Massachusetts

The persistent popularity of remote work and high interest rates have combined to form an “economic act of God” that puts Boston at risk of losing a chunk of its tax base by the end of the decade, according to a new report.

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The sole remaining location of what had once been a group of upscale Mexican restaurants appears to be shuttered, and it looks like the restaurant group behind it will be replacing it with a ne…

Immigrants have been steadily representing a larger share of the Boston area’s population for more than half a century, but where they come from and where they settle has been changing significantly in recent years, according to new analysis.

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The state Senate unveiled new employee salary ranges, an expanded career ladder, and additional employee perks Wednesday in an effort to better recruit and retain staff members.

Senate Democrats and Republicans reviewed the proposed plan in a close…

Gov. Maura Healey signed an executive order Wednesday to create a task force meant to study artificial intelligence and to advise her administration on the state’s role in implementing and encouraging private sector use of the new technology.

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A man accused of shooting a New Bedford, Massachusetts, police detective last year was arrested Wednesday.

Denzel Gomes, 18, was responsible for a drive-by shooting that happened on the North End back on July 17, 2023, Massachusetts State Police s…