Recent Press Releases on Mass.gov

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

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Launches Starter Home Zoning Districts to Spur Homeownership Opportunities

3/13/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Municipalities now have a clear, voluntary option to adopt local “starter home” zoning and qualify for state incentive payments

New Construction Blue House with White Trim, Double Garage, and Fresh Green Lawn
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MassDEP Fines Cleanup Contractor for Waste Violations in Gardner and Hanson

3/13/2026 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

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NEW REPORT: Massachusetts Leads U.S. in Growth of Outdoor Recreation, Contributing Over $14.6 Billion to State’s Economy

3/12/2026 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

While the overall U.S. outdoor recreation economy grew at 2.8% in 2024, Massachusetts’ Outdoor Recreation economy climbed 6.9%, providing 108,000 jobs and generating $7.1 billion in employee compensation

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Disbarred Boston Attorney Sentenced To Prison, Ordered To Pay Restitution For Stealing Nearly $2 Million From Clients

3/12/2026 Office of the Attorney General

Defendant Stole Funds from Clients to Sustain his Gambling Addiction and Lifestyle

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Nearly $7 Million in Green Communities Grants

3/12/2026 Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources

More Than $200 Million Awarded to Cities and Towns for Local Energy Projects Over Program’s Lifetime

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67 Local Firefighters Graduate from State Fire Academy

3/12/2026 Department of Fire Services

Hamilton, Hardwick Recruits Recognized as Outstanding Students

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Celebrates Civic Learning Week, Highlights MA250 “Bold Stories, Bright Legacies” Student Initiative

3/11/2026 Executive Office of Education

K-12 students invited to submit creative projects highlighting Massachusetts revolutionaries; top submissions to be displayed at the State House

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $8.7 Million to Support Energy Efficient and Clean Energy Projects

3/11/2026 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

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Healey-Driscoll administration launches opioid settlement funds dashboard

3/11/2026 Department of Public Health

New public tool allows residents to track how settlement funds are allocated and spent across Massachusetts

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Governor Healey Highlights Recent Wave of Business Expansions Bringing Thousands of Jobs to Massachusetts

3/11/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Recent company expansions and relocations reinforce Massachusetts’ leadership in innovation and economic growth

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