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Recent Press Releases on Mass.gov

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Governor Healey Expands Child Care Financial Assistance for More Than 2,000 Children

11/05/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

New $31.2 million investment expands contracted seats and vouchers, including dedicated support for the early education and care workforce

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8th Annual Faith-Based Safety & Security Seminar Welcomes Hundreds of Leaders from Across Massachusetts

11/05/2026 Massachusetts State Police

Program equips faith-based leaders with tools to address emerging threats, strengthen security, and protect communities across the state

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Clean Water Trust Approves $135.2 Million in New Loans at its November Meeting

11/04/2026 Office of State Treasurer and Receiver General Deborah B. Goldberg

Clean Water Trust Approves $135.2 Million in New Loans at its November Meeting

Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Logo
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October Revenue Collections Total $3.046 Billion

11/04/2026 Massachusetts Department of Revenue

Monthly collections up $119 million or 4.1% vs. October 2025 actual; $389 million above benchmark

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State Police and State Fire Marshal’s Office Welcome New Accelerant Detection K9

11/04/2026 Department of Fire Services

ATF-Trained Labrador Retriever “River” Joins State Police Fire Investigation Team

Labrador retriever in front of a memorial to K9s
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Fatal Braintree Fire Does Not Appear Suspicious

11/02/2026 Department of Fire Services

Fire Officials Urge Residents to Check and Maintain Smoke Alarms

Braintree fire investigation
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces $3 Million to Expand Transportation Options Across State

11/02/2026 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Grants will support shuttle and ferry services, improve connections to public transit and make it easier for residents to get to work without driving alone

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Massachusetts State Police Lieutenant Colonel Christine Dorian Receives Glass Ceiling Award

11/02/2026 Massachusetts State Police

Recognition honors distinguished leadership and service at New England Women in Law Enforcement Leadership Conference

Massachusetts State Police Lieutenant Colonel Christine Dorian, left, receives the New England State Police Administrators Conference’s Glass Ceiling Award
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Massachusetts Wins $30 Million to Improve Rail Safety in West Springfield and Advance West-East Rail

10/30/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Award brings the total federal funding awarded for Compass Rail to over $320 million