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Healey-Driscoll Administration Launches Cannabis Social Equity Grant Program 

9/24/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

One of the largest grant programs of its kind nationally for cannabis entrepreneurs from communities harmed by War on Drugs

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Appoints Cultural Economy Advisory Council Members  

9/20/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

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Massachusetts Economic Assistance Coordinating Council Approves New Projects to Receive Over $1.3 Million in Tax Credits 

9/20/2024 Executive Office of Economic Development

Projects Will Spur $44.8 Million in Private Investment, Create 120 New Jobs, and Retain 1,521 Existing Jobs

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Celebrates Nearly $38 Million Federal Award to Spur Microelectronics Development  

9/18/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Awards; Massachusetts-Led NEMC Hub Receives Most Funding through Microelectronics Commons Project Awards from CHIPS-Funded Program

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Massachusetts 250 Initiative to Celebrate the Anniversary of America’s Independence  

9/17/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Statewide Initiative will Commemorate Massachusetts’ Pivotal Role in America’s Founding; Launch Included Announcement of $1.5 Million in Grants for Revolutionary War Cultural Programming

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MassVentures Launches Founders School to Support Underrepresented Deep Tech Entrepreneurs  

8/08/2024 Executive Office of Economic Development

School will Attract New Companies and Promote Massachusetts as a Top Destination for Startups

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Massachusetts Economic Assistance Coordinating Council Approves New Projects to Receive Over $1.2 Million in Tax Credits  

8/06/2024 Executive Office of Economic Development

Projects Will Create 234 New Jobs, Retain 159 Existing Jobs, and Spur $109 Million in Private Investment

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces More Than $13 Million to Support Life Sciences Workforce Development and STEM Education Initiatives  

7/22/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Awards to Support STEM Curricula at 91 Schools and Expand Training Programs at 20 Institutions, Preparing more than 42,000 Students for Exciting Careers in Life Sciences and STEM Fields

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Governor Healey Recognizes Massachusetts Climatetech Leaders  

6/26/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

28 Massachusetts companies named to Time Magazine’s Top GreenTech Companies

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Launches New “Made Possible” Tourism Campaign to Promote State History and Culture, Attract New Travelers 

6/17/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Learn more about the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism at visitma.com

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Opening of Seaport Economic Council Grant Program 

5/22/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Program Provides Funding to Improve, Maintain, and Protect State’s Coastal Assets Against Climate Change and Invest in their Economic Potential

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Meets with Business Leaders to Address Housing Challenges, Identify Solutions  

5/08/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Roundtable discussion highlights importance of retaining skilled workforce and boosting economic growth by providing access to housing