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Healey-Driscoll Administration Highlights $2 Million to Expand Child Care Options for Working Families

8/25/2026 Executive Office of Education

New partnerships with employers are testing innovative approaches to make child care more accessible and support Massachusetts’ workforce

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Massachusetts Continues to Lead Nation in Education and Innovation

8/20/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

New national rankings recognize Massachusetts for top-performing public high schools and startup incubators and accelerators

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $6.6 Million to Grow Massachusetts Robotics Industry

8/20/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Funding will help robotics companies test new technologies, prepare for manufacturing and bring products to market in Massachusetts

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MassVentures Announces $4.5 Million in Grant Funding to Help 26 Massachusetts Startups Grow and Create Jobs

8/13/2026 Executive Office of Economic Development

START grants help companies turn cutting-edge research into new products, businesses and jobs in Massachusetts

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Governor Healey Awards $6 Million to Drive Business Expansion, Create 1,000 Jobs Across Massachusetts

8/12/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Business Builds Grants will support six capital projects in manufacturing, robotics, life sciences, autonomous systems and other key industries

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Funding Opportunity to Strengthen Massachusetts Working Waterfronts and Coastal Economy

7/30/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Competitive grants will support dredging projects that improve navigation, public safety and economic growth in coastal communities

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Distributes More Than 5,000 Free Internet-Enabled Devices to Increase Connectivity Statewide

7/15/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Residents will be able to access laptops, tablets, desktops and more across 45 Massachusetts municipalities, community organizations and nonprofit organizations

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New BioNexus Program Expands Northeast Microelectronics Coalition Mission

7/07/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

NEMC builds on successful track record of accelerating critical microelectronics from development to deployment with expansion into biomanufacturing and beyond

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Unveils Roadmap to Grow Massachusetts' Defense Economy

7/02/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

SHIELD report outlines roadmap to expand the state’s defense ecosystem, create jobs, accelerate innovation, and support national security, alongside proposed $100 million Mass Wins Act investment

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $2 Million to Berkshire Innovation Center for Advanced Optics Lab 

7/01/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

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Governor Healey Halts Data Center Tax Incentive and Calls for Strict Guardrails to Protect Ratepayers, Environment & Public Health

6/25/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Governor releases one of the most comprehensive frameworks in the nation, covering cost, energy, water, air, noise, jobs and other impacts

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Massachusetts Economic Assistance Coordinating Council Awards $52 Million in Tax Credits to Businesses to Create, Retain Jobs 

6/24/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Projects will create 2,793 new jobs, retain 1,503 existing jobs, and spur more than $1.4 billion in private investment 

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Joins with IBM, Red Hat to Launch AI Accelerator During Boston Tech Week

5/26/2026 Executive Office of Economic Development

Joint initiative by Massachusetts AI Hub, IBM and Red Hat formally kicks off application process for inaugural startup cohort

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $1 Million to Expand Employment Opportunities Through Social Enterprises

5/26/2026 Executive Office of Economic Development

Grants will support four nonprofits creating pathways to employment across Massachusetts.

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Testifies in Support of Mass Wins Act

5/19/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Administration officials joined by business, housing, workforce and community leaders in support of competitiveness legislation