News and Announcements

Includes $7.7 Million for New Technology at MIT and $1.5 Million to Boost Workforce Development, Education, & Student Engagement across Northeast Region

Through the “Lead by Example” Employer Talent Initiative, Healey-Driscoll Administration will work with business community to eliminate unnecessary education requirements and increase job opportunities

Balanced, responsible, and forward-looking spending plan aims to make Massachusetts more affordable and improve quality of life through education, infrastructure and housing investments

An Act Honoring, Empowering, and Recognizing Our Servicemembers and Veterans (HERO Act) will positively impact hundreds of thousands of veterans living in Massachusetts.

26 projects in 19 communities supported by state funding and tax credits

Also announced $7 million funding increase for communities impacted by flooding through the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program and opening of FY25 “Community One Stop for Growth” grant application

Affordable Homes Act and tax cuts package expected to create 30,000 jobs, generate $25 billion in economic impact, and bring in $800 million in tax revenue

Governor commits to passing Affordable Homes Act, launching transformative early literacy plan, reauthorizing life sciences initiative, making new climatetech investments, historic funding for roads, bridges, MBTA

“Gateway to Pre-K" agenda will also increase child care financial assistance to thousands of families and sustain historic C3 funding for providers

Governor Healey will also swear in the state’s first Diverse and Small Business Advisory Board for the Supplier Diversity Office