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Tuesday, April 10, 2018 | | | Charlton, Worcester lead charge against opioid makers | | In the 1990s, there was retribution for the public health damage done by tobacco companies. Now, the pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution industry could be on track to settle another landmark public health lawsuit. | | Read more >> | | Worcester ranks behind Springfield, Boston in best places to live U.S. News report | | According to a new national ranking of best places to live, Worcester is still behind Boston and Springfield, but ahead of Providence, R.I. and New Haven, Conn. | | Read more >> | | Carpenters union, N.J. company reach $15K settlement on Worcester project | | A local carpenters union and a construction company that helped build apartments in Worcester have reached a settlement after a carpenter was fired after attempting to organize. | | Read more >> | | | |
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| RXi Pharmaceuticals lands $4.9M investment | | Marlborough startup drugmaker RXi Pharmaceuticals has agreed to terms with several entities for a $4.9 million investment intended to help fund preclinical and clinical work of the company’s cancer treating drugs. | | Read more >> | | AMSC: Trump the first to combat Chinese trade secret thefts | | Despite reports saying U.S. companies are concerned about a brewing trade war with China, one Central Massachusetts company is applauding the Trump Administration's efforts to get tough on the country. | | Read more >> | | Mount Wachusett opens doors to displaced Mount Ida vet tech students | | Mount Wachusett Community College is starting an initiative to attract veterinary technician students at Mount Ida College who will be displaced at the end of the semester. | | Read more >> | | | Like us on Facebook for our latest business news |
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| Question of the Week | | Can't answer the question in your email? Click here to view as web page before commenting. | Since late March, Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey has called for the closure of the competitive electric supply industry, saying ratepayers who make the switch end up paying more money and businesses unfairly target minorities and low-income ratepayers. The state Legislature is now planning oversight hearings to investigate companies cited by Healey. Should the competitive electricity supply industry be shut down in Massachusetts? Yes. The benefits are negligible and to fix the industry would require too much oversight. No. But major reform is needed to eliminate shady practices. No. Suppliers offer significant savings if you know what you are doing. | |
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