Massachusetts economy

Worcester Secures Nearly $3.8 Million for Manufacturing Jobs

News Summary On April 24, 2025, the city of Worcester announced a significant funding boost to enhance the manufacturing sector…

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

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

Yvonne Hao Resigns as Massachusetts Economic Development Secretary

News Summary Yvonne Hao, the first woman and person of color to serve as Massachusetts Economic Development Secretary, has announced…

1 week ago

Massachusetts Health Insurance Faces Financial Crisis

News Summary The Group Insurance Commission (GIC) in Massachusetts is confronting a severe financial crisis, projecting a $20 million monthly…

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