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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."

AbbVie expanding Worcester presence with new warehouse, office building

The project will involve other site improvements, including the construction of outdoor patios, landscape improvements. A portion of Research Drive will be relocated to segregate pedestrian and truck traffic.

Gardner cannabis firm seeks to take over Worcester dispensary vacated after death of Holyoke worker

Joint Operations, a cannabis company with a location in Gardner, is seeking to take over the retail location in the Green Island neighborhood.

Akoya Biosciences completes $20M acquisition by Billerica biotech firm

After months of negotiations, including those with an anonymous, unsolicited third party, Marlborough-based biotech firm Akoya Biosciences has officially been acquired by Quanterix.
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Senator pitches happy hour bill as restaurants, package stores unite in opposition

Cities and towns would have the option to offer happy hour promotions for alcoholic beverages during specific time windows under proposals from Cyr and Rep. Samantha Montaño (S 217 / H 443). Happy hour has been banned in Massachusetts since 1984, as officials sought to alleviate drunk driving.

Former B.T.’s location in Worcester to become sister restaurant of popular healthy eatery

Nashville hot chicken is a spicy version of fried chicken often served over bread with pickles. First created in the 1930s, the style of chicken has exploded in popularity over the last decade.

Mechanics Hall taps former Hanover Theatre executive as new executive director

Montaner helped The Hanover Theatre open in 2008 following the $32-million renovation, which brought the theater space back to life.

Mass. business confidence remained pessimistic in June amid tariffs, Big Beautiful Bill concerns

Business confidence in Massachusetts inched upward in June, yet remained in pessimistic territory for the fourth month in a row.
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Healey signs state’s $60.9B annual budget

Gov. Maura Healey approved a $60.9 billion annual budget and rolled out a companion proposal designed to empower her administration with greater cost-cutting power.

Physician-assisted suicide bill clears first legislative hurdle

Legislation that would authorize physician-assisted suicide in Massachusetts cleared its first committee hurdle, this time more quickly than in the past thanks to a new House rule.
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