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Opinion
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Legalize fireworks in Massachusetts
July 18, 2016Once again, I write to suggest the time has come for Massachusetts to join the rest of the country and legalize the use of consumer fireworks for its citizens.
July 18, 2016 
ViewpointDealing with OT's new rules
June 20, 2016Beginning on December 1, millions of American workers will be eligible for overtime, local lawyer Timothy Murphy
June 20, 2016
ViewpointMassachusetts needs workforce housing
June 6, 2016For Massachusetts to continue its economic gains, we need to build more housing.
June 6, 2016
ViewpointState should put $10.5M toward Mass. Food Trust
May 23, 2016We have an opportunity to increase access to healthy foods and spur economic development, which is why we are asking the legislature and the governor to fund the Massachusetts Food Trust program.
May 23, 2016
ViewpointComputer science needs women
May 23, 2016Here's the good news: By the year 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor predicts there will be 1.4 million computer specialist job openings. Here's the bad news: U.S. universities can fill 29 percent of those with qualified graduates.
May 23, 2016
Eversource should cover WRTA cleanup
May 9, 2016Worcester has blossomed into a bustling Gateway City, home to nationally recognized colleges and universities, corporations, a robust healthcare and biotechnology industry, and significant private and public investment.
May 9, 2016
Beacon Hill keeps solar working … for now
April 25, 2016A legislative log-jam blocking billions of dollars in solar investment to Massachusetts' economy was broken this month but there's still more work to be done.
April 25, 2016
Vocational education key to workforce
April 11, 2016While concerns like health care and energy costs, taxes and burdensome regulations are often raised by businesses, by far the single biggest issue raised is the need for a trained, motivated and educated workforce.
April 11, 2016
Guest ColumnWorcester thought through medical marijuana process
March 28, 2016Worcester City Manager Edward Augustus talks about the methodical approach the city used to secure a $450,000 agreement for the city's first medical marijuana dispensary.
March 28, 2016
ViewpointWorcester needs to support gas-leak bills
March 28, 2016Gas leaks need to be fixed in Worcester, according to Mary Keefe.
March 28, 2016
Electronic tolling to make travel safer, faster, cleaner
March 14, 2016Massachusetts is a leader in the nation in utilizing new technology to improve the lives of residents, visitors and members of the business community, and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is proud to be part of this effort
March 14, 2016Top economist contestants seeing falling Mass. unemployment
February 29, 2016Worcester Business Journal launched its annual Top Economist contest in early February to see which Central Mass. business leaders could most accurately predict key economy performance metrics.
February 29, 2016
Worcester needs to unlock airport potential
February 29, 2016The largest single transportation facility in Worcester, and arguably that with the most potential, Worcester Regional Airport (airport code ORH) is a critical element in Greater Worcester's transportation tripod of road, rail, and air.
February 29, 2016Keep Mass. Life Science Center strong
February 15, 2016After eight years of the Patrick Administration leading the state, it is inevitable that the new sheriff in town will want to make some changes. Sometimes those changes can be dramatic, and other times more subtle and harder to discern.
February 15, 2016Worcester = Hockeytown?
February 15, 2016As the second largest city in New England, the Worcester region clearly has the demographics and population to be a strong town for minor league sports.
February 15, 2016
Tax program offers life science opportunities
February 15, 2016During my first several months as president and CEO of the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center, I've been on a listening tour around the state, including a lot of time spent in Central Massachusetts.
February 15, 2016
