Recent Press Releases on Mass.gov

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

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Governor Healey Halts Data Center Tax Incentive and Calls for Strict Guardrails to Protect Ratepayers, Environment & Public Health

6/25/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Governor releases one of the most comprehensive frameworks in the nation, covering cost, energy, water, air, noise, jobs and other impacts

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Governor Healey Signs Blue Envelope Bill to Improve Interactions Between Law Enforcement and Individuals with Autism

6/25/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

New law establishes statewide Blue Envelope Program to support safer, more effective communication during interactions with law enforcement

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State public health officials announce season’s first West Nile virus-positive mosquito sample

6/25/2026 Department of Public Health

Residents urged to use bug spray when outdoors

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces No-Cost Civics Education Training for Massachusetts Educators

6/24/2026 Executive Office of Education

New Teaching for Civic Empowerment Initiative designed to strengthen statewide civics instruction

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MassDOT Receives AARP Grant to Support Bikeshare Education for Older Adults

6/24/2026 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Programs will be launched in Everett, Worcester, and Springfield to help older adults build confidence using bikeshare and trail infrastructure

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Massachusetts Economic Assistance Coordinating Council Awards $52 Million in Tax Credits to Businesses to Create, Retain Jobs 

6/24/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Projects will create 2,793 new jobs, retain 1,503 existing jobs, and spur more than $1.4 billion in private investment 

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Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council Welcomes Ben Kaplan as Communications Coordinator

6/24/2026 Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $8.6 Million in Grants for Trail Improvements Across the State

6/24/2026 Department of Conservation & Recreation

MassTrails grants will fund improvements to trails in 65 communities across the state

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