Recent Press Releases on Mass.gov

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

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Massachusetts Unemployment Remains Unchanged at 4.7% for November 2025  

1/07/2026 Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Seal
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Advances Public Housing Upgrades  

1/07/2026 Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities

HLC-authorized contracts support unit rehabilitation and critical modernization work at 48 housing authorities statewide

Secretary Ed Augustus stands with officials from Bedford at the Bedford Housing Authority in 2025.
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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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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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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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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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Department of Early Education and Care Opens Applications for Family Advisory Council  

1/06/2026 Department of Early Education and Care

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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