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House-Senate Dems agree on more than $1B in tax relief
The compromise tax reform package expected to win House and Senate approval this week combines relief for seniors, renters, caregivers and low-income families with a cut to the state’s short-term capital gains tax rate, estate tax reforms and changes to a pair of voter-approved tax policies that have been in the spotlight. Read More
Read MoreSalem, Crowley get OK for $54M tax break for offshore wind terminal
The company plans to redevelop 42 acres of land next to the Salem Harbor Power Station into an offshore wind terminal where turbine parts can be stored and loaded. Read More
Read MoreCambridge selected for ARPA-H ‘investor catalyst’ hub
The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, or ARPA-H, will establish an "investor catalyst" hub just north of the Charles River, the agency announced Tuesday. Read More
Read MoreEmerson College’s new president on arts as a front door, AI and more
New Emerson College President Jay Bernhardt talks about how arts can introduce Emerson to the community, the role AI will play in the classroom and workforce, and more. Read More
Read MoreWaltham’s Repligen to acquire Swedish firm
Waltham’s Repligen Corporation is continuing its shopping spree with the purchase of Swedish lab equipment firm Metenova AB. Read More
Read MoreBoston Children’s becomes first hospital in US with 5G hybrid network, in 5-year deal
Boston Children’s Hospital has signed a 5-year agreement with T-Mobile and Pixel Health to build a 5G Hybrid Network to better service patients and staff. Read More
Read MoreAnzu Partners closes $200M third fund with heavier focus on greentech
Anzu Partners, which has presence in Boston since 2015, has already deployed part of the funds in 12 companies, including five in the cleantech sector. Read More
Read MoreBizSpotlight: Baker Newman Noyes
Firm integrates current advisory verticals into on Read More
Read MoreAdvocates call for increased minimum wage in Mass.
Workers, business owners and advocates are testifying Tuesday in support of legislation that would raise the Massachusetts’ minimum wage to $20 by 2027. Read More
Read MoreFive things: Ambri layoff warning, Southie apartments, SVB deposits, and an innovation road trip
Today’s five things to know include Ambri’s layoff warning, a Southie apartments project, SVB and First Republic’s lost Mass. deposits, and an innovation road trip with BostInno. Read More
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