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Michael P. Norton's coverage focuses primarily on government and politics in the state of Massachusetts, with an emphasis on local issues such as real estate, transportation, and economic trends within the state.
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By: Michael P. Norton
Union leaders say staffing levels and patient safety remain major concerns. — Citing months of unsuccessful contract negotiations, more than 1,200 registered nurses at UMass Memorial Medical Center's University Campus in Worcester voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to authorize a 14-day strike.
By: Michael P. Norton
BOSTON -- Largely due to overpayments, Massachusetts registered a 12.5% error rate for SNAP benefits in fiscal year 2025, which could put the state on the hook to cover more of the cost of the federal food and nutrition assistance program.
By: Michael P. Norton
Boston University will increase its payments in lieu of taxes to the City of Boston from $6.3 million to $8.3 million per year and commit to contributing annual community benefits worth $66.8 million over the course of a new five-year agreement with the city.
The mayor's office, which has been grappling with budget woes and unsuccessful efforts to recalibrate commercial and residential tax rates, said the accord with BU creates a "predictable and reliable schedule" of benefits for the city.
By: Ella Adams, Michael P. Norton
House and Senate hustle through the last day of the (old) session — with much more to come
A community college has partnered with the University of Massachusetts in a bid to facilitate career paths for aspiring nurses.
By: Michael P. Norton
Economic growth in Massachusetts was moderate in the second quarter but outpaced the growth rate of the US economy, while inflation in the Boston
By: Michael P. Norton
Looking ahead, MassBenchmarks projects Massachusetts GDP growth of 2.3% in the third quarter and 2.5% in the fourth.
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Economic growth in Massachusetts was moderate in the second quarter but outpaced the growth rate of the U.S. economy, while inflation in the Boston metropolitan area ran “meaningfully hotter” than the nation, according to a new report.
