Massachusetts House passes sweeping data privacy bill requiring consent for sensitive data use and expanding enforcement powers.
Massachusetts Jobless Rate Held at 4.7% in April
Massachusetts added 8,500 jobs in April while the unemployment rate remained at 4.7%, above the national rate, according to state officials.
App-Based Drivers’ Union Dives into Regulatory Thicket
Massachusetts’ newly certified app-based drivers’ union is urging regulators to delay proposed Uber and Lyft rules until contract negotiations begin.
Health Insurers Again Propose Double-Digit Premium Increases
Massachusetts health insurers are seeking an average 12.9% premium increase for 2027, raising affordability concerns for consumers and employers.
High holiday: Cannabis buyers took advantage of higher purchase limit
Massachusetts cannabis consumers quickly embraced the state’s new two-ounce purchase limit, helping marijuana businesses generate $7.32 million in sales on April 20 while regulators launched a newly restructured Cannabis Control Commission.
