San Francisco's Mayor London Breed expands a program to convert offices into residences following Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's similar initiative supported by Massachusetts with $15 million funding.

MassDOT announced a draft Capital Investment Plan for 2025-2029, totaling $16.5 billion, encouraging public feedback on proposed infrastructure projects including MBTA upgrades and road improvements.

Massachusetts Governor Maura T. Healey signed an executive order to ensure access to emergency abortion care on the anniversary of the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision.

The Massachusetts State Senate passed a bill to ban single-use plastic bags, impose a fee on paper bags, and implement other measures to reduce plastic use and increase recycling.

Massachusetts Governor Maura T. Healey signed a new law banning revenge porn and targeting “deepfakes,” enhancing legal protections against abuse and exploitation.

Judge Dana M. Gershengorn is appointed as the new Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Juvenile Court, starting June 29, 2024, succeeding retiring Chief Justice Amy L. Nechtem.

The "Made Possible" tourism campaign, launched by Governor Healey and Lt. Governor Driscoll, aims to attract visitors to Massachusetts, showcasing its history, culture, and innovation.

Cambridge Public Schools agreed to pay over $200,000 to former superintendent Victoria Greer upon her early contract termination without cited "good cause." The settlement follows criticisms and controversies during her tenure.

Massachusetts allocates $5M in disaster relief to 13 communities affected by severe storms, supplementing federal aid and supporting recovery and future resilience.

Boston has launched an initiative through futureBOS, offering over 8,500 summer jobs to youth aged 14-24, aiming to reduce crime and foster financial independence.

Boston celebrates Immigrant Heritage Month with the first City of Belonging festival, featuring events that highlight immigrant culture and foster community inclusion.

The Boston City Council is supporting 51 workers facing unemployment from East West Manufacturing's local facility closure, advocating for severance pay and job search assistance.

The Massachusetts AG's Office joins a coalition to advocate for HUD housing reform for individuals with criminal records, aiming to reduce bias and support fair assessments in housing opportunities.