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Editorial
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Central Mass. Has Important Stakes In U.S. Fiscal Policy
November 12, 2012With President Obama having secured a second term, the attention now pivots in the direction of the “fiscal cliff” and how close our political leaders will come to its edge before making the necessary compromises on taxes and federal spending, as
November 12, 2012Election Winners Must Reduce Uncertainty For Small Businesses
October 29, 2012There has been no shortage of words and promises during this year's campaigns for the White House and Congress about helping small businesses grow.
October 29, 2012Editorial: Change At Worcester Chamber
October 15, 2012Richard Kennedy, the president of the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce, recently announced he will retire at the end of next year.
October 15, 2012
Editorial: Biggest Benefit Of CSX Deal Is Freight Transportation
October 15, 2012The commonwealth has now assumed ownership of the 45 miles of CSX Corp. rail track between Boston and Worcester, opening the door to the expanded commuter rail service between the two cities that was long promised by Lt. Gov. Timothy Murray.
October 15, 2012
EditorialEducation, Training Keys To Mass. Manufacturing Future
October 1, 2012Notable numbers from the recent manufacturing report out of Northeastern University clearly spell out the significant changes the sector has gone through in Massachusetts over the last four years.
October 1, 2012- Editorial
Health Care Industry Must Drive Cost Containment
September 17, 2012Like it or not, the health care industry in Massachusetts will face heavy scrutiny now that the Legislature and Gov. Deval Patrick have forged ahead with a bill designed to contain the growth of medical costs.
September 17, 2012 
Editorial: State Must Guard Against Growing Casino Market
September 3, 2012We're not crazy about the introduction of casino gambling in Massachusetts, and we're not alone in that sentiment.
September 3, 2012
Editorial: Cost Pressures In Health Care; Tilting At Airplanes?
August 20, 2012The recent announcement that Heywood Hospital in Gardner and Athol Memorial Hospital are planning to merge their administrations represents another clear indicator of the cost pressures in the health care arena — driven by market forces and
August 20, 2012Editorial: Legislative Action Focuses On State’s Business Strengths, Shortfalls
August 6, 2012When a professional sports franchise prepares for its upcoming season, its goal is to solidify its strengths and find ways to shore up its weaknesses.
August 6, 2012Editorial: Saint-Gobain Spreads Its Wings Into Devens
July 9, 2012Saint-Gobain, largely though Norton Co., the Worcester manufacturer it bought more than 20 years ago, has had a long history in the region, and employs about 2,000 at its sites in Worcester, Northborough and Milford.
July 9, 2012Editorial: Finding A Life Science Niche
July 9, 2012Last month's BIO International Convention in Boston was a significant event, given Massachusetts' tight embrace of the life sciences industry and its success in becoming one of the nation's magnets for new and growing companies.
July 9, 2012An Expanded Bottle Law In Mass.? Can That Thought
June 25, 2012Does Massachusetts really need an expanded bottle law?
It's a question that's been asked several times before, and the business sector — as it has before — is offering the same answer: No, and a resounding no at that.
June 25, 2012Are Anti-Casino Forces
Winning The Battle In Mass.?June 10, 2012After all the fanfare that accompanied last year’s passage and signing of the casino gambling bill in Massachusetts, the excitement over the prospect of blackjack tables and slot machines has faded in favor of loud and decisive rejections of
June 10, 2012
Behind The Sound Bite
June 10, 2012Much as we would like to see the economy take a quantum leap forward, recent reports have said slow growth on the national and state level will be the norm for at least the rest of the year.
June 10, 2012Government Aid To Business
Requires Exceptional RigorMay 29, 2012Less than two years ago, the commonwealth came under criticism for letting a Maynard-based maker of video games move to Rhode Island, where it said it expected to more than triple its employee base, thanks to a $75 million loan guarantee from the
May 29, 2012With Health Care Costs, A Nudge From The State Beats A Push
May 11, 2012The maze that is our national health care system has many twists and turns, and is beset by thorny issues and political wrangling.
May 11, 2012
