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.

Massachusetts is reopening statewide contracts to encourage small and minority-owned businesses to compete, a move announced by Governor Maura Healey's administration, aiming for economic equity and diversity.

The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department's Correction Officer Training Academy is preparing its latest recruits with intensive life-saving and tactical training, essential for their future roles in correctional facilities.

New recruits at Suffolk County Sheriff's Department participated in tactical and CPR training as part of their academy preparation, aiming to become proficient correctional officers.

The Massachusetts Sheriffs' Association launched a public dashboard that details the charges and convictions of sentenced individuals in the state, enhancing transparency within the criminal justice system.