Massachusetts appoints Ashley Bloom as its first Chief Information Technology Accessibility Officer, committing to digital accessibility for all residents.

Governor Maura Healey of Massachusetts announces the 'Gateway to Pre-K' plan to provide universal preschool access in Gateway Cities by 2026, with funding in the FY2025 budget.

Christine Baldini was appointed as the new Superintendent of the Chelsea Veterans Home, succeeding Robert Engell. She brings extensive experience in senior living care to the role.

Governor Maura Healey announced a new effort to enhance diversity among businesses receiving state contracts during a Martin Luther King Jr. event, including the formation of the Diverse and Small Business Advisory Board.

Northeastern University received $6 million from the NTIA's Innovation Fund to advance mobile network technology, with several projects sharing the grant to improve Open RAN systems and security.

The Healey-Driscoll Administration in Boston announces a partnership between the state's SDO and NaVOBA to help veteran-owned businesses secure state contracts.

Michael John Gorman has been named as the new director of the MIT Museum, succeeding John Durant. Gorman has extensive experience in integrating science and public engagement.

Grubhub will pay $3.5 million for overcharging Massachusetts restaurants during the COVID-19 emergency, following a lawsuit for violating state fee caps.

Renee Harper joined the Federal Funds Equity and Accountability Review Panel for a term of four years, bringing her fiscal expertise from past roles, including at Liberty Mutual and Education Resource Strategies.

The Boston School Committee has revised its exam school admissions policy to adjust bonus points based on neighborhood wealth rather than giving uniform points to students from high-poverty schools.

Mayor Michelle Wu announces January 15, 2024, as a day to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., with a celebration at Boston University featuring Dr. Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor.

Massachusetts expands child care capacity beyond pre-pandemic levels, bolstered by the C3 Grant program, with Governor Healey proposing continued support through state funding.

The Massachusetts Supreme Court ruled that mandatory life without parole for individuals under 21 is unconstitutional, setting a new age threshold for such sentences.