Federal approval grants MassHealth an extension of its 1115 waiver, expanding healthcare access and affordability for Massachusetts families and allowing health services coverage for eligible inmates before release.

Mayor Michelle Wu has announced the return of Boston's Playoff Hub on Canal Street for Bruins and Celtics home playoff games, aiming to foster fan unity and support local businesses.

Alison Brizius has been appointed as the new Director of the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management, bringing her expertise to manage the state coastal program and address climate change impacts.

Former U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts, Rachael Rollins, had her law license reinstated after a suspension due to unpaid fees and has since taken a role at Roxbury Community College.

Brian Swett has been appointed as Boston's first Chief Climate Officer to advance the city's climate initiatives under Mayor Michelle Wu's administration, starting June.

Massachusetts is set to enhance women's health outcomes with a $2.8 million funding initiative announced by Governor Healey during her visit to Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

Deputies from the Suffolk County Sheriff's Department visited James W. Hennigan K-8 School to promote their Summer Enrichment Program and discuss careers in law enforcement with students.

Boston City Council supports Bill S.2600 to install cameras on school buses and stop illegal passing, enhancing children's safety during pick-up and drop-off times.

Mayor Michelle Wu has announced a grant program offering $80,000 to help Boston non-profits support individuals with criminal records reintegrate into their communities during Second Chance Month.

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.