Marcelo Suárez-Orozco has been inaugurated as the ninth chancellor of the University of Massachusetts Boston in a ceremony attended by state dignitaries.

The Massachusetts House proposed a $57.9 billion budget for 2025, focusing on migrant shelter funding and avoiding tax hikes or "rainy day" fund usage.

Boston's Mayor Michelle Wu launches a grants program to reimagine the city's monuments, inviting artists to submit proposals for innovative public art projects.

Massachusetts introduces the Blue Envelope Program to aid drivers with autism during traffic stops, fostering clearer communication and reducing tension with police.

Gov. Healey celebrated National Robotics Week by visiting a high school robotics club and MassRobotics, touting Massachusetts' robotics leadership and the Mass Leads Act, which proposes $25M for the sector.

Cambridge offers an "Intermediate Social Media Series for Small Businesses" that will provide project-based learning for enhancing online engagement. The workshops are scheduled for May and June at CCTV on Massachusetts Avenue.

The Massachusetts House proposes a record $739 million budget for MBTA and regional transit, including funding for an MBTA Academy to address workforce challenges.

Cambridge Arts awards $67,500 in grants to nine projects that explore themes of social justice through the arts, including initiatives on the legacy of enslaved Africans, jazz history, and Asian American ballet representation.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announces the 2024 Neighborhood Coffee Hour Series in collaboration with Dunkin’ and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, offering community engagement opportunities.

The Massachusetts AG's report reveals residents lost over $577 million to overpriced electric supply contracts in 8 years, prompting legislative action.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced the second round of SPACE Grant recipients, allocating $4.575 million from ARPA to help 37 entrepreneurs reinvigorate vacant storefronts and stimulate the local economy.

Governor Maura Healey has imposed a hiring freeze for Massachusetts' Executive Branch due to declining tax revenues, although some positions are exempt.

Migrants flown to Martha's Vineyard can sue the charter company, but a federal judge ruled they cannot sue Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis due to jurisdiction issues.