Democrat Elizabeth Warren, first elected senator in 2012, will beat Republican John Deaton, AP says.
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Posted inOffshore Wind
Bay State’s offshore wind prices about to reset
“Shielding project costs and the impact upon ratepayers from this procurement until winter is not an acceptable start.” — State Sen. Mark Montigny
Posted inhealth care
Judge OKs sale of St. Anne’s, 5 other Steward hospitals
Approved was Steward’s plan to sell St. Anne’s Hospital in Fall River and Morton Hospital in Taunton to Lifespan for $175 million.
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Lifespan set to acquire St. Anne’s Hospital
The company announced Thursday that it has also finalized an asset purchase agreement to buy Morton Hospital in Taunton. Lifespan is buying the two hospitals for $175 million
Posted inImmigration
Report examines migrant jobs and earnings prospects
Median earnings range for new arrivals pegged at $24,000 to $34,000
Posted inOffshore Wind
New deadline means more offshore wind delays
Developers given two months longer to prepare bids as tax credit uncertainty clouds picture.
Posted inOffshore Wind
Poll: Offshore wind support high as industry faces headwinds
The price of offshore wind power is expected to go up markedly in the next procurement round, which some policymakers worry could turn ratepayers off from the transition to cleaner energy.
Posted inOffshore Wind
One turbine working, but no power yet from Vineyard Wind
The first of the project’s 62 turbines generated power Sunday evening but more testing was required before any wind power could be transmitted to the grid
Posted inClimate Change
Gov. Healey announces new strategies for rising sea levels
“We have some tough questions ahead — where will it be safe to build? How can we preserve our historical landmarks? What infrastructure will withstand ever worsening weather?” — Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper
Posted inOffshore Wind
Governors say rising costs threaten offshore wind
“Without federal action, offshore wind deployment in the U.S. is at serious risk of stalling because States’ ratepayers may be unable to absorb these significant new costs alone.” — Letter from six governors, including Maura Healey