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Governor Healey Signs PROTECT Act to Keep ICE out of Courthouses, Schools and Hospitals

8/05/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Landmark legislation establishes strongest protections against ICE’s unlawful practices in the nation

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Governor Healey Delivers Record $58.4 Million in Annual Benefits to Massachusetts Veterans and Military Families

8/04/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

More than 23,000 disabled veterans, Gold Star families and surviving spouses to receive the state’s annual $2,500 tax-free payment

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Governor Healey Announces Health Care Affordability Working Group Recommendations to Lower Health Care Costs

8/03/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Recommendations target out-of-network costs, prescription drug costs, insurance premiums, workforce shortages, barriers to primary care and administrative costs. Governor directs MassHealth to increase primary care spending to 12 percent

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Governor Healey Appeals FEMA’s Denial of Major Disaster Declaration for February Blizzard

7/31/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Governor urges Trump Administration to provide disaster assistance for communities impacted by the historic February 22-23 blizzard

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Governor Healey Lays Out Energy Affordability Priorities

7/31/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

As utility companies seek rate hikes and higher profits, Governor Healey calls for change and swift passage of energy affordability legislation

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Invests in Paid Co-op Programs to Prepare Students for In-Demand Careers

7/30/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

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Governor Healey Calls for Trump Administration to Invest in Safe Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure

7/30/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Governor highlights importance of State Revolving Fund following Haverhill sewer main break and in response to proposed federal funding cuts

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Funding Opportunity to Strengthen Massachusetts Working Waterfronts and Coastal Economy

7/30/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Competitive grants will support dredging projects that improve navigation, public safety and economic growth in coastal communities

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Governor Healey Announces Historic $93 Million Investment in Springfield's MassMutual Center

7/30/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Largest capital investment in facility's history will modernize venue, support Springfield Thunderbirds and strengthen regional economy

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Governor Healey Announces Statewide Launch of EBT Chip Cards to Prevent SNAP Theft, Protect Tax Dollars

7/29/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Following successful pilot in Worcester, Massachusetts is fourth in the nation to roll out enhanced security feature

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Governor Healey Announces New MBTA Affordability Initiatives, Extends Commuter Rail Savings Through Fall

7/28/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

New fare pilots simplify travel, lower costs and expand access for riders across Massachusetts

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Governor Healey Urges Congress to Pass Legislation Extending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians

7/27/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

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Governor Healey Unveils New Design Renderings for Replacement Sagamore Bridge

7/24/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

New designs showcase safer travel, improved pedestrian and bicycle access, and continued progress on replacing the aging Cape Cod bridge