Recent Press Releases on Mass.gov

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

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Governor Healey Announces Public Listening Sessions to Lower Health Care Costs for Massachusetts Families and Small Businesses

8/14/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Division of Insurance to host six virtual forums gathering stakeholder input lowering out-of-network costs and making coverage more affordable for individuals and small businesses

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Continued Investment in Early Literacy Tutoring for 338 Schools

8/14/2026 Executive Office of Education

Approximately 8,500 tutoring seats will support students in 102 school districts, charter schools, and collaboratives during the 2026–27 school year while launching a new federal research pilot

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces First Statewide Heat Resilience Officer

8/13/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

New statewide role will strengthen efforts to protect residents, support communities, and prepare Massachusetts from extreme heat

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $45 Million to Protect Massachusetts Communities from Flooding, Extreme Heat and Climate Impacts

8/13/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

New “ECO One Stop” combines major state environmental grant applications to make it easier for communities to move resilience projects forward

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Governor Healey Takes Action to Protect Young People and Residents from Dangerous Kratom Products

8/13/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

State will restrict sale of kratom, a largely unregulated substance with opioid-like effects, and expand public education and treatment outreach

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AG Campbell Joins Coalition In Suing Trump Administration Over Unlawful Demand For Personal Information Of Commercial Drivers

8/13/2026 Office of the Attorney General

Administration Threatens to Withhold $10 Million in Federal Funding Unless Sensitive Information of Millions of Drivers is Turned Over

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MassVentures Announces $4.5 Million in Grant Funding to Help 26 Massachusetts Startups Grow and Create Jobs

8/13/2026 Executive Office of Economic Development

START grants help companies turn cutting-edge research into new products, businesses and jobs in Massachusetts

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $4.3 Million to Strengthen Family Child Care Programs Across Massachusetts

8/13/2026 Department of Early Education and Care

Second round of Capital Grants will help 225 educators improve safety, accessibility and learning environments for children

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Completes Six Grade Crossing Safety Improvements in Foxborough

8/12/2026 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Upgraded warning systems will improve safety for motorists, pedestrians and rail operations in the community