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Three firms with 5,400+ Central Mass. apartments facing DOJ lawsuit over rent-fixing scheme
January 10, 2025Some of the largest and most prominent Central Massachusetts apartment communities are managed by firms accused by the federal government of participating in a rent-fixing scheme.
January 10, 2025
New laws block sales of newborn dogs and cats
January 9, 2025Gov. Maura Healey signed a law Wednesday that bans the sale of puppies and kittens under eight weeks old, as well as the roadside sale of animals, her office said.
January 9, 2025
Mass. Supreme Judicial Court upholds MBTA housing law but says guidelines are unenforceable
January 8, 2025In a decision with massive implications for the state's effort to build more housing, the Supreme Judicial Court ruled that the zoning reform law does not run afoul of the state Constitution.
January 8, 2025
Healey signs healthcare oversight bill in wake of Nashoba Valley closure
January 8, 2025The bill intends to protect Massachusetts from another crisis like the Steward Health Care bankruptcy saga, which led to the closure of Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer.
January 8, 2025-
Mass. population sees biggest growth rate in decade
January 8, 2025The largest driver: immigration, estimated at 90,217 incoming immigrants between 2023 and 2024.
January 8, 2025 
Price Chopper in Worcester to close, second major grocery chain to close in city in three months
January 8, 2025“After a thorough and thoughtful review, we determined that closing this location was necessary to align our resources with the needs of the broader market,” Blaine Bringhurst, president of Market 32/Price Chopper, said.
January 8, 2025
Gov. Healey requests $425M to sustain emergency shelters
January 7, 2025Gov. 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.
January 7, 2025
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
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