The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced the development of a new state-of-the-art Crime Lab in Marlborough, with construction starting in 2026 and opening expected in 2028.

Massachusetts awards over $9 million in literacy grants to 15 school districts for early reading success, as part of the PRISM initiative for enhancing literacy in young children.

Mayor Michelle Wu launches the nomination period for Boston's fourth annual Legacy Business Awards, calling for community submissions of businesses operating for over a decade.

Massachusetts AG Andrea Joy Campbell supports a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's deployment of National Guard troops in cities without local consent, emphasizing its unlawfulness and potential harm to civilian trust.

Governor Maura Healey and 17 other governors urge Congress to extend the Affordable Care Act's enhanced premium tax credits to maintain healthcare affordability.

The Healey-Driscoll Administration in Massachusetts awards nearly $30 million in grants to enhance local climate resilience against heat waves, flooding, and wildfires.

Boston receives a federal grant to restore 150 gravestones at the historical Dorchester North Burying Ground, honoring local history including the Salem witch trials and the Revolutionary War.

The Healey-Driscoll Administration in Massachusetts has initiated a $14.5 million program to renovate learning spaces across 29 state campuses for educational and workforce development.

The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced the 2025 COASTSWEEP beach cleanup, happening from September 20 to early November, inviting volunteers to clean Massachusetts' coasts.

Felix Mercedes pled guilty in a Medicaid fraud scheme, bilking MassHealth for over $500,000. He received 1-3 years in prison, 5 years' probation, and must repay the funds.

Chelsea High School and Mary C. Burke Elementary Complex held active shooter drills with students, first responders, and regional police to prepare for potential real-life school shooting incidents.

MassDOT celebrates the 10th anniversary of purchasing and renovating the Knowledge Corridor, essential to Amtrak's Vermonter service, highlighting successes in ridership growth and rail infrastructure development.

The Healey-Driscoll Administration in Massachusetts sold five state-owned properties for housing development, totaling nearly $3 million, to address the housing crisis.