winds to provide you with a good sense of direction for your business?
March 4, 2013
Legacy Of Nypro's Lankton Is One Of Hard Work, Generosity
February 18, 2013The recent announcement of the intended sale of Nypro Inc. may have cost Central Massachusetts the headquarters of another large manufacturing firm, for some, perhaps, reminiscent of the sale of Worcester's Norton Co.
February 18, 2013
EditorialOpen Dialogue, Input Vital To Worcester's Future
February 4, 2013Picture this: It's a warm, sunny day and you're downtown; your day starts with an event at a state-of-the-art arena. Then, you walk a few hundred yards to take in a lecture at the public library.
February 4, 2013- Editorial
Massachusetts Transit, Infrastructure Plan Requires Painstaking Review
January 21, 2013The most cynical among us may have thought they had stumbled into a parallel universe earlier this month when Gov. Deval Patrick made two announcements that would have positive impacts on small businesses.
January 21, 2013 With Amazon Deal In Hand, State Should Weigh Sales-Tax Cut
January 7, 2013Last month's agreement between Amazon and the Patrick administration that the online retailer will begin collecting Massachusetts sales tax later this year is welcoming news to the commonwealth's retail industry.
January 7, 2013
Our Wish List For 2013
December 10, 2012As we draw closer to the end of 2012, we take a break from our usual opining on issues of great weight to the Central Massachusetts business community to offer a holiday “wish list”:
December 10, 2012Meningitis Tragedy Highlights Need For Proper Regulation
November 26, 2012In a state that rightfully boasts the global renown of its health care industry, as well as being ahead of the rest of the nation in providing health care for all, the fact that a deadly nationwide meningitis outbreak originated in Massachusetts
November 26, 2012
Central Mass. Has Important Stakes In U.S. Fiscal Policy
November 12, 2012With President Obama having secured a second term, the attention now pivots in the direction of the “fiscal cliff” and how close our political leaders will come to its edge before making the necessary compromises on taxes and federal spending, as
November 12, 2012Election Winners Must Reduce Uncertainty For Small Businesses
October 29, 2012There has been no shortage of words and promises during this year's campaigns for the White House and Congress about helping small businesses grow.
October 29, 2012Editorial: Change At Worcester Chamber
October 15, 2012Richard Kennedy, the president of the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce, recently announced he will retire at the end of next year.
October 15, 2012
Editorial: Biggest Benefit Of CSX Deal Is Freight Transportation
October 15, 2012The commonwealth has now assumed ownership of the 45 miles of CSX Corp. rail track between Boston and Worcester, opening the door to the expanded commuter rail service between the two cities that was long promised by Lt. Gov. Timothy Murray.
October 15, 2012
EditorialEducation, Training Keys To Mass. Manufacturing Future
October 1, 2012Notable numbers from the recent manufacturing report out of Northeastern University clearly spell out the significant changes the sector has gone through in Massachusetts over the last four years.
October 1, 2012- Editorial
Health Care Industry Must Drive Cost Containment
September 17, 2012Like it or not, the health care industry in Massachusetts will face heavy scrutiny now that the Legislature and Gov. Deval Patrick have forged ahead with a bill designed to contain the growth of medical costs.
September 17, 2012
