Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey nominates five candidates including lawyers and a sitting associate justice to the Massachusetts Superior Court, emphasizing their experience and commitment to justice.

Boston launched the Boston Rodent Action Plan (BRAP) led by Mayor Michelle Wu, employing strategies informed by Urban Rodentologist Dr. Bobby Corrigan's report to reduce the city's rodent population.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu awarded $105,000 in grants to reentry orgs and named Ashley Montgomery as the Executive Director of the Office of Returning Citizens.

Massachusetts awards $2.8 million to six clinics to expand mental health urgent care services in high-need communities, as part of the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s efforts to increase accessibility.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey extends the state government hiring freeze until October to ensure a strong fiscal position for FY2025, despite some recent improvements in the budget outlook.

Protesters ended their weeklong occupation of the Cambridge Democracy Center, which is set for renovations, amid concerns over local organizations' future without the space.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu introduces new Disability Data Standards to improve government services for residents with disabilities, developed by the City's Disability Commission and DoIT.

Mayor Michelle Wu enhances Boston's city services and transparency with new hires, including Paul Chong as Commissioner of City Records, Grace Jung as Chief of Staff for City Records, and Mia Capone as Director of Parking and Curbside Management.

Mayor Michelle Wu announces a $100,000 grant for 40 local youth sports programs to support Boston Public School students, aimed at reducing financial barriers to sports participation.

Massachusetts receives nearly $60 million in federal grants to support public transit electrification, including a major MBTA grant for electric buses, part of a statewide move toward a greener fleet by 2040.

Boston's Mayor Michelle Wu has launched "Ideas in Action," a participatory budgeting initiative giving residents a say in allocating $2 million of the city budget.

Ten Northeastern states, led by the Healey-Driscoll Administration, sign an MOU to enhance electric transmission and renewable energy integration, with a focus on offshore wind.

The POST Commission criticized the Boston Police for demoting Deputy Superintendent Eddy Chrispin after his POST appointment, with no valid reason found for the demotion.