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Lynn senator putting sports betting bill on table

A state senator has a proposal ready to make sports betting legal in Massachusetts, eight months after the Supreme Court opened the doors for states to enter the sports gambling market.

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Focus on money: Colleges will offer more value for students while looking to generate more revenue

In 2018, Central Massachusetts colleges saw the value like never before of partnering on academic programs letting students get their degree earlier than they might otherwise.

Expect a healthy Central Mass. economy in 2019

In 2019, the region can expect more investment, given its relative accessibility and lower cost of living, as well as nine colleges producing a young and educated workforce.
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Seeing results: 2019 will show whether opioid, ACO and staffing initiatives are on the right path

State and private plans to curb healthcare costs and still provide better care are moving beyond their pilot stages.

Mass. jobless rate at lowest point since May 2003

The unemployment rate in Massachusetts ticked down one-tenth of a percentage point in November to 3.4 percent.

Former community service director rejoins YOU, Inc.

Worcester behavioral health and education group YOU, Inc. has hired a former director of nearly seven years to rejoin the nonprofit as director of development.

UMass chair sounds alarm over higher ed’s “graduation rate crisis”

Student debt and graduation rates emerged as focuses of last week's University of Massachusetts Board of Trustees meeting.
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Holy Cross, WPI join group targeting low-income enrollment

College of the Holy Cross and Worcester Polytechnic Institute have joined a consortium of schools with high graduation rates that are seeking to educate lower-income students.

Cannabis researcher moving to Worcester

Cannabis Community Care and Research Network, a state public benefit corporation in the cannabis industry, is moving to Worcester.
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