BOSTON (AP) — Gov. Deval Patrick praised an economic development bill proposed by Democratic House leaders but said Friday he planned to urge lawmakers to restore a provision that would discourage non-compete agreements in the private sector.
Patrick had proposed eliminating the agreements which restrict workers at cutting-edge technology firms from quitting their jobs and taking their knowledge to other companies, saying they stifle competition. He instead sought to beef up trade secret protections.
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