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Recent Press Releases on Mass.gov

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Governor Healey Nominates Kristen Varsames Tyson and Michael Callanan to District Court

10/14/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

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State Auditor’s Report Identifies Barriers in Massachusetts Liquor License Process

10/13/2026 Office of the State Auditor

Provides Data-Driven Insights into Equity and Fairness

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Governor Healey Calls on Transmission Utilities to Immediately Refund $1.5 Billion Owed to Customers

10/13/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Demands immediate refunds and answers on when Massachusetts customers will receive their money

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State health officials announce 13th human case of West Nile virus in Massachusetts

10/09/2026 Department of Public Health

Some risk will continue until the first hard frost

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Drought Conditions Improve in Connecticut River Valley

10/09/2026 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Map of Drought Status in Massachusetts.
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Governor Healey Calls for Girls Flag Football to Become Official MIAA Varsity Sport

10/09/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Participation has grown from eight Massachusetts high school teams in 2023 to 90 teams in 2026

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Governor Healey Announces Major Step Toward Permanent Berkshire Flyer Service, Expanded Passenger Rail in Western Massachusetts

10/08/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Agreement advances infrastructure needed for permanent seasonal Berkshire Flyer service; new federal funding will support modern trains for Compass Rail

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Massachusetts State 911 Department Launches Statewide Campaign to Help Older Adults Access 9-1-1

10/08/2026 Executive Office of Public Safety and Security

“911 Help Is At Your Fingertips” highlights ways to reach emergency services and communication resources available to eligible residents

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces over $400,000 in Grants to Promote Specialty Crops

10/08/2026 Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources

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Upcoming Holiday Weekend Travel Advisory

10/08/2026 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

State offices closed Monday, October 12; MBTA Commuter Rail Unlimited Travel for $10 on October 10, 11, and 12