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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $14 Million to Increase Graduation Rates at State Universities

From: Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey
December 20, 2024
SUCCESS grants available to state universities for the first time; Will fund peer mentors, academic and career advising, other student supports Boston - The Healey-Driscoll Administration… Read More

Governor Healey Nominates Tiffanie Ellis-Niles and Karin Wilinski to Juvenile Court

From: Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey
December 19, 2024
Boston - Governor Maura Healey today nominated Tiffanie Ellis-Niles and Karin Wilinski to the Juvenile Court. The nominees will now be considered by the Governor’s Council for… Read More

Governor Healey Announces Massachusetts AI Hub to Make State Global Leader in Applied AI Innovation

From: Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey
December 19, 2024
Leveraging the Mass Leads Act, Initiative Will Support Game-Changing AI Research, Drive Business Growth, Train a Workforce of Tomorrow, and Harness AI to Advance Solutions to World’s Greatest… Read More

Massachusetts Ranked Safest State in the Country

From: Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey
December 18, 2024
Massachusetts earned an “A” for leading gun safety laws from the GIFFORDS Law Center, lowest rate of gun deaths in country Boston - This week, the GIFFORDS Law Center to Prevent Gun… Read More

Healey-Driscoll Administration Proposes Higher Reimbursement Rates for Child Care Providers

From: Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey
December 18, 2024
Proposal boosts payment rates for providers with a focus on infant and toddler care Lowell - The Healey-Driscoll Administration today made a proposal to the Board of Early Education and Care to… Read More

Governor Healey Appoints Sheriff Peter Koutoujian as Member of MBTA Board of Directors

From: Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey
December 17, 2024
Boston - On December 17, 2024, Governor Maura Healey appointed Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian to serve as the newest member of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Board of Directors.… Read More

Governor Healey Issues Statement on Passing of Former Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General Francis X. Bellotti

From: Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey
December 17, 2024
Governor Healey also ordered flags be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings Boston - On December 17, 2024, Governor Maura Healey ordered flags to be flown at half-staff at all state buildings… Read More

Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Housing Development Incentive Awards to Create 1,256 Units, Lower Costs

From: Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey
December 17, 2024
Largest Funding Year in Program History is a Result of Governor Healey’s Tax Cuts Package Lawrence - On December 17, 2024, Governor Maura Healey, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll and Housing… Read More

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $12.4 Million to Support Behavioral Health Workforce

From: Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey
December 12, 2024
Funds issued to students pursuing careers treating mental health or substance use disorders Boston - The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced today that they have issued $12.4 million through… Read More

Governor's Council to Address Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking Releases Biennial Report

From: Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey
December 12, 2024
Boston - On December 12, 2024, the Governor’s Council to Address Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking (GCSADVHT) released its first Biennial Report of the Healey-Driscoll… Read More

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $16 Million to Decarbonize Affordable Housing

From: Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey
December 10, 2024
Third Round of Climate Ready Housing Funding Awards Will Support Deep Energy Retrofits and Cost Savings in nearly 1,000 Affordable Housing Homes Boston - The Healey-Driscoll Administration today… Read More

Governor Healey Nominates Judges to District Court and Boston Municipal Court

From: Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey
December 5, 2024
Boston - On December 5, 2024, Governor Maura Healey nominated Connor Barusch, Nicholas Brandt and Dana Pierce to serve as Associate Justices of the Boston Municipal Court, and Hilary McCamic to serve… Read More

Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces 2025 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year

From: Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey
December 4, 2024
Boston teacher Luisa Sparrow receives state’s top educator award Boston - The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced today that Luisa Sparrow, a special education teacher for fifth- and… Read More

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards New Career Technical Education Programs to 12 High Schools

From: Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey
December 3, 2024
New programs add 200 seats for students in areas like HVAC, early education, and health assisting Everett - The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced 18 new state-approved career technical… Read More

New Report: Massachusetts Leads U.S. in Growth of Outdoor Recreation, Contributing Over $13 Billion to Massachusetts Economy

From: Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey
November 26, 2024
States Outdoor Recreation Economy Rose by 13.3% last year, providing over 103,600 jobs Boston - New figures from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)… Read More