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Governor Healey Signs Bill Making Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Support More Affordable and Accessible

From: Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey
December 24, 2024
Boston - On December 24, 2024, Governor Maura Healey signed An Act relative to treatments and coverage for substance use disorder and recovery coach licensure, which makes treatment and recovery… Read More

Reindeer Cleared for Takeoff Over Massachusetts

From: Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey
December 24, 2024
MassWildlife grants Santa special permit for Christmas Eve flyover Boston - The skies of Massachusetts will once again be filled with holiday magic this Christmas Eve, as Governor Maura Healey and… Read More

Governor Healey Announces New Efforts to Increase Women and Diversity in Construction

From: Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey
December 23, 2024
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo Joins Signing of Executive Order to Boost Workforce Participation Boston - On December 23, 2024, Governor Healey signed an Executive Order to increase the… Read More

Governor Healey, Lieutenant Governor Driscoll, GM Eng Celebrate Removal of Slow Zones for the First Time in 20 Years

From: Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey
December 23, 2024
MBTA’s Track Improvement Program removed 220+ speed restrictions and replaced 250,000+ feet of rail, saving riders 2.4 million minutes every weekday and generating $1 million per day in… Read More

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

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

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

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

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