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CHIA: Mass. employers offer more health insurance, but at a higher cost and with lower participation rates

Employer-sponsored insurance is more accessible in Massachusetts employees than in the nation overall, but it comes at a price. 

Mass. plans for expanded maternal health services in 2025

State officials are preparing for the rollout of expanded maternal health care services in 2025, stemming from a new law and recommendations they issued last year.

Developer behind proposed 364-apartment Franklin St. complex wants less parking

The developer behind a proposed 364-unit apartment building slated for Franklin Street in Worcester is seeking a...

WuXi construction resumes at delayed $300M facility as BIOSECURE Act stalls

A pause in construction of the $300-million WuXi Biologics manufacturing facility at The Reactory biotech park in Worcester appears to be over.
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Holy Cross to serve as Pan-Mass Challenge starting line in 2026

In two summers, thousands of cyclists will line up at the College of the Holy Cross to begin their multi-mile journeys across Massachusetts as the Worcester college will serve as the starting line for the Pan-Mass Challenge come August 2026.

WBJ’s Casey promoted to managing editor

In this new role, Eric Casey will help set newsroom policy and strategy, and he will be directly in charge of administering all the advice and opinion columns submitted by community contributors.

Worcester lowers business property tax rate 5%, narrows gap with residential rate

District 3 Councilor George Russell bemoaned the impact of rising tax rates on residential property owners driven by increasing property values.

Worcester, Leominster regional transit ridership boosted by free fares

Ridership is up with both the Worcester Regional Transit Authority and the Montachusett RTA, which operates in communities around Leominster, Gardner, and Athol.
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Fitchburg State appoints first executive director of diversity

Joshua Dodds has been named Fitchburg State University’s inaugural executive director of diversity, equity, and belonging programs as the institution looks to create an inclusive community amidst heightened anti-DEI sentiments throughout the country. 

New law streamlines licensing process for foreign-trained physicians

Foreign-trained physicians in Massachusetts are poised to return to practicing medicine under a new law that is also expected to alleviate primary care shortages for underserved and rural communities.
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