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Published on December 4, 2023 - 21:54 GMT

Governor Healey and Other Leaders of the Reproductive Freedom Alliance Urge Federal Government to Require Health Plan Coverage for ...

Boston — Today, Governor Maura T. Healey, joined by the other Executive Committee governors of the Reproductive Freedom Alliance – California Governor Gavin Newsom, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, and North …

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Published on December 1, 2023 - 20:48 GMT

Governor Healey, Secretary Santiago Issue Statement on Passing of Staff Sgt. Jacob Galliher

Boston — Governor Maura T. Healey and Secretary of Veterans’ Services Jon Santiago today issued statements on the passing of Staff Sgt. Jacob Galliher, a Pittsfield native. “I'm heartbroken to learn of the passing of Staff Sgt. Jacob Galliher, who …

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Published on November 28, 2023 - 16:18 GMT

Healey-Driscoll Administration Launches Statewide Coastal Resiliency Strategy

Beverly — The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced the launch of the ResilientCoasts initiative, a holistic strategy for addressing the impacts of climate change along the coastline of Massachusetts. In collaboration with the state’s 78 coastal …

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Published on November 22, 2023 - 16:56 GMT

Healey-Driscoll Administration, Reproductive Equity Now Foundation Launch Medication Abortion Toolkit for Public Colleges and ...

Boston — The Healey-Driscoll Administration and the Reproductive Equity Now Foundation today announced the launch of the Medication Abortion Toolkit for Public Colleges and Universities. The toolkit is designed to assist Massachusetts’ public colleges and …

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Published on November 21, 2023 - 16:01 GMT

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $27 Million to Decarbonize Affordable Housing Across Massachusetts

Brookline — The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced the first round of grants under its Affordable Housing Deep Energy Retrofit Grant Program, which the administration created earlier this year. A total of $27.35 million will be awarded to seven …

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Published on November 20, 2023 - 18:17 GMT

Healey-Driscoll Administration Launches New Statewide Initiatives to Combat and Prevent Hate Crimes

Boston — The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced the launch of a new statewide initiative to confront and deter hate crimes, support victims, and foster community resiliency across Massachusetts. As part of the administration’s steadfast …

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Published on November 17, 2023 - 23:28 GMT

Healey-Driscoll and Biden-Harris Administrations Team Up to Assist More Than 1,000 Migrants in One Week at Work Authorization ...

Boston — Today, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that it assisted more than 1,000 work-eligible migrants staying in emergency family shelters with obtaining work authorizations in the first week of its Work Authorization Legal Clinic in …

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Published on November 15, 2023 - 21:23 GMT

Governor Healey Celebrates $6 Billion in Federal Funds for Massachusetts on Two-Year Anniversary of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law ...

Boston — Today, the Healey-Driscoll Administration is celebrating the two-year anniversary of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), signed into law by President Biden on November 15, 2021. To date, Massachusetts has been allocated $6 billion in federal …

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Published on November 15, 2023 - 18:09 GMT

Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Historic Financial Aid Expansion for Massachusetts Public College and University Students ...

Boston — Today, Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll announced a historic financial aid expansion that will benefit approximately 25,000 students attending the state’s public community colleges, state universities, and the University …

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Published on November 14, 2023 - 19:36 GMT

Governor Healey, Attorney General Campbell, Auditor DiZoglio Appoint Colonel Robert Notch as Veteran Advocate

Boston — Governor Maura Healey, Attorney General Andrea Campbell and Auditor Diana DiZoglio today announced the appointment of Colonel Robert “Bob” Notch to lead the Massachusetts Office of the Veteran Advocate. In this role, Notch will oversee the newly …

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Published on November 14, 2023 - 17:12 GMT

Healey-Driscoll Administration Kicks Off Massachusetts Apprenticeship Week

Boston — Today, the Healey-Driscoll Administration kicked off Massachusetts Apprenticeship Week, in conjunction with the 9th anniversary of National Apprenticeship Week. The administration is hosting a weeklong series of events across the state to …

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Published on November 13, 2023 - 18:31 GMT

Governor Healey Appoints Monica Tibbits-Nutt as Secretary of Transportation

Boston — Governor Maura T. Healey today announced that she is appointing Monica Tibbits-Nutt as Secretary of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) effective today. Tibbits-Nutt has been serving as Acting Secretary since mid-September and …

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Published on November 10, 2023 - 04:18 GMT

Governor Healey Nominates Benjamin Adeyinka for Housing Court and Robin Toone for Appeals Court

Boston — Governor Maura T. Healey today nominated Benjamin Adeyinka for the Housing Court and Robert “Robin” Toone for the Appeals Court. The nominees will now be considered by the Governor’s Council for confirmation. “As experienced attorneys, Ben and …

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Published on November 9, 2023 - 20:14 GMT

Healey-Driscoll Administration Unveils Historic Legislative Package for Veterans in Massachusetts

Boston — Governor Maura T. Healey today filed legislation to increase benefits, modernize services and promote inclusivity for Massachusetts veterans. An Act Honoring, Empowering and Recognizing Our Servicemembers and Veterans (HERO Act) will have positive …

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Published on November 9, 2023 - 20:14 GMT

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $5 Million to 65 Nonprofits to Support Small Business Development

BOSTON — Today, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $5 million in grants to 65 organizations across the state through the Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation Small Business Technical Assistance (SBTA) Grant Program, which provides funding to …

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Published on November 7, 2023 - 18:56 GMT

State’s Emergency Assistance Director and United Way of Massachusetts Bay Announce New Partnership to Support Safety Net Options ...

Boston — Today, Emergency Assistance Director General Scott Rice announced a partnership between the Healey-Driscoll Administration and the United Way of Massachusetts Bay to support overnight safety-net shelter for families and pregnant individuals with …

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Published on November 7, 2023 - 17:19 GMT

Healey-Driscoll Administration Swears In Members of the Governor's Advisory Council on Veterans Services and Governor's Advisory ...

Boston, MA — Governor Maura T. Healey, in conjunction with Executive Office of Veterans Services Secretary Jon Santiago, swore in members of the Governor's Advisory Council on Veterans Services (GVAC) and the Governor's Advisory Committee on Women …

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Published on November 3, 2023 - 22:24 GMT

In Fall River, Governor Healey Highlights Affordable Housing and Development Initiatives

Fall River — Today, Governor Maura T. Healey visited The Residences at Adams House as part of the administration’s Cutting Taxes, Saving You Money tour to highlight the provisions of the recently signed tax cuts package that will provide relief to renters …

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Published on November 2, 2023 - 17:15 GMT

Governor Healey Files Legislation to Change Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission’s Name to ‘MassAbility’

Boston — Today, the Healey-Driscoll Administration filed legislation to rename the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) to MassAbility to better represent the agency’s role in helping those with disabilities gain autonomy and independence. The …

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Published on November 1, 2023 - 21:50 GMT

Governor Healey Highlights Affordable Homes Act in Worcester and Amherst

Amherst — Today, Governor Maura T. Healey visited housing developments in Worcester and Amherst to highlight her $4 billion Affordable Homes Act that proposes revolutionary investments in housing throughout Massachusetts. This package of spending, policy …

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