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Governor Healey Promotes Major Initiatives in Life Sciences, Climatetech, Applied AI  

2/29/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Proposals will be included in upcoming Mass Leads economic development bill to position Massachusetts as a global hub for cutting-edge industries

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MassCEC, City of Salem, and Crowley Announce Agreements for Salem Offshore Wind Terminal  

2/23/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Public-private partnership will advance second offshore wind port in Massachusetts, positioned to support construction of floating turbines in the Gulf of Maine

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Vineyard Wind, America’s First Large-Scale Offshore Wind Farm, Delivers Full Power from 5 Turbines to the New England Grid  

2/22/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

68 megawatts delivered to New England grid, enough power for 30,000 Massachusetts homes

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Revokes Milton Grant Due to MBTA Communities Noncompliance  

2/21/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

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Chair Cathy Judd-Stein to Retire from Massachusetts Gaming Commission  

2/20/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Chair to retire on March 21 upon completion of term; administration to begin search for successor

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Governor Healey Demands Financial Transparency and Patient Safety from Steward Health Care  

2/20/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Calls for CEO de la Torre to ensure safe staffing, allow for increased monitoring, and be more responsive

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Celebrates Transformative Child Care Financial Assistance Rate Changes in Western Mass  

2/15/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Western Mass child care providers receiving 34% rate increase for infant care, 14% for toddler care and 13% for preschool care

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Governor Healey Signs Executive Order Establishing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategic Task Force  

2/14/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Governor to seek $100 million in upcoming Economic Development Bill to create Applied AI Hub in Massachusetts

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 Healey-Driscoll Administration Issues Safety Reminders Ahead of Anticipated Winter Storm 

2/12/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Weather experts anticipate a high-impact winter storm; Non-emergency state employees have been directed to work from home; RMV sites will be closed Tuesday

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Governor Healey Nominates Appeals Court Associate Justice Gabrielle R. Wolohojian to Supreme Judicial Court  

2/07/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

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Governor Healey Makes Four Nominations to District Court  

2/07/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

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Healey Driscoll Administration Celebrates Literacy Launch Initiative  

2/05/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Literacy Launch Will Expand Access to Evidence-Based Literacy Learning Through Professional Development and High-Quality Materials

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Takes New Action to Support Resolution of Newton Teachers’ Strike  

2/01/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

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Governor Healey, Attorney General Campbell and Treasurer Goldberg Urge EPA to Reconsider Lead Water Pipe Replacement Funding Reduction  

2/01/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Current methodology could halve federal support for lead service line replacement in Massachusetts, with the biggest impact on environmental justice communities