Tax change lifts plans for 'hyperscale' data center campus in Westfield
Developers in the coming months could break ground on a western Massachusetts data center campus where investments could total $4 billion, a project buoyed by a new state tax incentive.
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Healey freezes state hiring amid federal funding cuts
Starting in two weeks, Massachusetts state agencies and departments will be blocked from bringing on most new workers. -
Candidate Kraft offers unclear recusal plan when family’s involved in Boston business
The candidate for mayor of Boston has previously vowed to recuse himself from all family business if elected. -
Critical mass forming behind tax hike on ‘megacorporations’
The legislation targets primarily corporations with more than $2.5 billion in assets. -
Local leaders recommit to regional response to climate crisis
Leaders from 17 communities across Greater Boston came together on Monday to sign a commitment to keep the region on the same page in its response to climate change adaptation and mitigation. -
Former MBTA chief Brian Shortsleeve joins GOP race for governor
Shortsleeve wants to repeal the MBTA Communities Act, the housing law signed by his former boss Charlie Baker. -
Massachusetts congressional challenger to Lynch joins wave of young Democrats targeting incumbents
Patrick Roath says he wants to tackle housing, the cost of health care and term limits for members of Congress. -
Cannabis competitor flowering in convenience stores
Reformers urge lawmakers to force regulation of hemp-based products. -
Medicaid funding fears loom over Massachusetts state budget
Top Democrats in the Massachusetts Senate are seeking to boost state spending by more than 6% next year — and say non-negotiable rising costs left them little wiggle room in crafting their budget. -
Boston City Councilor Fernandes Anderson pleads guilty to theft and wire fraud
Prosecutors recommended a year in prison. -
Former VP Pence to be honored with Kennedy Profile in Courage Award
The former Vice President is being recognized for his role overseeing the presidential transfer of power on Jan. 6th, 2021.
