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Recent Press Releases on Mass.gov

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Springfield Woman Dies Following Oct. 23 Fire

10/26/2026 Department of Fire Services

Rescued from Fourth Floor after Early-Morning Fire

Springfield fire investigation
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Governor Healey Announces Progress of Wrong-Way Driving Prevention Initiative

10/26/2026 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Nearly 90 detection systems installed since June; new technology has detected more than 215 wrong-way driving incidents, with approximately 140 drivers correcting course

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Fatal Fire Under Investigation in Rockland

10/26/2026 Department of Fire Services

Early Morning Fire Went to Three Alarms

Rockland fire investigation
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Local Police Officers Graduate from the MPTC Police Academy

10/23/2026 Municipal Police Training Committee

57 Graduates Represent 35 Agencies across Massachusetts

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Governor Healey Announces $6.6 Million to Train More Than 5,200 Massachusetts Workers

10/23/2026 Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

Grants will support workforce training at 543 businesses, with employers expecting to add 286 jobs over the next two years

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Massachusetts State Police Announce Major Academy Reforms Ahead of 93rd Recruit Training Troop

10/23/2026 Massachusetts State Police

Changes strengthen recruit safety, training standards and accountability following independent review

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Governor Healey Kicks Off 2027 Health Connector Open Enrollment, Encourages Residents to Get Covered

10/23/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Massachusetts continues to fill gap left by expiration of federal ACA tax credits to keep coverage affordable

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Governor Healey Launches School Breakfast Challenge for Students Across Massachusetts

10/23/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

New initiative builds on universal free school meals to increase breakfast participation, support families and bring more local foods into schools

New initiative builds on universal free school meals to increase breakfast participation, support families and bring more local foods into schools
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Over $5 Million for Local Recycling and Waste Reduction

10/22/2026 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

Supports 323 Municipal and Regional Programs Across Massachusetts

Funds provided to 323 communities, image of recycling symbol