News and Announcements

Investment will allow thousands more students to participate, especially in rural communities and Gateway Cities

MassWildlife grants Santa special permit for Christmas Eve flyover

MBTA’s Track Improvement Program removed 220+ speed restrictions and replaced 250,000+ feet of rail, saving riders 2.4 million minutes every weekday and generating $1 million per day in economic benefits

U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo Joins Signing of Executive Order to Boost Workforce Participation

SUCCESS grants available to state universities for the first time; Will fund peer mentors, academic and career advising, other student supports

Leveraging the Mass Leads Act, Initiative Will Support Game-Changing AI Research, Drive Business Growth, Train a Workforce of Tomorrow, and Harness AI to Advance Solutions to World’s Greatest Challenges

Massachusetts earned an “A” for leading gun safety laws from the GIFFORDS Law Center, lowest rate of gun deaths in country

Proposal boosts payment rates for providers with a focus on infant and toddler care

Largest Funding Year in Program History is a Result of Governor Healey’s Tax Cuts Package

Governor Healey also ordered flags be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings

Funds issued to students pursuing careers treating mental health or substance use disorders