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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

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New Analysis Finds Governor Healey’s ClimateTech Initiative Would Generate $16.4 Billion in Economic Activity  

5/02/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

First-of-its-kind $1.3 billion investment proposed in Mass Leads Act would create 6,670 new jobs

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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

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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

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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