Inaugural manufacturing awards | Augustus on marijuana

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Monday, March 28, 2016

WBJ's inaugural Manufacturing Excellence Awards

Manufacturing employs a larger portion of the workforce than in any other area of the state and some of Central Massachusetts' manufacturers are being honored in the Worcester Business Journal inaugural Manufacturing Excellence Awards.

Worcester City Manager Edward Augustus talks about the methodical approach the city used to secure a $450,000 agreement for the city's first medical marijuana dispensary.

Massachusetts gas prices jumped ten cents since last week as they continued a month-long climb to reach the highest prices for the year in the state.

Two Central Massachusetts Audi dealers recently received the company's highest honor for dealerships.

$106M could return to Mass. rate payers

Massachusetts utility ratepayers will receive refunds totaling $106 million if regulators agree to a federal judge's conclusion that transmission companies charged too much for infrastructure investments.

Employers oppose legalized marijuana

Joining sheriffs and hospitals that have already declared their opposition to legalizing adult use of marijuana, employers are also coming out against the likely 2016 ballot question.

Attorney General Maura Healey filed her final regulations for daily fantasy sports wagering on Friday, establishing a 21-year-old age minimum and a $1,000 per month deposit limit for most players, among other provisions aimed at protecting consumers.