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Healey touts state as safe haven for investors from federal uncertainty

Speaking at the Thomas Menino Convention Center, Healey said her administration has worked to ensure Massachusetts remains "rock solid" amid federal headwinds.

AG official dedicated to open government appointed to cannabis oversight agency

Carrie Benedon joins the five-member commission.

Unions skeptical of potential Healey plan to offer buyouts to state employees

Asked about the buyouts, Healey spokesperson Karissa Hand did not explicitly confirm that the governor's considering the option.

🔒Worcester voters back non-binding ballot question calling for City to tap into universities’ endowments

The question asked voters if they supported requiring private colleges and universities to invest 0.5% of their endowments annually into a community impact fund.

House to tackle elder home care reform on Wednesday

The House plans to consider an elder home care reform bill during its formal session Wednesday, Speaker Ron Mariano said Monday.

NESN opens new playground at Worcester park

NESN celebrated the opening of a new playground at Worcester’s Harrington Field park, an initiative backed by...

Worcester contributes $1.25M to development of 59 affordable housing units

The funding will benefit eight rental and four first-time homeowner opportunities.

CCC weighing vote to reaffirm votes made during chair’s absence

The Cannabis Control Commission is weighing a vote Wednesday to shore up nearly all of the votes it took during the two years that Chairwoman Shannon O'Brien was deposed.

Campbell, 22 other AGs, file lawsuit to keep SNAP benefits flowing despite Trump

Some advocates at the State House on Tuesday booed and yelled "shame" as speakers decried President Donald Trump's decision to not use contingency funds to cover SNAP benefits.

🔒Costco one step closer to opening in Southborough after Town voters approve zoning change

Southborough voters overwhelmingly approved a zoning change at a town meeting on Monday night, opening the door for a potential Costco location.

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