Recent Press Releases on Mass.gov

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

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Six Massachusetts Communities Grants to Support World Cup Public Safety Preparedness

5/27/2026 Office of Travel and Tourism

Grants Will Support Local Public Safety and Event Readiness During FIFA World Cup 2026

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Governor Healey Visits Veterans Home at Holyoke to Highlight Significant Resident Safety and Quality Turnaround

5/27/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces May 29 as “Growing Wild Day” as Native Planting Movement Returns for 6th Year

5/27/2026 Department of Conservation & Recreation

 Expanded Growing Wild Starter Kit Program Will Provide Free Native Plants to Support Pollinators and Encourage Statewide Planting

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Governor Healey, Labor Leaders Celebrate Establishment of First Rideshare Drivers’ Union in the Nation

5/26/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Joins with IBM, Red Hat to Launch AI Accelerator During Boston Tech Week

5/26/2026 Executive Office of Economic Development

Joint initiative by Massachusetts AI Hub, IBM and Red Hat formally kicks off application process for inaugural startup cohort

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Northeast Region Worsens to Critical Drought as Rainfall and Streamflow Continue to Decline

5/22/2026 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Water conservation measures strongly urged as dry conditions worsen ahead of summer

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MassDOT Launches Comment Period for FY27-FY31 Capital Investment Plan 

5/22/2026 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Proposed Investments total $20.5 billion in infrastructure, roads, bridges, and transit; Public comment period will be open from Thursday, May 21, through Wednesday, June 10 

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As Summer Nears, State Fire Marshal Warns of Outdoor Fire Hazards

5/22/2026 Department of Fire Services

Grilling, Gasoline, and Smoking Pose Common Summer Fire Risks

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