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Gov. Healey requests $425M to sustain emergency shelters
1 hour agoGov. Maura Healey filed a supplemental spending bill Monday, seeking another $425 million from a reserve account to keep the maxed-out emergency assistance shelter program running for the next six months.
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As Central Mass. hospitals struggled, audit claims state watchdog agency failed to sufficiently monitor deteriorating situations
January 6, 2025The state auditor found a key industry watchdog was not properly holding the hospitals to account, which are claims the watchdog agency disputes.
January 6, 2025
Central Mass. cannabis businesses granted $5M in latest push to boost industry equity
January 3, 2025This second round of funding awarded on Dec. 23 followed an application process announced in September.
January 3, 2025
State overhauls commercial driver rules in aim to prevent disqualifications for decades-old offenses
January 3, 2025The governor's office said about 280 people who were facing disqualification will be sent letters starting Thursday informing them that they no longer need to worry due to the new law. Another 65 drivers will benefit from the law after they address
January 3, 2025
Following Nashoba Valley closure and much debate, hospital oversight bill sent to Gov. Healey
January 2, 2025Lawmakers rushed a hospital oversight bill to Gov. Maura Healey on Monday, agreeing on policy responses to the Steward Health Care crisis that aim to better regulate private equity firms and stiffen penalties for entities that fail to submit
January 2, 2025-
State transportation funding task force to miss end-of-year deadline
December 31, 2024Some reports have suggested task force members -- who stretch across a range of professional backgrounds and industry interests -- have been split over how far their recommendations to the governor should go.
December 31, 2024
State legislators wrap up session with late-night voting frenzy
December 31, 2024Top Democrats needed a few extra months to reach agreements on major laws this session, but wrapped up business for the term with almost a day to spare and New Year's Eve plans intact.
December 31, 2024
Sixth round of MNA complaints levied against Saint Vincent claim understaffing played a role in two patient deaths
Updated: December 30, 2024The MNA has filed a sixth round of complaints to state and federal regulators regarding Saint Vincent Hospital.
Updated: December 30, 2024
State health care bill set for vote this week
December 30, 2024Rep. John Lawn of Watertown and Sen. Cindy Friedman of Arlington said the bills represent the Legislature's response to the ongoing fallout from the collapse of Steward Health Care and the ever-increasing health care costs consumers face.
December 30, 2024
State legislature advances 16 bills as end of session looms
December 27, 2024Thursday's action included three bills newly advanced by the Senate Ways and Means Committee.
December 27, 2024
Bill to expand access to overdose reversal drugs signed by Gov. Healey
December 24, 2024Gov. Maura Healey has signed the addiction and substance use disorder bill that expands access to overdose reversal drugs, establishes licensure for recovery coaches, and limits legal liability for drug users and harm reduction workers who use drug-
December 24, 2024
Gov. Healey's executive order looks to increase women in the construction industry
December 24, 2024Gov. Maura Healey on Monday signed an executive order aimed at boosting women's employment in the construction industry, and she celebrated the effort with what could be one of her final public collaborations with the Biden administration.
December 24, 2024
Central Mass. state universities split $4.2 million to increase graduation rates within marginalized communities
December 23, 2024Three Central Massachusetts universities have been awarded a share of $14 million in state funding to boost graduation rates for historically underserved students.
December 23, 2024
Q&A: Executive behind redevelopment of Worcester Auditorium is more optimistic than ever
Updated: December 23, 2024The Worcester Memorial Auditorium, colloquially known as the Aud, has sat vacant for the past 25 years.
Updated: December 23, 2024
Results: How did WBJ do with 2024's bold predictions?
Updated: December 23, 2024In December 2023, the WBJ Editorial staff made 10 bold predictions for news events to happen in Central Massachusetts throughout the year. Turns out, we missed the mark on all but two.
Updated: December 23, 2024
Suburban zombies: Falling demand for office space forces building owners to get creative
Updated: December 23, 2024Overall, the amount of available space in suburban Central Massachusetts office markets is more than 90 football fields.
Updated: December 23, 2024
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