Massachusetts strengthens gun safety laws with a new bill targeting ghost guns, updating the ERPO, and implementing a real-time firearm registration system. The legislation also bans assault weapons and parts that increase lethality.

Massachusetts launches Summer EBT program providing $120 per child to eligible families for groceries during school break, with funds being added to existing EBT cards or new ones mailed by end of July.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is pregnant with her third child and will not take maternity leave, continuing her record of integrating motherhood with governance. She remains committed to the city and her work for families.

The Healey-Driscoll administration announced changes to Massachusetts' Emergency Assistance shelter prioritization and the management of safety-net sites, effective August 1, to address capacity and budgetary concerns.

Mayor Wu announces Asiah Wotring and Roberto Gomez as new neighborhood liaisons for Mattapan and East Boston to enhance community services and engagement.

The Healey-Driscoll Administration celebrates a $450 million EPA grant to accelerate heat pump adoption in New England, with focus on underserved communities.

Massachusetts state senators urge President Biden not to run in the 2024 election, citing concerns about his capabilities and the need for renewed energy in the Democratic Party.

Massachusetts lawmakers have agreed on a gun reform bill to address ghost guns and automatic weapon conversions, with added measures on licensing and public safety.

Boston launches the Ballots Behind Bars initiative, enhancing voting access and education for eligible incarcerated individuals at Suffolk County correctional facilities.

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.