Recent Press Releases on Mass.gov

This report shows press releases released in the last 30 days.

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Governor Healey Files Environmental Review Reforms to Accelerate Housing Permitting and Development  

1/16/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Reforms will cut environmental review times from 1+ years to 30 days for housing projects to expedite housing and bring down costs

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Clean Water Trust Approves $376.7 Million in New Loans and Grants at its January Meeting.  

1/16/2026 The Massachusetts Clean Water Trust

Clean Water Trust Approves $376.7 Million in New Loans and Grants at its January Meeting.

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Local Police Officers Graduate from the MPTC Police Academy  

1/16/2026 Municipal Police Training Committee

Police Officers pose for a graduation photo
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Governor Healey Celebrates Completion of NECEC Transmission Line  

1/16/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Transmission line will deliver 20% of Massachusetts' electricity, lower bills by $50 million each year

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Governor Healey Protects Federal Workers from Evictions and Foreclosures During Government Shutdowns   

1/16/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Governor Healey at her desk signing a bill with three people behind her
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Nearly $1.3M to Support Public Water Systems  

1/15/2026 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

Graphic: Creating a More Resilient Public Water System
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RMV Unveils Redesigned Disability Placard to Improve Efficiency  

1/15/2026 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Image of the new disability placard design. Front and back
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New Data Show Sustained Gains in Massachusetts Child Care Stability and Capacity  

1/14/2026 Department of Early Education and Care

Under Governor Healey, the state added 7,500 more child care seats this year, adding 22,000 since before the pandemic

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Massachusetts Awarded $21.2 Million to Protect Communities from Malicious Drone Activity  

1/14/2026 Executive Office of Public Safety and Security

Grants will bolster law enforcement capabilities for FIFA World Cup 2026 and other Large-Scale Events