News and Announcements

Major investment will reduce delays, improve safety and accessibility for Commuter Rail riders and strengthen Amtrak freight service

New statewide role will strengthen efforts to protect residents, support communities, and prepare Massachusetts from extreme heat

State will restrict sale of kratom, a largely unregulated substance with opioid-like effects, and expand public education and treatment outreach

New “ECO One Stop” combines major state environmental grant applications to make it easier for communities to move resilience projects forward

Business Builds Grants will support six capital projects in manufacturing, robotics, life sciences, autonomous systems and other key industries

854 permits approved during the first half of 2026 as Governor Healey expands support for homeowners

As basic service rates increase, Governor Healey’s legislation is needed to lower electricity bills

Outreach campaign will help eligible residents navigate burdensome, new Medicaid requirements imposed by President Trump's law

New law ensures patients facing serious pregnancy complications can receive medically appropriate care from trusted providers in Massachusetts

New law creates a clear, transparent process for reviewing library materials while strengthening protections for teachers and librarians

New law establishes state’s first-ever licensing system, adds protections for workers and consumers, and helps older adults safely age at home

New law strengthens protections for children, expands family supports, increases transparency and accountability, including creating a Foster Child Bill of Rights

Funding will help awardees implement and sustain evidence-based, high-quality literacy instruction

Massachusetts becomes first state in the nation to require dental insurance rebates