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Governor says she will block funding to communities that ignore MBTA zoning law

The governor said her administration "more than doubled" the list of programs whose funding can be withheld from non-compliant cities and towns.

Former WooSox executive named chief of staff for new Boston women’s pro soccer team

Kim Miner, the former executive vice president and general counsel for the Worcester Red Sox, has been hired as the chief of staff for Boston Unity Soccer Partners.

Economist: WooSox likely sold for $50-$70M

The team has declined to give a purchase price on the sale to Diamond Baseball Holdings, but at the request of WBJ, a Holy Cross professor has estimated the team's valuation based on revenues, market size, and the new stadium.

Emerson hospital head says healthcare costs are at tipping point

More than a decade after Massachusetts enacted a landmark law designed to contain health care cost growth, the trend continues to head in the wrong direction, spawning warnings from regulators and industry leaders.
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Campaign to eliminate separate minimum wage for restaurant workers reaches ballot

The One Fair Wage Campaign have reached the signature threshold needed to have the measure placed on the 2024 ballot.

Nonprofit to open Worcester school for high school-aged students with autism

The Center for Applied Behavioral Instruction will open a transitional school in a former Clark University building located at 80 William St. in Worcester.

Massachusetts Pirates football team’s move to Lowell official, 2024 scheduled released

The Massachusetts Pirates have made their move to Lowell’s Tsongas Center official and are now selling home game tickets for next season.

Tax collections tumble in November as state spending climbs

Beacon Hill's growing financial headache got worse Tuesday when the Healey administration reported that tax collections tumbled in November, putting the state's revenue picture about $627 million below the projection for this point in the year.
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WooSox officially announce sale to Diamond Baseball Holdings, local owners to remain part of ownership

The Worcester Red Sox on Tuesday afternoon officially announced the team will be sold to Diamond Baseball Holdings, a corporation based in New York City with more than 20 minor league baseball teams across the country.

Judge rules to block Goldberg’s hearing on suspended Cannabis Control Commission chair

Superior Court judge has allowed suspended Cannabis Control Commission Chairwoman Shannon O'Brien's request to block Treasurer Deborah Goldberg from holding a Tuesday afternoon meeting that could lead to O'Brien's firing.
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