Archive for June 2022
Final legislative report: State wasn’t ready for pandemic
Following a year and a half of work, nine hearings and six listening sessions, the Legislature’s Covid committee has released a report and 16 recommendations that members said would put Mass. on a better footing to deal with future calamities. Read More
Read MoreEquity group gives Baker administration low grade on vaccine rollouts
A group of racial justice, immigrant advocacy and public health leaders shared a report card on Wednesday reviewing the Baker administration’s Covid-19 vaccination distribution. The coalition said there was a disconnect between the Baker administration’s intent and the outcome. Read More
Read MoreStratus Technologies ownership changes hands in $225M deal
SMART Global Holdings Inc. said on Wednesday it inked a deal with affiliates of Siris Capital Group LLC to acquire Stratus Technologies, which has about 160 employees in the Bay State. Read More
Read MoreBiogen to reimburse employees who travel 100-plus miles for abortion
In the immediate aftermath of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn nationwide protections for abortion, Cambridge-based Biogen Inc. says it will begin paying for travel for its employees to access abortion services. Read More
Read MoreFidelity Investments expands employee coverage in wake of Roe ruling
The Boston financial services giant joined a host of firms expanding travel benefits to employees seeking abortions and other treatments. Read More
Read MoreEmmanuel College names new president for this fall
Emmanuel College announced Mary Boyd as the next president to lead the school forward this fall. Read More
Read MoreBentley president brings lifetime commitment to diversity, equity
LaBrent Chrite is Bentley University’s first Black president. Read More
Read MoreWe asked local leaders about the wealth gap. Here’s what they said.
The Business Journal asked the heads of Boston-area community organizations how they would solve racial household inequality. Here’s what they told us. Read More
Read MoreReport: Inflation is taking toll on American mental health
Scores for American workers’ optimism, general psychological health declined from April to May. Read More
Read MoreMassMutual Ventures gets $100M for fourth U.S. fund
MassMutual Ventures announced its fourth U.S. investment fund, once again worth $100 million. The venture capital arm of Springfield insurance giant MassMutual focuses on the Series A stage, cutting checks between $2 million and $5 million on average, but its strategy is to begin making connections with interesting companies well in advance. Read More
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