Recent Press Releases on Mass.gov

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

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Fatal Fire Under Investigation in Springfield

1/14/2026 Department of Fire Services

One Adult Succumbs to Injuries; Two Children Transported for Evaluation

Springfield fire investigation
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Governor Healey Opposes Parole for Jose Colon, Killer of Trooper George L. Hanna

1/14/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

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Audit Finds Violations of State Regulation, Gaps in Oversight and Emergency Preparedness at Veterans’ Homes at Holyoke and Chelsea

1/14/2026 Office of the State Auditor

Holyoke Veterans’ Home Withholds Documentation from State Auditor’s Office, Raising Concerns Around Transparency and Accountability

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Massachusetts Wins $10 Million Federal Grant for Early Literacy Tutoring

1/13/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Funding complements Governor Healey’s Literacy Launch initiative to strengthen evidence-based literacy instruction

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Massachusetts Department of Correction and VitalCore Launch First-of-its-Kind Mental Health Wellness Helpline for Incarcerated Individuals

1/13/2026 Massachusetts Department of Correction

New Service Connects Individuals in DOC Custody with Qualified Healthcare Professionals Via DOC-Issued Tablets

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Over $2 Million for Salt Marsh Restoration and Monitoring

1/13/2026 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

Padnaram Green Salt Water Marsh in Dartmouth Massachusetts, Credit: Getty Images
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Significant Drought Conditions Declared in Central and Northeast Regions

1/12/2026 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Map of Drought Status in Massachusetts.