Massachusetts SJC updates Rule 3:03 on law student practice, effective August 1, 2026, aiming to enhance real-world experience for students and graduates.

Boston marks September 23 as International Celebrate Bisexuality Day and Bi+ Visibility Day to honor and support the bi+ community amidst issues of discrimination and health inequities.

Massachusetts introduces an AI curriculum pilot for approximately 1,600 students across 30 districts, developed by PLTW, to foster AI literacy and innovation in education.

Boston's Council declared September as Baby Safety Month to promote infant safety and address the rise in SUID, focusing on car seat safety and safe infrastructure around childcare centers.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey opens a new live-fire training facility for firefighters, featuring a 5,400-square foot burn building with 11 interior burn rooms, at the Department of Fire Services' Bridgewater campus.

Governor Healey promotes the BRIGHT Act, a $2.5 billion bond for public higher education infrastructure in Massachusetts, expected to create 20,000 jobs.

Massachusetts AG Campbell and other attorneys general filed an amicus brief opposing Trump's Executive Orders that threatened diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Governor Healey nominates Jamie Bennett and Benjamin Mann for Associate Justices of the Juvenile Court, emphasizing their juvenile law expertise, with confirmation pending by the Governor's Council.

Massachusetts' food waste ban has led to job creation and significant economic growth, with a report showing 1,676 new jobs and a $143 million increase in labor income.

The Healey-Driscoll Administration has awarded over $464,000 in grants to enhance STEM education in Massachusetts, focused on inclusivity and preparing diverse students for careers in technology.

Governor Maura Healey and Attorney General Campbell have issued guidelines to affirm Massachusetts's commitment to equal access in education, emphasizing diversity as a strength and providing legal clarity on antidiscrimination.

Boston paid $150,000 to settle with two men wrongly accused in the 1989 Carol Stuart murder case, accompanied by an apology for the racial injustice involved.

Governor Maura Healey signs a bill to support Massachusetts hospitals and community health centers with $234 million, amid fiscal challenges and federal cuts.