Governor's Press Office

Recent news & announcements from Governor's Press Office

• Press Release

  Governor Baker Delivers 2021 State of the Commonwealth Address 

  1/26/2021 Office of Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito

• Press Release

  Baker-Polito Administration Announces Launch of Pilot to Provide Dedicated COVID-19 Testing Sites to Child Care Programs, Expanded Resources for Providers 

  1/25/2021 Office of Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito

  The Department of Early Education and Care, partnering with private, philanthropic funders, will establish pilot testing sites dedicated to child care staff, children and families

• Press Release

  Baker-Polito Administration Files for $200 Million in Chapter 90 Local Transportation Funding, Highlights Fiscal Year 2022 Local Aid Proposal 

  1/25/2021 Office of Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito

  Funding will support municipal transportation projects and help local cities and towns improve their infrastructure

• Press Release

  Baker-Polito Administration Announces Expansion of COVID-19 Vaccination Sites, Updates to Phase Two 

  1/25/2021 Office of Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito

  Vaccinations for Individuals 75+ to Begin on February 1 as part of Phase Two

• Press Release

  Baker- Polito Administration Expands Vaccine Access to All Eligible Residents in Phase One Effective Immediately 

  1/21/2021 Office of Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito

  All Non-COVID facing health care workers, including home health workers, now eligible to receive the vaccine

• Press Release

  Baker-Polito Administration Awards Another $37 Million in Grants to 638 Businesses, Extends Capacity Limits and Lifts Early Closing Requirement for Businesses  

  1/21/2021 Office of Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito

  25% Capacity Limits for Most Sectors Extended for Two Weeks, Early Closing Order & Stay At Home Advisory Rescinded