Massachusetts News

Boston’s Biotech Scene in Jeopardy: A Call for Stronger IP Protections

News Summary Boston's vibrant biotech sector, crucial for innovation and healthcare solutions, faces uncertainty due to weakening intellectual property rights.…

5 days ago

Mike Kennealy Launches 2026 Gubernatorial Campaign in Massachusetts

News Summary Mike Kennealy has officially launched his campaign for the Massachusetts governor's office ahead of the 2026 election. As…

5 days ago

Massachusetts Increases Unemployment Benefits to 30 Weeks

News Summary Massachusetts has officially increased unemployment benefits to 30 weeks for those in need due to a rise in…

5 days ago

Massachusetts Businesses Brace for Impact of Upcoming Tariffs

News Summary As Massachusetts prepares for President-elect Donald Trump’s impending tariffs, local businesses face uncertainty. Proposed tariffs, including a 25%…

6 days ago

Springfield Extends Unemployment Benefits to 30 Weeks

News Summary In Springfield, Massachusetts, unemployment benefits have been extended to 30 weeks due to a rise in the jobless…

6 days ago

Massachusetts Nonprofit Hospitals Under Fire for Financial Aid Failures

News Summary An investigation reveals that Massachusetts nonprofit hospitals are falling short on financial assistance obligations, leaving many patients grappling…

6 days ago

New Grant Program to Combat Waste in Massachusetts

News Summary The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has launched the Waste Reduction Innovation Grant (WRIG) program to fund innovative…

6 days ago

Boylston’s New England Botanic Garden Faces Funding Crisis

News Summary The New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill in Boylston, Massachusetts, confronts a significant funding crisis due to…

1 week ago

Massachusetts Extends Unemployment Benefits to 30 Weeks

News Summary In response to rising unemployment rates, Massachusetts has extended unemployment benefits to 30 weeks in Springfield, where the…

1 week ago

Pedro Martinez Appointed as Massachusetts Education Commissioner

News Summary Pedro Martinez has been nominated as the new commissioner for the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.…

1 week ago