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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Over $3 Million in Grants to Help Communities Prepare for Extreme Weather

2/04/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Funding will help 32 municipalities strengthen climate resilience planning with a focus on equity

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Expands Opportunities for Cleanup of Fishing Gear Debris

1/27/2026 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Partners and the public will now be able to clean up fishing gear debris to prevent ghost fishing, protect marine life, and enhance public safety

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Healey-Driscoll Administration and Electric Utilities Launch the Power Forward Initiative to Build Housing Faster and Lower Costs

1/27/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

The Administration and utilities announce several additional measures aimed at bringing new housing and other projects online more quickly and efficiently, reducing project development costs

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Governor Healey Celebrates Completion of NECEC Transmission Line

1/16/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Transmission line will deliver 20% of Massachusetts' electricity, lower bills by $50 million each year

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Governor Healey Files Environmental Review Reforms to Accelerate Housing Permitting and Development

1/16/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Reforms will cut environmental review times from 1+ years to 30 days for housing projects to expedite housing and bring down costs

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Significant Drought Conditions Declared in Central and Northeast Regions

1/12/2026 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Energy and Environmental Agency Releases Yearly Report

12/30/2025 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Report highlights progress made in energy affordability, protecting nature and climate resilience efforts

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Governors to Secretary Burgum: Lift the Offshore Wind Stop Work Orders

12/24/2025 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Governors blast national security rationale given for stop work orders and demand classified briefing to review purported threats

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Nearly $190,000 in Grants to Support Inclusive and Accessible Outdoor Recreation

12/23/2025 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Grant funding to improve equitable access to outdoor recreation events

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Governor Healey Responds to Trump Administration Stop Work Order for Vineyard Wind

12/22/2025 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Nearly $1.2 Million to Support Fishing Industry

12/12/2025 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced today nearly $1.2 million to support programs and projects that will boost the competitiveness of commercial fisheries.

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Massachusetts Environmental Police Announce Annual “Stuff a Boat” Toys for Tots Campaign

12/12/2025 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Agency Accepting Donations to Help Bring Joy to Children This Holiday Season

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Expands Deer Hunting Season on Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket 

12/10/2025 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Administration Considering Additional Actions to Provide More Access for Hunters, Including Sunday Hunting 

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Drought Conditions Return to Normal in Western Region

12/10/2025 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

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Massachusetts Environmental Trust Launches 2nd Whale License Plate Auction to Support Right Whale Conservation

11/28/2025 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Auction to Support Right Whale Conservation and Promote Environmental Stewardship