9/10/2026
Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll
Pilot will allow 30 participating programs to serve up to 12 children, creating up to 60 additional child care seats while maintaining strong quality and safety standards
9/10/2026
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Improved water quality will cut rainfall closures by more than half in most of Plum Island Sound, giving shellfishers up to 72 additional harvesting days each year
9/09/2026
Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll
Colleges, universities and eligible training providers can seek state approval by September 25; first programs could begin enrolling students in early 2027
9/08/2026
Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll
Governor Healey is requiring data centers to receive local approval before seeking state permits, pay for their own clean energy or pay fees to ratepayers, and adhere to water, air and community engagement standards