Massachusetts economy

Massachusetts Expands Unemployment Benefits to 30 Weeks

News Summary Massachusetts has extended its unemployment benefits from 26 to 30 weeks amid a slight decrease in initial unemployment…

3 weeks ago

Massachusetts Homeowners May Receive Major Tax Relief

News Summary A proposed increase in the SALT deduction cap in Massachusetts could benefit homeowners significantly, raising the cap from…

3 weeks ago

Massachusetts Small Business Owners Face Financial Struggles

News Summary A study from the UMass Donahue Institute reveals that over half of small business owners in Massachusetts may…

4 weeks ago

Massachusetts Denies Workers’ Compensation Rate Increase

News Summary The Massachusetts Insurance Commissioner has rejected a proposed 7.1% increase in workers' compensation insurance rates, saving businesses around…

4 weeks ago

Massachusetts Enacts New Healthcare Cost Regulations

News Summary Massachusetts has introduced new regulations to control the growth of healthcare deductibles and copays, aligning them with projected…

4 weeks ago

Massachusetts Faces Unemployment Insurance Crisis Amid Rising Rates

News Summary Massachusetts is experiencing a serious unemployment insurance crisis as the unemployment rate jumps to 4.6%. Business leaders and…

4 weeks ago

Massachusetts Biotechnology Sector Faces Challenges from Proposed Tariffs

News Summary The biotechnology industry in Massachusetts, employing over 100,000 people, is confronting severe challenges due to proposed tariffs by…

4 weeks ago

Massachusetts Biotech Sector Faces Major Layoffs Amid Economic Pressures

News Summary Massachusetts' biotech industry is undergoing significant workforce reductions as companies, including major players like Bristol Myers Squibb and…

4 weeks ago

Massachusetts Faces Economic Challenges Amid Federal Policy Changes

News Summary Massachusetts is grappling with severe economic challenges due to new federal policies impacting core industries. Experts warn of…

4 weeks ago