Government & Politics

Tourism in Worcester County accounted for some of the highest economic impact among Massachusetts' 14 counties in 2023, which combined accumulated $23.6 billion in spending statewide.

More than a year after it originally launched, the state’s online job platform MassTalent has officially gone live with enhanced search options and resources.

State agencies will no longer need to solicit waivers to bring on new employees starting Friday, but they will still need to have wiggle room in their spending plans under revised hiring controls from the Healey administration.

A months-long WBJ investigation shows how a dysfunctional agency hollowed out by turnover, bogged down by infighting, and plagued by a fuzzy leadership structure is impeding businesses in a struggling industry.

Fifty-six cities, towns, and organizations throughout Central Massachusetts have been awarded $31.06 million to boost their economic development projects.

WBJ sources over the past 35 years have contributed memorable sentiments.

While the prospect of commercial nuclear fusion energy in just 10 years may seem ambitious, one Devens-based company is working to make it a reality.

Becker College’s 2021 closing contained a lesson for Central Massachusetts schools heading into the next decade.

In 2016, 53.6% of Massachusetts voters cast a ballot in favor of legalizing marijuana like alcohol, kicking off the creation of an industry that has so far led to more than $6 billion in sales.

How do you whittle 35 years of headlining business news down to a couple thousand words and a few pages? You don't. But here, we take our best shot to highlight the companies, individuals, and moments that left a lasting impression.