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Bureau Brief—Worcester’s 2023 Election, a Primer
The Worcester Regional Research Bureau is pleased to release Bureau Brief – Worcester’s 2023 Election, a Primer.
2023 Thomas Green Award Recipients Announced!
Worcester Regional Research Bureau announces recipients of the 2023 Thomas S. Green Public Service Awards.
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The Worcester Regional Research Bureau serves the public interest of Greater Worcester by conducting independent, non-partisan research and analysis of public policy issues to promote informed public debate and decision-making. For thirty years, The Research Bureau has worked to protect the public interest in Greater Worcester by identifying issues, investigating impacts, and educating the public and government officials of opportunities and best practices.
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WRRB report: Many eligible for food help in Worcester County don’t ask for it
About 40 percent of Worcester County residents eligible for government food benefits don’t receive them, according to findings presented on an interactive website from the Worcester Regional Research Bureau.
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Worcester County coalition aims to reduce barriers to food access
Food insecurity is a complex problem, and reducing barriers to food access isn’t as simple as putting up food pantries or creating government nutrition programs, according to advocates and researchers.
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5 Worcester public employees honored with Research Bureau award for community service
WORCESTER - On Wednesday evening at Mechanics Hall, the Worcester Regional Research Bureau gathered to honor this year’s recipients of the Thomas S. Green Public Service Awards, which recognize public employees...
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