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Bill would eliminate driver’s license suspensions or revocations for unpaid debts

"For people living paycheck to paycheck, this policy turns poverty into a crime," Diana Williams, legislative policy counsel for the Committee for Public Counsel Services, said. "When someone loses their licenses due to unpaid debt, they face an impossible choice: stop driving and risk losing their job and ability to get around, or keep driving and risk arrest. A civil fine can quickly spiral into a criminal record."

Northborough construction firm fined $744K over wage laws, misclassification of workers

A Northborough-based construction company and its president have been fined $744,224 for allegedly violating a number of employee rights laws impacting 101 workers. 

Cannabis regulators suspend cannabis testing license over mold, yeast concerns

Results that Assured submitted to Metrc showed that just 10 samples out of 17,565 failed for containing total yeast and mold in excess of state limits, a 0.05% failure rate. The CCC said the state's average yeast and mold fail rate is 4.5% of samples.

🔒WBJ publishes inaugural The Dog Edition

The Dog Edition captures the serious business issues associated with the rising rates of pet ownership and costs of petcare, while still injecting plenty of the fun & love associated with our furry friends.
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🔒Tony Nguyen, attorney at paw

A surprising amount of otherwise stern-faced lawyers have pets, something that can change Nguyen’s opinions of even the most aggressive bulldog attorney, she said.

🔒WooSox embrace dogs & cats at the ballyard

Not wanting to have feline fans of the WooSox left out, the club took the ambitious step of hosting its first Purr in the Park night in May.

🔒Pets of WBJ

WBJ's staff submitted photos of their own furry friends to be featured in the publication's first-ever Dog Edition. See more four-legged friends and reach about the ever-evolving dog industry here.

Judge: Trump Administration can’t close Job Corps in Grafton, Devens until lawsuit is resolved

In his order, Carter outlined the difficult life circumstances many Job Corps students are attempting to overcome as they work to gain skills in industries like construction and manufacturing.
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WBJ honored for investigative reporting, named a top publication at business journalism competition

Worcester Business Journal was honored for its investigative reporting into Massachusetts’ cannabis agency and named one of the top overall publications at the annual 2025 Alliance of Area Business Publishers journalism competition Friday evening.

🔒Q&A: More than balls & strikes at The Umpire Channel

Katz has found a unique niche in the digital space and is now taking his channel to new heights after winning the WooTank Intercollegiate Showdown, a pitch competition where college students present their business ideas and receive funding to grow their startups.
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