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Salary ranges now required in most job postings in Massachusetts
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated PressBOSTON - Massachusetts businesses with more than 25 employees must disclose salary ranges when posting jobs, under a new bill signed into law Wednesday that puts the commonwealth in line with 10 other states that already require pay transparency.Massachusetts salary range lawThe new law also protects a worker's right to ask their employer for the salary range when applying for a job or seeking a promotion."This new law is an important next step toward closing wage gaps, especially for People of Color and women," Gov. Maura Healey, a Democrat, said in a written statement after signing...
Longtime Patriots defender could return in Christian Barmore's absence
News of Christian Barmore's recent diagnosis and hospital stay rocked the New England Patriots as the second week of training camp is underway. The new 25-year-old is expected to miss significant time due to the discovery of blood clots and, depending on the seriousness of the matter, might miss months, if not the entire season.
Worrying Drake Maye Report Emerges From Patriots Training Camp
The New England Patriots fanbase was filled with hope for the first time in a long time when the franchise drafted quarterback Drake Maye third overall in April. After the Mac Jones/Bailey Zappe tandem was a bust, Maye appeared to be the answer to the prayers of many frustrated Pats supporters.
South Shore woman reels in massive Lottery payday
A Pembroke woman will now be able to get a bigger boat. Erin Cobb is the fourth person to claim a $1 million grand prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s "Jaws"-themed instant ticket game that went on sale March 26. There are two more outstanding grand prizes, according to the Lottery website. ...
Equity theft is now illegal in Massachusetts, making it possible for some who lost their homes to get money back
Gov. Maura Healey signed the law into effect on Monday as part of the state’s budget. A new law banning cities and towns in Massachusetts from “equity theft” is now on the books. On Monday, Gov. Maura Healey signed the new law that stops municipalities from selling...
Honey Baked Ham Co. Signs Four-Unit Franchise Deal in Massachusetts, Rhode Island
Alpharetta, Ga. — Metro Atlanta-based Honey Baked Ham Co. has signed a four-unit franchise deal in the Northeast. Locations will include Worcester, Massachusetts, as well as elsewhere in the state and an additional location in Rhode Island. Tom McGwire, great-grandson of the brand’s founder, will own and operate the units, along with his father Tad McGwire and brothers Charlie and Brett McGwire. This will bring Tom McGwire’s Honey Baked Ham portfolio to eight stores, following a previous deal to develop four stores across Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
Stephen Nedoroscik, Mass. native and Olympic pommel horse king, has seen the memes
When the U.S. men’s gymnastics team won a bronze medal at the Olympics this week, it all came down to one guy from Worcester: Stephen Nedoroscik, a Massachusetts native now known as Steve the pommel horse guy. Nedoroscik is a pommel horse specialist, meaning he only competes in one...
Fidelity® Study: Saving for College Tops Massachusetts Parents’ Priority List, Yet Families Face a Savings Shortfall Amid Inflation and Rising Cost of College
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 1, 2024-- Amid the rising cost of college and inflation, Massachusetts families say saving for college is a priority now more than ever, according to data from Fidelity Investments® and MEFA’s (Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority) 2024 College Savings Indicator Study. Nearly 8-in-10 Massachusetts parents have started saving in 2024 compared to 70% in 2018, and the majority (89%) agree the value of a college education is worth the cost. Even so, 32% aren’t sure what college will cost by the time their child enrolls and 41% use “their own best guess” to estimate costs. This press release features...
Mass. State Lottery winner: $1 million prize claimed in $50 game
A $1 million prize was claimed from one of the lottery’s $50 scratch ticket games — but the winner’s name was not released. The prize was from “Lifetime Millions.” There are still nine $1 million prizes remaining to be claimed as of July 31, in addition to two $1 million a year for life grand prizes and three $2 million prizes.
State Representatives speak on legislation formal session deadline, excitement and importance
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Massachusetts lawmakers scrambled to pass key legislation before the formal session came to an end on Wednesday. As the clock quickly ticked towards Wednesday’s midnight deadline before the state’s legislature’s formal session came to a close, we spoke with local lawmakers who emphasized the sense of urgency going on in those chambers.
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