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Wednesday, March 9, 2016
 
Mass. leads big data charge; draws $2.4B in investments
 
Big data means big money for projects and companies in Massachusetts, with over $2.4 billion invested in companies in the last two years as well as $115 million from the federal government.
 
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Millions in development underway in downtown Worcester
 
A slew of downtown developments have broken ground recently in downtown Worcester.
 
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Agreement reached over Mass. painkiller limits
 
An agreement has been reached to put limits on first-time opioid prescriptions and use additional screening of students and emergency room patients for signs of addiction.
 
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Local farm movement gathering in Worcester
 
The local farm movement will be gathering at the Hanover Theater this week to discuss the future of farming in the region by the 1,500 farmers based in Central Massachusetts.
 
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Effort seeks to cap Worcester's 841 gas leaks costing consumers $3M yearly
 
A new resolution has been passed in support of legislation that could push 841 Worcester gas leaks that cost consumers about $3 million a year to be fixed.
 
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Lawmakers lay out changes needed if marijuana question passes
 
Lawmakers are tinkering with a voter-approved ballot initiative that would legalize marijuana in the state.
 
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Ash: Corporate tax law change would boost competitiveness
 
A change proposed in Gov. Baker's economic development bill is aimed at aligning the state's corporate tax policy with that of 23 states around the nation.
 
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The List: Top tourist attractions
 
Ranked by square footage
 
Natick Mall 1,706,000
Solomon Pond Mall, Marlborough 815,000
Shoppes at Blackstone Valley, Millbury 790,000
Shoppers World, Framingham 778,476
Mall at Whitney Field, Leominster 656,877
 
 
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Worcester makes U.S. News' 100 best places to live
 
 
Fallon Health names permanent CEO
 
 
Worcester property sells for $825K
 
 
North Central Massachusetts wants better Internet
 
 
Fallon Health posts $6.8M loss
 
 
Wearable tech market focuses on next wave
 
 
Gas workers to vote on National Grid contract Sunday
 
 
MetroWest company secures $13.5M in VC funding
 
 
Mass. 'innovation economy' grew by $25B
 
 
 
 
 
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