Governor Press Office Press Releases

• Published on December 17, 2021 - 23:37 GMT

  Baker-Polito Administration Announces Historic Selection of Offshore Wind Projects to Bring Clean, Affordable Power to the ...

  BOSTON — The Baker-Polito Administration today announced the selection of two offshore wind projects, Mayflower Wind and Vineyard Wind, to move forward to contract negotiations to provide a combined total of 1,600 megawatts (MW) of clean and affordable …

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• Published on December 15, 2021 - 22:10 GMT

  Baker-Polito Administration Files Legislation to Protect Survivors from Dangerous Individuals, Distribution of Explicit Images 

  BOSTON — The Baker-Polito Administration today filed legislation to create comprehensive new protections for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, assault and battery, the harmful distribution of explicit images, and other crimes. The package of …

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• Published on December 13, 2021 - 21:58 GMT

  Governor Baker Signs $4 Billion Federal COVID-19 Relief Funding Spending Bill 

  BOSTON — Governor Charlie Baker today signed a $4 billion spending plan to support continued recovery across key priority areas, making substantial investments in housing and homeownership, healthcare, workforce development, premium pay for essential …

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• Published on December 13, 2021 - 18:19 GMT

  

  Baker-Polito Administration Announces 2.1 Million At-Home COVID Tests for 102 High-Need Communities 

  Boston — The Baker-Polito Administration today announced plans to increase access to at home COVID-19 test kits for residents across the Commonwealth. The Administration has secured 2.1 million iHealth Labs over-the-counter (OTC) at-home rapid antigen …

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• Published on November 17, 2021 - 00:04 GMT

  

  Baker-Polito Administration Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week, Announces New Apprenticeship Grant Funding 

  WATERTOWN — The Baker-Polito Administration today announced $2.7 million in new grant funding to 19 organizations to support expanded apprenticeship programs across the Commonwealth to meet critical workforce training needs and boost employment …

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• Published on November 10, 2021 - 23:06 GMT

  

  Baker-Polito Administration Refiles Legislation to Improve Roadway Safety and Combat Impaired Driving 

  WORCESTER — The Baker-Polito Administration today refiled legislation to improve safety on the Commonwealth’s roadways and combat drug-impaired driving.  This proposal would update road safety laws by implementing uniform standards and promoting proven …

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• Published on October 25, 2021 - 22:48 GMT

  Governor Baker Signs Student Nutrition Act Ensuring More Students Access Free Meals at School 

  BOSTON — Today, Governor Charlie Baker, Lt. Governor Karyn Polito and Secretary of Education James Peyser joined lawmakers to participate in a ceremonial bill signing forAn Act Promoting Student Nutrition (H 3999) which increases students’ access to free …

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• Published on October 25, 2021 - 19:08 GMT

  Baker-Polito Administration Announces Over $66 Million in MassWorks Funding 

  LOWELL — Today, Governor Charlie Baker, Lt. Governor Karyn Polito and Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy were joined by state and local officials from Lowell to announce $66.5 million in 2021 MassWorks awards to 50 communities. The …

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• Published on October 20, 2021 - 22:37 GMT

  Governor Baker Nominates Brian Walsh as Associate Justice of the District Court and Maureen Flaherty as Associate Justice of the ...

  BOSTON — Today, Governor Charlie Baker announced the nomination of Brian Walsh as Associate Justice of the District Court and Maureen Flaherty as Associate Justice of the Boston Municipal Court. Combined, they have over 50 years of legal experience. “The …

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• Published on October 13, 2021 - 19:03 GMT

  Baker-Polito Administration Files Legislation to Invest $750 Million in Clean Energy Innovation, Workforce Development 

  BOSTON — Today, Governor Charlie Baker announced that the Baker-Polito Administration will file legislation to direct $750 million to support the continued growth and development of the Commonwealth’s clean energy industry. The legislation, An Act to Power …

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• Published on October 12, 2021 - 17:12 GMT

  Governor Baker Activates National Guard to Support School Testing & Contingency Planning at DOC 

  BOSTON — Today, Governor Charlie Baker issued orders activating up to 450 members of the Massachusetts National Guard to help support two missions. The Governor’s orders activate up to 200 members of the Guard to support COVID-19 testing in K-12 schools …

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• Published on October 7, 2021 - 19:43 GMT

  Governor Baker Appoints Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Board of Directors  

  BOSTON — Governor Charlie Baker today appointed the seven-member Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Board of Directors and designated Betsy Taylor as chair. In July, Governor Baker signed legislation that established a new, permanent board …

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• Published on October 4, 2021 - 16:18 GMT

  Governor Charlie Baker Announces Appointment of Terrence Reidy as Secretary of Public Safety and Security 

  BOSTON — Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito today announced the appointment of Terrence Reidy as Secretary of the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security. Reidy has served as Acting Secretary since July, when he was appointed to …

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• Published on October 1, 2021 - 23:03 GMT

  Baker-Polito Administration Reaches Major Milestone in Distribution of Rental Assistance 

  BOSTON — Today, the Baker-Polito Administration announced that Massachusetts reached a critical milestone in the distribution of federal rental assistance, which places Massachusetts in a position to benefit from the reallocation of excess funds from other …

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• Published on September 24, 2021 - 17:10 GMT

  Baker-Polito Administration Files Legislation to Further Support Military Families Transferring to Massachusetts 

  BOSTON — Today, the Baker-Polito Administration filed legislation to improve the occupational licensing process for certain professions for military families transferring to Massachusetts. The legislation would help facilitate license portability for …

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• Published on September 21, 2021 - 00:18 GMT

  Governor Baker Signs Executive Order Establishing First-in-the-Nation Commission on Clean Heat 

  BOSTON — Building on the Baker-Polito Administration’s national leadership on climate change and its commitment to achieving Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2050, Governor Charlie Baker today signed an Executive Order which establishes a Commission on …

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