Recent Press Releases on Mass.gov

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

Displaying 51 - 60 of 113

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Somerville Fire Most Likely Started with Unattended Candle  

8/11/2025 Department of Fire Services

Fire Officials: Extinguish Candles Before Leaving the Room or Going to Sleep

candle fire safety
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MassDEP Air Quality Advisory Issued for Seven Massachusetts Counties  

8/11/2025 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

healey signing chapter 90
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Massachusetts Hospitals and HMOs Report Contributing Approximately $1.2 Billion In Community Benefits In Fiscal Year 2024  

8/08/2025 Office of the Attorney General

Massachusetts Hospitals and HMOs Invested in Over 1,000 Community Benefits Programs Expanding Access to Care for Priority Populations

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31 Local Firefighters Graduate from Firefighting Academy  

8/08/2025 Department of Fire Services

Lynn Recruit Recognized as Outstanding Student

Firefighters on and around a ladder truck
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Convenes Civil Rights Symposium for 200 Law Enforcement Officers  

8/08/2025 Executive Office of Public Safety and Security

The Massachusetts State Police Homeland Security team joined federal, state, and local partners at the day-long educational forum.
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Significant Drought Conditions Declared in Cape Cod Region  

8/08/2025 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

MA Drought Map.
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Fiscal Year 2025 Revenue Collections Totaled $43.708 Billion  

8/08/2025 Massachusetts Department of Revenue

FY 2025 revenue collections were 7.1% more than FY 2024 collections and 5.1% above the annual benchmark. June 2025 collections totaled $4.562 billion, $67 million more than June 2024 actual collections and $63 million above the June 2025 benchmark.

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Trump Administration Threatens EPA’s $156 Million Solar for All Award to Massachusetts  

8/07/2025 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Program would save Massachusetts households 20% on electricity bills – more than $372 million total – and create thousands of jobs

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Governor Healey Signs Updated Shield Law Strengthening Protections for Health Care Providers and Patients  

8/07/2025 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll