Recent Press Releases on Mass.gov

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

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December Revenue Collections Total $4.062 Billion  

1/06/2026 Massachusetts Department of Revenue

Monthly collections down $285 million or 6.6% vs. December 2024 actual; $167 million below benchmark

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Governor Healey to RFK Jr: NIH Cuts Have Halted Clinical Trials for Tens of Thousands of Patients  

1/06/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $2.3 Million in K-12 Language Learning Program Grants  

1/06/2026 Executive Office of Education

Funds support English learner programs and increase the number of qualified bilingual education and ESL teachers

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After Switzerland Tragedy, State Fire Marshal Reminds Bars and Clubs of Sparkler Hazard  

1/06/2026 Department of Fire Services

Sparklers and Other Pyrotechnics Are Illegal in Massachusetts, Should Never Be Used Indoors

Sparkler hazard reminder for bars and clubs
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MassDOT Announces 10th Annual Safe Routes to School Program Yard Sign Design Contest  

1/05/2026 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

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Governor Healey Declares January as Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month  

1/05/2026 Department of Fire Services

Free DFS Cancer Screenings Doubled in 2025; Firefighters Encouraged to Take Part

Governor Healey declares January 2026 Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month
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DPU Reaches Settlement Agreement with Competitive Supplier  

1/05/2026 Department of Public Utilities

Direct Energy agrees to donate over $100,000 to Boston Medical Center’s Clean Power Prescription program and will cease telemarketing activities for one year

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $3.4 Million to Address Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking  

1/05/2026 Executive Office of Public Safety and Security

Federal Funds will Support 42 Ongoing Programs

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New Study Shows Increased Seat Belt Use in Massachusetts  

1/05/2026 Executive Office of Public Safety and Security

Seat belt use increased for the third straight year amid ongoing efforts

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Grants for Career and Technical Education in Correctional Facilities  

1/05/2026 Executive Office of Education

Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century grants, also known as Perkins V, will provide $234,000 to train incarcerated individuals