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Mass. Supreme Judicial Court strikes rent control question on the ballot

June 24, 2026 | Deyscha SmithDeyscha SmithDeyscha Smith

Deyscha Smith The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has blocked the rent control question from the November ballot on Tuesday, citing that it would have exempted units within religious facilities. The…

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Battery energy storage projects to come to six Massachusetts towns

June 22, 2026 | Robyn Pregent

The six projects range from 3 MW to 5 MW each. Starting in July, permitting authority for large battery projects shifts from towns to the state.

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House approves data privacy protections

June 6, 2026 | By Christian M. Wade | Statehouse Reporter

BOSTON — Massachusetts is poised to become the first state to restrict the use of personal information by technology companies as part of a data privacy package working its way…

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Massachusetts business confidence inches up amid national worries

June 2, 2026 | Robyn Pregent

The index rose 0.3 points to 48.2, marking the third straight month of movement toward optimism. But national issues continue to dominate concerns.

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Massachusetts jobless rate held at 4.7% in April

May 25, 2026 | Robyn Pregent

Construction, education and health services, and professional and business services jobs were up in April while jobs were down last month in information, manufacturing and financial activities.

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How to cut energy bills? Massachusetts Senate, House disagree.

May 21, 2026 | Associated Press

Massachusetts lawmakers are working to reduce residents’ energy bills, but the House and Senate have different approaches The post How to cut energy bills? Massachusetts Senate, House disagree. appeared first…

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What do the fastest-growing companies have in common? A focus on the next generation.

May 7, 2026 | Robyn Pregent

The Boston Business Journal’s Fast 50 ranks private companies by revenue growth over three years. Leaders say young talent drives innovation and client connections.

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Mass. House approves $64B budget; rejects tax cuts

May 3, 2026 | By Christian M. Wade | Statehouse Reporter

BOSTON — The state House of Representatives has approved a nearly $64 billion budget after adding more than $80 million in earmarks and other new spending and rejecting proposals to…

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NH lawmakers OK higher tolls for out-of-staters

May 2, 2026 | By Christian M. Wade | Statehouse Reporter

BOSTON — Massachusetts drivers crossing the state line into New Hampshire could end up paying more under a proposal to increase tolls for out-of-state motorists, which is drawing criticism from…

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