News and Announcements

Showing results

Press Release

Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Destination Development Capital Grant Program to Support Tourism Projects 

4/23/2024 Executive Office of Economic Development

Program will prioritize projects related to climate resiliency, rural communities, cultural districts, and the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution

Press Release

Governor Healey Awards over $2.3 Million in Funding from the Cannabis Social Equity Trust Fund 

4/16/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Funding will Support 50 Cannabis Businesses in 28 Communities

Press Release

Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces $2.8 Million in Life Sciences Funding to Improve Women’s Health Outcomes  

4/16/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Funding announced during Governor Healey’s visit to Brigham and Women’s Hospital to spotlight Massachusetts’ leadership in life sciences and women’s health

Press Release

Governor Healey Touts New Climatetech Initiative at Woburn Clean Tech Innovation Company  

4/11/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Mass Leads Act proposes a new ten-year, $1 billion strategy to advance climatetech in Massachusetts

Press Release

Governor Healey Celebrates National Robotics Week in North Andover and Boston  

4/08/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Mass Leads Act proposes $25 million for new program to expand MA’s leadership in robotics

Press Release

Healey-Driscoll Administration Brings Back Governor’s Conference on Travel & Tourism for First Time in 10 Years  

4/02/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Conference to unveil new Massachusetts 250 branding, digital platforms

Press Release

Massachusetts Receives $14.1 Million in Federal Funding to Expand Digital Access  

4/01/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

New “Internet for All” funding stream will address digital divide statewide through digital skills training, device access, and internet affordability

Press Release

Massachusetts’ Economic Assistance Coordinating Council Approves Three Additional Projects for the Economic Development Incentive Program 

3/28/2024 Executive Office of Economic Development

Projects are Expected to Create 137 New Jobs, Retain 63 Jobs, and Leverage Approximately $57M in Private Investment

Press Release

Massachusetts’ State Digital Equity Plan Approved by National Telecommunications and Information Administration 

3/27/2024 Executive Office of Economic Development

New Eligible Federal Funding Will Help Healey-Driscoll Administration Tackle Disparities in Online Access, Digital Training and Affordability

Press Release

Governor Healey Highlights Life Sciences Investments from Mass Leads Act in Worcester and Hopkinton  

3/07/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Press Release

Governor Healey Files Mass Leads Act to Grow Economy, Support Businesses, Attract Talent  

3/01/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Economic Development Bond Bill includes 10-year reauthorization of Life Sciences Initiative and new 10-year climatetech investment

Press Release

Governor Healey Promotes Major Initiatives in Life Sciences, Climatetech, Applied AI  

2/29/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Proposals will be included in upcoming Mass Leads economic development bill to position Massachusetts as a global hub for cutting-edge industries

Press Release

Governor Healey Signs Executive Order Establishing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategic Task Force  

2/14/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Governor to seek $100 million in upcoming Economic Development Bill to create Applied AI Hub in Massachusetts