News and Announcements

Transformative, $2.5 billion bill represents the largest proposed investments in capital improvements for UMass system, state universities, community colleges in decades

Weekend storm is expected to bring snow across much of Massachusetts, followed by hazardous cold and wind chills early in the week

Council will recommend new vision for setting high school graduates up for success

New rates continue state’s progress on better covering the true cost of providing care, including for infants and toddlers

Requires Massachusetts Residency for Families in System, Strengthens Criminal Background Checks

Plan does not rely on any new taxes; Governor will propose $300 million in Chapter 90 funding, a 50 percent increase for municipal roads, bridges and infrastructure

MBTA flood mitigation project to support protection of the Blue Line Tunnel, a critical segment of public transportation infrastructure

Federal grants include $43 million for McGrath Highway in Somerville, $14.4 Million for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, $5.2 million for railroad crossing safety improvements, and $2 million for station improvements at JFK/UMass in Boston

Board of Registration in Nursing vote codifies Shield Law and reaffirms protections from discipline for MA-licensed nurses for providing these essential services