Business confidence was up slightly in June but remains in pessimistic territory, according to the Associated Industries of Massachusetts, news that comes after the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported greater-than-expected job growth and lower unemployment for last month.
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Suspended cannabis testing lab has appealed and will sue regulators, owner says
The owner of a shuttered Tyngsboro-based marijuana testing facility is pushing back against an order demanding his company cease operations, and he says that he will see the commonwealth in court over an alleged lack of due process.
Former U.S. Senate candidate John Deaton talks ICE, immigration
Former Marine and U.S. Senate candidate John Deaton calls for a “common-sense approach” to the nation’s immigration issues. And while he encourages commonwealth leaders to “have a seat at the table” in deciding next steps, he thinks unrestrained federal agents, quotas and mass deportations are “un-American.”
Major crimes in Massachusetts fell more than 4% in 2024, but hate crimes grew
Major crimes like murder and armed robbery are down in Massachusetts, according to a preliminary state analysis. But hate crimes against Jewish people recently saw a 20.5% spike.
Maura Healey ready to cut local project spending if Massachusetts hits financial downturn
Gov. Maura Healey said her budget office is ready to slash millions in legislative earmarks for local projects, and will seek the extraordinary power to cut spending across all state government.
Maura Healey: Trump administration won’t release $108 million meant for Mass. schools
The Healey administration is condemning the Trump administration’s decision to withhold billions in funding for the nation’s schools, about $108 million of which was due to be in the Bay State’s coffers on July 1.
