Greater Worcester

Two more high-profile ballot questions could soon face the state's highest court after opponents challenged the eligibility of measures seeking to eliminate the separate tipped minimum wage and to allow Uber and Lyft drivers to unionize.

The commissioner wrote in his resignation letter that it was "the right time for me to pass the baton."

The volume of ambulatory surgical centers that perform same-day, low-risk procedures in Massachusetts falls far below the national average, according to new data shared with state health regulators Thursday.

A petition against the project on Change.org received 415 signatures but complaints from locals failed to stop the project. Construction of the CVS was completed in 2023.

Some of the region’s top economic experts and business leaders will descend on the AC Hotel by Marriott Worcester on Feb. 29 to share their outlooks on today’s economic climate, as WBJ hosts its annual Economic Forecast Forum in partnership with the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Massachusetts voters may get the chance to cast ballots to legalize access to some psychedelic substances this fall. And though advocates say the Oregon psilocybin therapy program that would be used as a model for Massachusetts is beneficial for veterans suffering from PTSD and others with mental health issues, the price tag for treatment in the Beaver State makes the therapy inaccessible for most.

The state Senate unveiled new employee salary ranges, an expanded career ladder, and additional employee perks Wednesday in an effort to better recruit and retain staff members.

The Artificial Intelligence Strategic Task Force will make recommendations on how the state can support businesses with AI adoption and role out its use in government.

Greater Worcester nonprofits will soon receive a helping hand, as the Greater Worcester Community Foundation is relaunching full programing from its Nonprofit Support Center with a $1-million investment over the next three years. 

A beef farmer, Schmid co-chairs the Legislature's Agriculture Committee, which top Democrats spun out as a standalone panel this term.