Archive for February 2023
Here are the state cannabis commission’s three priorities for its regulatory review
Here’s what to expect from the Cannabis Control Commission during this spring’s regulatory review. Read More
Read MoreThe Petri Dish: Blindness drug approved; Moderna strikes gene-editing deal
Apellis’ new drug is the only FDA-approved treatment for geographic atrophy, a leading cause of blindness. Read More
Read MoreMillion-dollar teardowns: Soaring wealth is remaking Boston-area neighborhoods
The Boston area is among the richest nationally — and all that wealth is changing the region’s suburbs with thousands of homes being torn down for larger replacements. Read More
Read MoreRaytheon backs Boeing’s 737 MAX output goal
The aerospace industry is gearing up for rate increases as Raytheon’s CEO sees incremental improvement in supply constraints. Read More
Read MoreTJX reports revenue growth, announces $2.5B in share buybacks
The Framingham retailer also plans to benefit investors, buying back another $2.5 billion in shares in the coming year while raising its dividend. Read More
Read MoreAmazon employees push back on return-to-office plan
CEO Andy Jassy’s memo announcing the policy change came as a surprise to employees when it was posted internally on the company’s website Friday. Read More
Read MoreBoston names its first director of nightlife economy
Boston has hired a leader to improve the city’s social scene — a position informally dubbed the “late-night czar.” Her job: create more vibrant, sustainable and welcoming nightlife in the city. Read More
Read MoreCancer drugmaker down to 3 employees after trial failure
A cancer firm has gone from a paltry nine employees to an even scanter three after a chemoprotective drug failed in clinical trials. Read More
Read MoreEditorial: City Hall should allow North End outdoor dining, close Hanover St. in summer
It’s time for the power plays to end. Boston should shut down Hanover Street to traffic during the summer to allow for outdoor dining. Read More
Read MoreHealey will take budget, tax message to business groups
The first-ever state budget season for Gov. Maura Healey will feature a pair of addresses before audiences eager for her and the Legislature to enact long-sought tax reform. Although she has yet to release details, Healey says she plans to file a tax package aimed at "making life more affordable for folks" and touted the…
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