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House gives initial approval to bill targeting patent trolls

Massachusetts businesses could gain financial insulation from so-called patent trolls under a measure that previously reached the governor's desk and is gaining traction again in the House this session.

Central Mass. home prices in July rose 4% over the year

Even with the increases compared to 2024, buyers are likely to find lower prices now that the peak homebuying month of June has passed.

Mass. unemployment remained unchanged once again in July

For the third consecutive month, Massachusetts’ unemployment rate held steady in July while remaining higher than the nation as a whole.

Rutland-based food truck receives $50K loan for expansion

Founded by Jordan El-Qasem, HaBBQ serves Texas-style BBQ infused with Middle Eastern spices.
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DOJ proposes settlement over rent-fixing allegations with firm managing 2,700+ Central Mass. apartments

The settlement comes following a January complaint from the DOJ alleging some of the nation’s largest multi-family property owners and managers coordinated to set rental prices.

Webster Five selects new finance chief after CFO’s rise to CEO

Shortly after Webster Five promoted its CFO Brian Westerlind to president and CEO, the Auburn-based bank has named his successor.

Anti-poverty advocates say proposed Trump grant cuts will hurt low-income residents in Mass.

As President Donald Trump targets the Community Services Block Grant program he alleges has been "hijacked" for other purposes, Bay Staters argued that the funding provides critical support for housing assistance, child care, heating aid and more.
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Nursing facility closures putting strain on state’s elderly care infrastructure

The state's existing portfolio of long-term facilities includes 348 nursing facilities, with 39,899 beds; 273 assisted living facilities, with 19,093 beds; and 58 rest homes, with 2,002 beds. Massachusetts previously had 74 rest homes, for a total of 2,404 beds, in 2015. 

Acting chair of Cannabis Control Commission reappointed, providing consistency for troubled agency

Stebbin's reappointment provides some consistency in leadership at a time where two CCC commission seats are empty.
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