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Editorial
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EDITORIALNo agony of defeat in canceled Olympics bid
August 3, 2015With the possible exception of a sports team that rises from the ash heap to championship contention, it takes time to get the public excited about something to a level where it can generate and sustain widespread support.
August 3, 2015- EDITORIAL
What’s next for EMC?
August 3, 2015In the seemingly endless quest to help their customers do things faster, better and cheaper, the information technology industry innovates and changes quickly enough that what's standard one year may well become obsolete only a couple years later
August 3, 2015 
VIEWPOINTHow Aaron Lazare’s leadership renewed a medical school
August 3, 2015Massachusetts lost one of its truly great leaders last month when Dr. Aaron Lazare passed away at the age of 79.
August 3, 2015- EDITORIAL
State budget 'dance' sends mixed message to business
July 20, 2015The annual budget dance between the legislature and the governor is, for the most part, over. Lawmakers approved a $38.1 billion budget that they sent to Gov. Charlie Baker for his signature, maybe even a veto here and there.
July 20, 2015 - EDITORIAL
Contract with nurses offers hope amid industry change
June 22, 2015After several years of a relationship that many would describe as adversarial, UMass Memorial Health Care and a key union turned a critical corner last week when they reached a one-year contract agreement for the thousands of nurses who work at the
June 22, 2015 - EDITORIAL
Becker effort represents boost for ‘good’ business
June 8, 2015In some circles big business has taken it on the chin for the widening income disparity between CEO pay and the pay of regular working-class employees in the United States.
June 8, 2015 - EDITORIAL
A lift for democracy in Worcester
June 8, 2015We see it every year: veteran public officials running unopposed for re-election, which can mean one of two things: Either they're doing a fabulous job for their constituents, or there's a pervasive sense of apathy that keeps worthy candidates
June 8, 2015 - EDITORIAL
ACA exemption can help small businesses in Mass.
May 25, 2015Gov. Charlie Baker is taking the right course of action in seeking an exemption from the Affordable Care Act, an exemption that can help the state's small businesses.
May 25, 2015 - EDITORIAL
Worcester's pitch for the PawSox
May 25, 2015Worcester should continue pressing its case to bring the Boston Red Sox's top farm club to Central Massachusetts following the death of that club's principal owner last week.
May 25, 2015 
EDITORIALUMass makes right call in selecting new president
May 11, 2015Martin Meehan's track record as chancellor at University of Massachusetts Lowell bodes well for the rest of the UMass system, which, like much of the higher education industry, faces the challenge of continuously increasing costs.
May 11, 2015
EDITORIALPlanning our energy future
April 27, 2015Massachusetts and New England have brought themselves to a crossroads when it comes to the region's energy needs.
April 27, 2015- Editorial
Regulatory review welcome for business, but with limits
April 13, 2015Massachusetts has possessed a long-standing reputation as a state that can be unfriendly to business.
April 13, 2015 - April 13, 2015
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Thankfully, we folded our hand on casinos
March 30, 2015As Massachusetts edges closer to the opening of its first gambling facility later this year, the Plainville slots parlor, Connecticut lawmakers want to up the ante to counter the Bay State's declaration of “economic war” by competing directly
March 30, 2015 
EDITORIALDevelopers’ interest in Worcester a positive step
March 30, 2015With their recently announced agreement to sell the old Worcester County Courthouse, officials in Worcester have removed a large obstacle toward the city's goal of giving the downtown area new life. Recent announcements of several developments move
March 30, 2015- Editorial
Baker's first budget helps chart course for more growth
March 16, 2015When a new governor takes office, the first budget offers a clear picture of the spending priorities and focal points of the new administration.
March 16, 2015
