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  • On clean energy, Moody's says Mass. is ahead of NY

    State House News Service April 19, 2017

    Massachusetts is on track to score a renewable energy win over New York, according to Moody's Investors Service, which said the Bay State will close in "much faster" on the clean energy progress achieved by national leader California.

    State House News Service April 19, 2017
  • Do not eschew the green economy

    April 17, 2017

    While the clean economy has insulation against President Donald Trump's policies aimed to loosen environmental enforcement, there are still reasons for concern.

    April 17, 2017
  • UMass Memorial to cut $24M in energy costs

    April 11, 2017

    UMass Memorial Health Care in Worcester is expected to save a total of $24 million in energy and operational costs through an energy performance contract with Siemens, as well as other efforts.

    April 11, 2017
  • Pilgrim Nuclear Station fuels for last time

    State House News Service April 10, 2017

    Pilgrim Nuclear Station began powering down Sunday morning so that it can refuel for the last time.

    State House News Service April 10, 2017
  • Mass. greenhouse gas emissions fall again

    State House News Service April 3, 2017

    Greenhouse gas emissions in Massachusetts decreased from 2013 to 2014, continuing a decade-long trend, according to the latest state data.

    State House News Service April 3, 2017
  • Seaman Paper takes soft steps toward sustainability

    Sarah Connell April 3, 2017

    Taking “Soft Steps Forward” might sound like a philosophy that comes naturally in the satin tissue industry, but for Seaman Paper in Gardner, taking a soft approach is no simple matter.

    Sarah Connell April 3, 2017
  • State and trade partners highlight ties

    State House News Service March 29, 2017

    State and business officials stressed the importance of building bonds across borders as representatives of Canadian, French, Swiss and Haitian governments and companies gathered at the State House Tuesday.

    State House News Service March 29, 2017
  • National Grid unveils semi-transparent Worcester solar panels

    March 24, 2017

    National Grid's Sustainability Hub unveiled a semi-transparent solar awning on Friday, which National Grid says is the first of its kind in Massachusetts.

    March 24, 2017
  • Mass. receives an F on lead pipe disclosures

    State House News Service March 15, 2017

    Massachusetts received a failing grade in a new national report assessing lead pipe disclosure policies in the states.

    State House News Service March 15, 2017
  • Worcester's drought downgraded

    March 13, 2017

    Worcester will downgrade its drought alert status to Stage 1 -- a less severe level but one that still comes with water-use restrictions on businesses -- as reservoir conditions have improved.

    March 13, 2017
  • Solect acquires Northeast division of rival

    Grant Welker March 8, 2017

    Solect, a Hopkinton solar energy developer and installer, has bought the Northeast division of industry rival Brightergy, Solect announced Tuesday.

    Grant Welker March 8, 2017
  • Mass. needs carbon pollution fees

    Kate Galbo March 6, 2017

    Among the concerns of human rights and security, President Donald Trump and his Cabinet picks are doing little to continue the progress we've made for low-cost efficiency and local clean energy.

    Kate Galbo March 6, 2017
  • New England electricity prices hit 13-year low

    Matt Pilon March 3, 2017

    New England's wholesale electricity prices last year fell to their lowest level since 2003, according to grid operator ISO New England.

    Matt Pilon March 3, 2017
  • Framingham's Ameresco sees profits soar to $12M last year

    March 2, 2017

    Renewable energy and energy efficiency company Ameresco of Framingham had its net income rise to $12 million last year, from $844,000 the prior year.

    March 2, 2017
  • Week in review

    February 24, 2017

    Legal trouble for area businessesIn the span of only a few days, a Worcester restaurant owner was charged with drug-dealing, a Framingham pharmacist

    February 24, 2017
  • Economist: Trump uncertainty clouding potential growth

    Brad Kane February 22, 2017

    The local, national and global economies will likely see accelerated growth in 2017, assuming they work through the uncertainties created by shifting federal policies, according to an economist speaking at an event in Worcester.

    Brad Kane February 22, 2017

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In November, Massachusetts residents will vote on Question 4 regarding whether or not to legalize restricted use and possession of psychedelic drugs for those 21 and older. The use of psychedelics to treat mental health conditions is slowly becoming more popular within the U.S. On Oct. 10, veterans lobbied on the Boston Common to decriminalize the use of certain types and small quantities of psychedelic substances, claiming its usage has the potential to save lives.

While the proposed law would not impact employers’ rights to enforce workplace policies restricting employee psychedelic substance use, the possibility of legalization does bring up the question of whether or not companies will choose independently to adjust their drug testing policies. The ballot question comes six years after legalized sale of recreational marijuana began in Massachusetts.