Boston's Healey-Driscoll Admin Unveils $10 Million Women's Health Grant to Combat Disparities Across Massachusetts
The Healey-Driscoll Administration in Massachusetts launched a $10 million grant to improve maternal and reproductive health services, emphasizing health equity and access especially in underprivileged communities.
Boston School Committee Approves Tight $1.5 Billion Budget Amid Job Cuts and Reduction in Resources
The Boston School Committee approved a $1.5 billion budget for FY2025, amid public protests, which entails job cuts and reduces school resources due to dried-up federal funds and declining student enrollment.
Boston Breaks Ground on New Brown Bear Excel Academy in Mattapan to Ease Childcare Shortage
New childcare center, Brown Bear Excel Academy, is slated to open in Mattapan, Boston, offering slots for 33 children and creating 15 jobs, with the help of the city's SPACE Grant program and an online portal to assist parents in finding care.
Healey-Driscoll Administration Imposes New Self-Sufficiency Requirements for Massachusetts Shelter Residency
The Healey-Driscoll administration is imposing new requirements for families in Massachusetts state-run shelters to demonstrate efforts towards self-sufficiency starting May 1, 2024, due to overcrowding issues.












