Massachusetts Insurance Commissioner Michael Caljouw says rising premiums and worsening risk pools have pushed health insurance to an “inflection point.”
Poll: Voters Want Guardrails on Large AI Companies
A new MassINC poll found strong voter support for Massachusetts AI safety regulations as the Senate considers legislation governing frontier AI developers.
Healey Touts the ‘Vibe,’ Wants Later Bar Hours to Stick Around
Governor Maura Healey wants Massachusetts to continue later bar hours beyond the summer pilot, citing economic benefits from the World Cup and other major events.
World Cup Lifts Economy, but Lower-Income Households Stressed
The Federal Reserve’s Beige Book says the World Cup boosted tourism and consumer spending across New England, while lower-income households continued to face economic pressures.
Unemployment Ticks Down Amidst June Job Gains
Massachusetts’ unemployment rate fell to 4.4% in June as employers added 8,400 jobs, led by gains in health care, construction and professional services.
