Shin-pei Tsay is appointed as Boston's Chief Research and Data Officer, expected to further enhance city services through data and analytics. Her diverse background and experience suggest significant contributions to the city's innovation efforts.

Mayor Wu announced a $1.7 million investment from Boston's Neighborhood Jobs Trust to support workforce development, aiding 600 residents through education and training with 14 community organizations.

Maria LaVita was named Revere's permanent police chief, the first woman in this role for the city and Suffolk County, with an emphasis on modern policing and technology.

Governor Healey commits to protecting healthcare in Massachusetts amid potential federal Medicaid funding cuts, aiming to counter the impact and maintain the state's healthcare quality.

Boston joins the World Cities Culture Forum, enhancing its cultural prominence and exchanging cultural practices with global cities, according to Mayor Michelle Wu. The city anticipates collaborative benefits and international engagement.

Harvard University will provide employee I-9 forms to DHS but retains student employment data, citing FERPA, amid potential $500M settlement for international student issues.

Massachusetts businesses prepare for new "junk fee" regulations, with the Attorney General's Office providing updated guidance and clarity on compliance due by September 2.

Massachusetts AG and 22 states sue Trump administration over a budget bill that blocks Planned Parenthood from Medicaid funding, arguing it's targeted and unconstitutional.

Massachusetts AG Andrea Campbell, with 21 other AGs, sues USDA over demands for SNAP recipients' private data, citing privacy law violations and potential funding threats.

The Healey-Driscoll Administration has begun the Residences at East Milton, the first project funded by the Massachusetts Momentum Fund, aiming to create 92 new mixed-income homes.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announces a $5 million grant to improve health equity in Dorchester, Roxbury, and Mattapan, targeting life expectancy disparities.

The Plymouth Police Department reported on social media that during the week of July 20-26, 2025, they responded to 856 incidents, including 40 vehicle accidents, 107 traffic stops, and made 26 arrests.

Methuen Mayor D.J. Beauregard urges Market Basket to reinstate ex-CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, highlighting its community value amid concerns over company culture and stability following executive firings.