Small Business

The Senate on Tuesday unanimously passed legislation restricting businesses from requiring credit checks of potential employees.

Four campaigns have qualified to put their proposed ballot laws before voters in November after meeting a signature filing deadline on Wednesday

Regional convenience store chain Cumberland Farms is urging state representatives to adopt "clear and unambiguous" tobacco regulations.

Attorney General Maura Healey took steps Tuesday to ensure that Nashoba Valley Winery can continue operating as it has for the past 16 years without needing to try to speed a legislative fix through the House and Senate in the closing weeks of session.

As the Baker administration gets ready to implement new overtime regulations on personal care services next month, disability advocates are slamming the changes as “extremely scary” for those who often require more than full-time assistance with daily living activities.

Charlie Baker has thrown his support behind the Nashoba Valley Winery to allow it to continue to pour its homemade wines, beers and spirits at both the Bolton winery and restaurant.

Massachusetts manufacturers are bracing for increased exporting difficulties the British exit from the European Union could have on Bay State exports.

A national survey of small business owners has found that Worcester County is perceived to be among the least friendly areas in the nation for entrepreneurs and small business owners.

Despite a solid economy, low unemployment Massachusetts finds itself turning the page on one fiscal year and entering a new one with major questions swirling about spending exceeding revenues in two state budgets.

Worcester's 81 miles of private, substandard roads impede traffic, development and real estate transactions.