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Published on August 14, 2023 - 20:09 GMT

Healey-Driscoll Administration Breaks Ground on Transformational Holyoke Veterans Home Reconstruction Project

Holyoke — Today, Governor Maura T. Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll hosted a groundbreaking ceremony at the Massachusetts Veterans Home at Holyoke. In coordination with Congressman Richard Neal and Veterans Services Secretary Jon Santiago, the …

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Published on August 9, 2023 - 16:52 GMT

Governor Healey and Lieutenant Governor Driscoll Sign $56 Billion Fiscal Year 2024 Budget

Boston — Gov. Maura Healey today signed a $55.98 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24), making historic investments in schools, child care, workforce development, public transit, housing, climate resiliency and other key areas that will help …

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Published on August 8, 2023 - 17:36 GMT

Governor Healey Declares State of Emergency, Calls for Support for Newly Arriving Migrant Families

Boston — Governor Maura T. Healey today declared that a state of emergency exists in Massachusetts due to rapidly rising numbers of migrant families arriving in Massachusetts in need of shelter and services and a severe lack of shelter availability in the …

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Published on August 8, 2023 - 17:36 GMT

La Gobernadora Healey declara estado de emergencia, y pide apoyar a las familias migrantes recién llegadas

Boston — La gobernadora Maura T. Healey declaró hoy un estado de emergencia que existe en Massachusetts, debido al rápido incremento del número de familias en busca de refugio, la crisis de vivienda y la indisponibilidad de albergues en el estado. Esta …

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Published on August 4, 2023 - 15:54 GMT

Governor Healey Signs $375 Million Bridge, Road Maintenance, and Infrastructure Bill to Improve Transportation Across ...

Amesbury — Governor Maura T. Healey today signed the Chapter 90 conference committee bill (“Chapter 90”), which authorizes $375 million in funding to reimburse municipalities for bridge and road maintenance and funding for transportation-related …

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Published on August 2, 2023 - 15:32 GMT

Governor Healey, Members of Congress Highlight USDA’s Disaster Declaration for Seven Massachusetts Counties

Boston — Governor Maura T. Healey, Senator Elizabeth Warren, Senator Ed Markey, Congressman Richard Neal, and Congressman Jim McGovern are raising awareness of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s designation of seven Massachusetts counties …

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Published on August 2, 2023 - 15:32 GMT

Governor Healey Signs Supplemental Budget Delivering $20 Million in Farm Relief

Boston — Governor Maura T. Healey signed a supplemental budget that makes $20 million available to support Massachusetts farms that have been impacted by severe weather in 2023. The fund will be administered by the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural …

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Published on July 31, 2023 - 17:09 GMT

Governor Healey Joins Community Leaders, Prosecutors and Police to Announce Nearly $1.5 Million in Summer Safety Funding

Worcester — Governor Maura Healey today convened community partners, state public safety officials, District Attorneys, and police to discuss collaborative community partnerships that have proven impacts on public safety. During the event, Governor Healey …

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Published on July 26, 2023 - 21:13 GMT

Healey-Driscoll Administration Provides Guidance for Residents to Stay Safe During Extreme Heat

Boston — In advance of the significant summer heat expected in Massachusetts over the next few days, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced expanded access to swimming areas and issued important personal safety guidance. “As Massachusetts will …

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Published on July 26, 2023 - 16:36 GMT

Governor Healey Signs Executive Order Establishing Digital Accessibility and Equity Governance Board

Boston — In the spirit of Disability Pride Month and on the 33rd anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Governor Maura Healey, joined by Secretary Jason Snyder and representatives of the disability community, signed …

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Published on July 21, 2023 - 15:31 GMT

Governor Healey Applauds Senate Appropriations Committee’s $350 Million Commitment to Cape Cod Bridges

Boston — Governor Maura T. Healey today issued the following statement in response to the Senate Appropriations Committee advancing President Biden’s budget proposal of $350 million for the Cape Cod Canal Bridges Project to replace the Bourne and Sagamore …

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Published on July 20, 2023 - 18:23 GMT

Healey-Driscoll Administration, United Way Announce Farm Resiliency Fund to Support Flood Relief Efforts

Easthampton — The Healey-Driscoll Administration and the United Way of Central Massachusetts (UWCM) today announced the Massachusetts Farm Resiliency Fund. The fund is a partnership between philanthropic organizations and private foundations intended to …

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Published on July 20, 2023 - 16:24 GMT

Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces $26.3 Million in Grants to Improve Food Security and Resiliency Across Massachusetts

Chicopee — Working to combat food insecurity, the Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced over $26.3 million in grants to strengthen Massachusetts’ food supply system and mitigate future food supply and distribution disruption issues. During an …

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Published on July 19, 2023 - 19:05 GMT

Governor Healey, Lieutenant Governor Driscoll Thank Governor’s Council for Unanimously Approving Seven Pardons

Boston — Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll issued the following statements after the Governor’s Council unanimously approved the seven pardons recommended by Governor Healey in June. Governor Healey was the first Massachusetts …

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Published on July 17, 2023 - 17:44 GMT

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $3.5 Million in New Grants to Eliminate Barriers to Employment, Increase Access to High-...

Andover — The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced $3.5 million new Senator Kenneth J. Donnelly Workforce Success Grants for seven initiatives across the state. The grants, funded through the Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund (WCTF) and …

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Published on July 12, 2023 - 00:21 GMT

Governor Healey Kicks Off 2023 Summer Nights Program

Boston — As part of its commitment to promoting the safety and health of Massachusetts’ young people, the Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced the expansion of the Department of Conservation’s successful Summer Nights Program. Governor Maura …

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Published on July 11, 2023 - 15:10 GMT

Governor Healey Recommends Appointment of Stephanie L. Everett, Esq. as Suffolk Register of Probate and Family Court

Boston — Governor Maura T. Healey today announced that she is recommending Stephanie L. Everett, Esq. for appointment as Suffolk Register of Probate and Family Court. Everett is currently the Executive Director of the Office of Police Accountability and …

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Published on June 30, 2023 - 16:14 GMT

Governor Healey Responds to Supreme Court Ruling in Biden v. Nebraska

Boston — Massachusetts Governor Maura T. Healey issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling in Biden v. Nebraska finding that the HEROES Act does not authorize President Biden’s student debt relief plan. “Our administration is …

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Published on June 30, 2023 - 15:00 GMT

Governor Healey Responds to Supreme Court Ruling in 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis

Boston — Massachusetts Governor Maura T. Healey, the first LGBTQ+ Governor of Massachusetts and one of the first lesbian Governors in the United States, issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court decision in the case of 303 Creative …

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Published on June 30, 2023 - 13:43 GMT

Healey-Driscoll Administration Expands State Spending Benchmarks to LGBT and Disability-Owned Businesses

The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced two new initiatives aimed at expanding opportunities for diverse and small businesses to provide goods and services to state agencies and local governments. The administration is updating the Commonwealth’ …

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