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Renters rally at State House, demanding higher minimum wage and rent control
GBH News· 22 hours agoHundreds of renters and low-wage workers from Massachusetts marched from the Boston Common to the State House steps Wednesday. Ronel Remy was a renter for years before recently purchasing a home in Brockton.
Bills to de-stigmatize language in state law on alcohol addiction progress in R.I. General Assembly
Rhode Island Current via Yahoo News· 5 hours agoThey’re an “alcoholic,” according to Rhode Island General Law. But the state’s statutory language...
Mass. overdose deaths dropped 11% in 2023, according to CDC data
WBUR Boston· 2 hours agoThe Celtics are officially headed to the Eastern Conference Finals. For the first time in four...
Editorial: One way to expand the state's workforce? Pass Clean Slate legislation - Boston Business...
The Business Journals· 7 days agoOne step toward encouraging more people with past criminal convictions to fully join the workforce...
Small business feels left out of legislative bitz
Gloucester Daily Times· 2 hours agoA top lobbyist for small businesses said Wednesday that he does not see lawmakers giving a "primary focus" to that sector, with hefty bills on economic development and health ...
Somerville City Council votes to stop misclassification of Uber & Lyft workers
WFXT via Yahoo News· 1 day agoThe Somerville City Council unanimously voted to pass a resolution aimed at stopping Uber, Lyft,...
Steward crisis adding to stresses on hospital care, as state scrambles to contain fallout - The...
The Boston Globe· 17 hours ago“Patients should keep up with their health care needs, maintain their appointments, screening, and...
Proposed State Privacy Law Update: May 13, 2024 | JD Supra
JD Supra· 3 days agoKeypoint: Last week, Colorado passed children’s privacy and artificial intelligence bills, Vermont passed a consumer data privacy bill, Maryland’s consumer data privacy and ...
CT’s ‘food insecure’ population rose by 90K in 2022, report finds
Hartford Business Journal· 3 hours agoOne in eight Connecticut residents experienced “food insecurity” in 2022, rising from one in 10 in...
Decrying high costs, Mass. small businesses urge lawmakers to do more to help them
Worcester Telegram & Gazette via Yahoo Finance· 17 hours ago“I could spend $5,000 a month on energy, not $10,000 to $30,000.” Businesses also bridled at serving...