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Massachusetts

Worcester region sinks to lowest rank in ‘well-being’

BOSTON – The Hub of New England trails both the Manchester-Nashua area of New Hampshire and even Springfield in western Massachusetts in terms of a "well-being" index created by Gallup, a polling and research organization, and Healthways, a firm that helps governments, insurers and hospitals improve the wellbeing of

Massachusetts

World’s largest hedge fund gets handout from Conn.

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A commission approved a $22 million loan and grant package on Friday to help the world's largest hedge fund upgrade and expand its offices despite questions about whether the deal makes financial sense for a state facing continued budget problems. Democratic Gov. Dan Malloy said

Politics

Outrage over Conn. college’s plans to sell political memorabilia

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — One of America's largest troves of political and campaign memorabilia is headed for the auction block, spurring protests from some who do not want to see it divided up and sold to private collectors. The University of Hartford plans to hire an auction house and

Massachusetts

Is Aetna the next domino to fall in Connecticut?

Still in the rippling wake of General Electric's January decision to move its headquarters from Fairfield, Connecticut, to Boston's Seaport District, another nationwide organization is contemplating a move from the Nutmeg State. According to documents obtained by an open records request with the city of Boston

Massachusetts

After GE: What Connecticut can learn from the Bay State

In a political era when "success stories" are all too rare, Massachusetts shines as a remarkable counter-example. Once denigrated as "Taxachusetts" and infamous as a high-tax, Big Government beachhead, Massachusetts recently ate Connecticut's lunch (and breakfast, and dinner) by attracting its foremost corporate citizen,

jobs

Connecticut jobs tax will hurt workers

A new tax on entry level jobs has residents in Connecticut wondering how their lawmakers plan to spur economic growth when they're passing bills that show hostility to employers. A bill voted out of committee in Hartford last week would levy a $1 tax on every hour worked

boston

Boston tops Northeast for job creation, Gallup says

BOSTON – Greater Boston ranks higher than any other major urban area in the Northeast for job creation, although it is less competitive nationwide, according to a recent Gallup survey. The region beat out cities from New York to Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Buffalo, New York, although it ranks 21st out of

New England

Peppier handicapped symbol gets support in Conn., but problems remain

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The ubiquitous handicapped symbol that marks parking spaces, building entrances and restrooms around the world is getting an update, a modernization that emphasizes ability rather than disability. What started as a street art project has grown into official acceptance. Yet, the restyled logo has been rejected by