Study: Massachusetts sees impactful economic lift from research and development
The study from the UMass Amherst Donahue Institute said research funding helps to support more than 81,000 jobs and a total of over $16 billion in economic activity in Massachusetts.
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Amid environmental rollbacks, some in Boston’s EPA office aren’t happy to see their agency chief
Lee Zeldin visited the New England EPA office the day after announcing plans to revoke the legal basis for EPA's ability to combat climate change. -
Massachusetts Senate votes to ban cellphones in public schools
Aimed at improving student mental health, the policy would take effect next year -
Are 17 turbines really running at Vineyard Wind? Here's what we saw by boat
Getting information about the state's only offshore wind project under construction has been difficult, so CAI and the Martha's Vineyard Times teamed up find out more. -
Taxes, but not jobs, pouring in from sports betting
New research shows sports wagers are pulling money away from casinos and entertainment budgets. -
A new era for college borrowing: loan forgiveness is out, private loans are in
New federal caps on loans could push families toward riskier private options with fewer protections. -
Healey filing $400 million plan to boost jobs, research
Governor also creating a new 501(c)(3) to field philanthropic contributions and matching funds from industry -
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Norfolk migrant shelter slated to close on Thursday, but town divisions remain
The state says the emergency assistance shelter program remains in crisis as it continues to close hotels and larger shelters.
