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State forecast: Unemployment benefits fund will run out of money by end of 2027

The account used to pay unemployment insurance benefits in Massachusetts is on track to run out of money by the end of 2027, according to a new forecast that could increase pressure on Beacon Hill to enact systemic changes before or during an election year.

Lawmakers seek ban on grocery store price adjustments, targeted ads based on biometric data

In a letter to McMullen last August, U.S. Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Bob Casey sounded the alarm about Kroger's use of digital tags to "surge grocery prices and exploit consumers."

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.
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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.

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.
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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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