News and Announcements

Follows last year’s action to decrease workers compensation rates by 14.6 percent, saving $87 million for employers

Hiring controls put in place in response to federal economic uncertainty and disruption to protect critical state program funding and implement a final Fiscal Year 2026 budget

In addition to $350 million in cuts to state agencies, Trump Administration and DOGE has cut hundreds of millions to federal programs, federal jobs, and NIH research in the state

Legislation saves billions through getting costs off bills, implementing an all-of-the-above energy approach including nuclear, and holding the utilities accountable

Registration now open for early literacy professional development

Administration also announces STEM Summit to take place May 7 at Gillette; Innovation Career Pathways will be offered at nearly 30 percent of Massachusetts public high schools next year

State announces funding for AI projects in Boston and Western Mass, new director for Massachusetts AI Hub

Invitation acknowledges ‘cherished relationship’ between leaders founded on mutual financial advantages and centuries-old familial and cultural bonds

Healey-Driscoll Administration recently awarded $4 million in MassWorks grants for downtown Stoneham -- Governor also commends Stoneham for MBTA Communities Law compliance, efforts to lower housing costs