Governor Maura Healey appoints Dr. Kiame Mahaniah as the new Secretary of Health and Human Services in Massachusetts, with his role starting on July 14, according to the Governor's office.

A New Hampshire federal judge blocked Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship, allowing a class-action lawsuit to extend protections to affected children.

Massachusetts AG Andrea Campbell announced a $720 million settlement with pharma companies over opioids, with the state receiving $17 million for recovery efforts.

Massachusetts was named Most Improved State for Business by CNBC, moving up 18 places, with Governor Healey pointing to strategic initiatives and regulatory changes as key factors.

Easthampton Mayor Nicole LaChapelle has been appointed as the new Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation by the Healey-Driscoll Administration.

Boston announces its 2025 Summer Eats program, providing free meals to youth at over 30 citywide sites during the summer, with a kickoff event on July 11. No registration or ID is needed.

Boston received a $200,000 donation from the Cummings Foundation to fight substance abuse, expanding its partnership with the Gavin Foundation to enhance recovery efforts.

Wise US, Inc., a subsidiary of UK-based Wise PLC, must pay a $4.2 million fine and rectify compliance failures after a joint enforcement action by several US states for anti-money laundering lapses.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey supports a proposed ban on cellphones in schools during instructional hours to foster distraction-free learning and protect students' mental health.

DHS served Harvard with subpoenas for information on foreign students, amid claims of visa abuses and links to violence and terrorism. Harvard pledges cooperation, but faces increasing pressure and threats to its accreditation and federal funding.

Massachusetts' school meals program sees an uptick with 8.3 million more meals served, praises Wilmington Public Schools for culinary excellence, and faces challenges after federal cuts, but receives state funding support.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announces a $915,000 grant distribution to 100 local arts and cultural organizations, in partnership with the Mass Cultural Council, promoting cultural equity and the arts.

AG Campbell leads a coalition opposing the EPA's termination of the Environmental and Climate Justice Block Grant Program, which was intended to aid communities affected by environmental issues.