News and Announcements

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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