Massachusetts DESE Faulted for Oversight Failures in Audit by State Auditor DiZoglio
An audit finds significant oversight failures at DESE, revealing it did not effectively investigate reports of educator abuse, delayed resolving special education complaints, and failed to ensure LGBTQ student safety.
Massachusetts Energy Department Welcomes New Chair and Commissioner in Strategic Shift Towards Affordability and Supply
Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary appoints Jeremy McDiarmid as Chair and Liz Anderson as Commissioner of the DPU to address high energy costs and supply issues.
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey Announces $15 Million for Housing Development to Create 829 Homes in Gateway Cities
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and Secretary Ed Augustus announced a $15 million HDIP funding increase to create 829 new homes in six Gateway Cities, supporting housing needs and community revitalization.
Rachel Skerritt Joins Boston School Committee, Mayor Wu Confirms New Appointment to Steer BPS
Rachel Skerritt joins the Boston School Committee, bringing a wealth of experience as a BPS alumna, educator, and strategist, to serve until 2028. Mayor Wu and officials praise her expertise and dedication to enhance BPS’s future.
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey Confronts Trump Administration Over $32M Transportation Fund Cancellation
Governor Maura Healey opposes Trump's cancellation of $32 million in federal funding for Massachusetts' transportation materials, which was aimed at creating jobs and promoting clean manufacturing.
Massachusetts Veterans Secretary Jon Santiago Resigns After Spearheading Revolutionary Reforms
Dr. Jon Santiago is resigning this fall as Massachusetts' first cabinet-level veterans secretary after making significant reforms, including securing $263 million for veterans' homes and pioneering the HERO Act.
Explore Massachusetts Anew, MassTrails 10 Campaign Highlights Top Trails for Outdoor Adventures
MassTrails 10 Campaign launches in Massachusetts, highlighting ten top trails for outdoor activities and connecting them to local transport, supported by various state departments and the Conine Family Foundation.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu Announces $40 Million Investment to Bolster Affordable Housing Initiatives
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced a $40 million investment in affordable housing, focusing on projects that cater to various income levels and vulnerable populations through an annual RFP process.












