For a decade, Massachusetts missed its spending goal for veteran-owned businesses
Since 2015, state agencies have spent a total of $324 million with veteran-owned businesses. That is $1.3 billion less than what the state said it would spend.

Wu: Mass and Cass is ‘One step forward, two steps back, three steps forward’
The mayor acknowledged increased drug activity in the South End and other neighborhoods, but said the situation is improving overall.
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Judge rebukes Trump administration, orders NIH to resume paying canceled grants
Judge says the NIH acted arbitrarily and capriciously in specifically targeting grants related to diversity and the LGBTQ community. -
Mass. lawmakers compromise on $1.3B spending plan for millionaires tax revenue
Negotiators allocate $593 million for education, $716 million for transportation in bill marked for votes on Wednesday. -
Trump policies weigh on some BIO International Convention attendees
More than 20,000 people are expected to turn out for the biotech industry’s largest worldwide conference, which runs in Boston through Thursday. -
Northeast governors, Canadian premiers pledge collaboration despite trade war and tourism slide
Regional leaders distance themselves from D.C. rhetoric as they highlight their ties to Canada.
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