After three months of steady decline, business confidence in Massachusetts began to recuperate in May, yet stayed in pessimistic territory for the fourth consecutive month.
Jordan said he holds no ill will towards the university, acknowledging higher educational institutions across the country are facing economic challenges, but he said he didn’t feel comfortable supporting the decision.
The Division of Insurance in the coming weeks will review 2026 merged market rates submitted by carriers, which average out to a 13.4% hike that's more than twice as large as the 4.8% growth regulators approved two years ago.
Warning that a "silver tsunami" of Baby Boomer businessowners looking to sell in the next 15 to 20 years could lead to vanishing local small businesses, advocates asked lawmakers Thursday to provide incentives for employee ownership structures.
Greater Worcester ranks among the lowest regions in the state when it comes to avoidable emergency department visits and difficulty obtaining necessary health care.