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Massachusetts Wins More Than $102 Million for Transportation Infrastructure Projects

From: Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey
January 9, 2025
Federal grants include $43 million for McGrath Highway in Somerville, $14.4 Million for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, $5.2 million for railroad crossing safety improvements, and $2… Read More

Governor Healey Calls for Moment of Silence in Honor of President Jimmy Carter

From: Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey
January 9, 2025
Boston - Governor Maura Healey is calling on Massachusetts residents to observe a moment of silence at 10 am on Thursday, January 9, 2025 as the National Funeral Service for President Jimmy Carter… Read More

Governor Healey Calls SJC Ruling on MBTA Communities Law a Major Victory

From: Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey
January 8, 2025
Boston - Governor Maura Healey issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Judicial Court’s ruling on the MBTA Communities Law: “This decision is a major victory for our… Read More

Healey-Driscoll Administration Adopts Emergency Regulations Protecting Reproductive Health Care

From: Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey
January 8, 2025
Board of Registration in Nursing vote codifies Shield Law and reaffirms protections from discipline for MA-licensed nurses for providing these essential services Boston - The Massachusetts… Read More

Governor Healey Signs Laws Lowering Health Care Costs and Strengthening Oversight

From: Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey
January 8, 2025
New laws cap prescription drug copays at $25, improve access to primary care and close regulatory gaps exploited by Steward Health Care Boston - Governor Maura Healey today signed into law S.3012… Read More

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $8 Million to Expand Early College Programs

From: Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey
January 7, 2025
Investment will allow thousands more students to participate, especially in rural communities and Gateway Cities Boston - The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced today that it is awarding $8… Read More

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $1.8 Million to Improve Access to Reproductive Health Care

From: Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey
January 7, 2025
Funding to support five community-based organizations and clinical providers across the state Boston - The Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced $1.8 million in state funding awarded… Read More

Governor Healey Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of President Jimmy Carter

From: Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey
December 29, 2024
Boston - On December 29, 2024, Governor Maura Healey ordered the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag to be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings until… Read More

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