Recent Press Releases on Mass.gov

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

Displaying 31 - 40 of 128

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Former Arlington Inspectional Services Director Michael Byrne pays $80,000 Penalty for Violating Conflict of Interest Law  

9/27/2023 State Ethics Commission

Byrne allowed own plumbing company to do work without permits or inspections and created false permits for company

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Healey-Driscoll administration announces first-of-its-kind investment in overdose prevention helpline  

9/26/2023 Department of Public Health

Partnership with Boston Medical Center and RIZE Massachusetts provides 24/7 access to overdose detection services and peer-to-peer support

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Massachusetts Selected to Host ARPA-H Hub as Part of Nationwide Health Innovation Network  

9/26/2023 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

State Lauded as Epicenter of Life Science and Health Care Innovation Globally in Federal Selection to Help Advance ARPA-H’s Mission to Accelerate Better Health Outcomes for Everyone

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Lanesborough Economic Development Committee Chair and Planning Board Member Barbara Davis-Hassan pays $30,000 penalty for violating Conflict of Interest Law  

9/26/2023 State Ethics Commission

Davis-Hassan represented Berkshire Mall owner, participated as Planning Board member in mall rezoning, then received commission on mall’s sale

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Massachusetts AG's Office Joins FTC Lawsuit Against Amazon For Illegally Maintaining Monopoly Power  

9/26/2023 Office of the Attorney General

Alleges Amazon’s ongoing pattern of illegal conduct blocks competition, allowing it to wield monopoly power to inflate prices, degrade quality, and stifle innovation for consumers and businesses

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Former Huntington Selectboard Member Karon Hathaway pays $5,000 Penalty for Violating Conflict of Interest Law  

9/26/2023 State Ethics Commission

Hathaway had town-owned asphalt millings delivered to her property, where they were used to resurface her driveway

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Governor Healey Creates Commission to Accelerate Siting and Permitting of Clean Energy Infrastructure  

9/26/2023 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Commission on Clean Energy Infrastructure Siting and Permitting will make recommendations for regulatory and legislative reform to streamline clean energy siting next spring

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AG Campbell Leads Coalition Of 11 States Urging Congress Not To Defund The Inflation Reduction Act  

9/26/2023 Office of the Attorney General

Multistate Letter Urges Appropriations Leadership to Protect Funding for the Implementation of Historic Climate Legislation