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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

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Governor Healey Announces Transformative Economic Development Project in Lowell  

3/28/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Draper to anchor the development, bringing hundreds of jobs to Lowell region

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Launches Grant Program to Increase Access to Maternal and Reproductive Health Services in Massachusetts  

3/27/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Grants aim to reduce health inequities by prioritizing investments in communities with most extreme disparities.

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Governor Healey Pledges to Protect Access to Medication Abortion Following SCOTUS Oral Arguments  

3/26/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces New Requirements at State Safety-Net Sites  

3/25/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Families will be required to recertify monthly and demonstrate action toward getting work permits, jobs and housing

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Governor Healey Swears In Youth Advisory Council 

3/25/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

The Council is made up of 60 young people from every region of the state

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Governor Healey Makes Three Nominations to Boston Municipal Court  

3/21/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

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Governor Healey Appoints Jordan Maynard as Interim Chair of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission  

3/21/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

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Governor Healey Announces MassSkills Coalition, A New Public-Private Partnership to Promote Skills-Based Hiring  

3/19/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Releases 2024 State Workforce Agenda  

3/18/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Agenda outlines state’s workforce development vision, goals, and strategies to meet the needs of jobseekers and employers to promote a strong economy

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Files Fiscal Year 2024 Supplemental Budget to Maintain Vital Programs  

3/18/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Bill proposes to address health and human services staffing, early education access, and services for victims of violent crimes

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Launches New Program to Support Redevelopment of Commercial Properties into Housing  

3/15/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

The new Commercial Conversion Initiative will accelerate housing production across Massachusetts by transforming vacant and underutilized properties

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Governor Healey Announces Nation-Leading Effort to Pardon Marijuana Possession Misdemeanor Convictions  

3/13/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Most comprehensive action by a Governor following President Biden’s call for marijuana pardons in the states

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Governor Healey Announces New Labor Advisory Council at Mass Building Trades Union Convention  

3/12/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Roger Brunelle named Governor’s Labor Advisor

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Governor Healey Appeals FEMA’s Denial of Major Disaster Declaration Request  

3/12/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Request was for relief from September 11-13 storms that impacted Worcester, Hampden and Bristol Counties