Press Releases
433 rulemaking notices from 4 Massachusetts agencies — proposed, emergency, and final filings as they cross the State Register on the way into the Administrative Code.
Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $3.3 Million in Literacy Grants
Aug 6, 2025
Funding supports 25 districts to buy high quality instructional materials for grades 4-12 with coaching and professional learning support
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary Education0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Board of Trustees approves $61.9 million in new loans and grants at its August meeting.
Aug 6, 2025
Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Board of Trustees approves $61.9 million in new loans and grants at its August meeting.
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental Protection0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗MassDEP Air Quality Advisory Extended for Western Massachusetts
Aug 5, 2025
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental ProtectionOpen in State Register ↗MassDEP Air Quality Advisory: Impact Expected Statewide
Aug 4, 2025
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental ProtectionOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Releases Recommendations to Improve Health and Nutrition in K-12 School Meals
Jul 31, 2025
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary EducationOpen in State Register ↗MassDEP Air Quality Advisory for Southeastern Massachusetts
Jul 29, 2025
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental ProtectionOpen in State Register ↗Governor Healey: Insurance Commissioner’s Actions Save $54 Million for Massachusetts Residents, Businesses
Jul 21, 2025
Commissioner Also Disapproves Rate Increases from WellSense and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Press ReleaseDivision of Insurance0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗MassDEP Secures $2.1 Million for Damage to Natural Resources in Attleboro and Norton
Jul 17, 2025
Holds Landfill Users Accountable for Hazardous Release of Toxic Waste
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental Protection0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗Massachusetts Receives Highest Rating for Special Education for Seventh Consecutive Year
Jul 16, 2025
Recent budgets signed by Governor Healey invest over half a billion dollars in special education
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary Education0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗MassDEP Air Quality Advisory for Hampshire and Hampden Counties
Jul 16, 2025
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental ProtectionOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Celebrates $10 Million Investment in Workforce Training for English Learners
Jul 15, 2025
As the Trump Administration moves to limit access to adult education, Massachusetts is expanding support for 3,000 additional English learners and growing the workforce
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary Education0.2K charsOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Nearly $1 Million in Civics Teaching and Learning Grants
Jul 14, 2025
Funds help districts expand access to high-quality civic learning for all students
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary Education0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗MassDEP Penalizes Agawam Sand and Stone Facility for Stormwater Violations
Jul 9, 2025
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental ProtectionOpen in State Register ↗Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Board of Trustees approves $123.7 million in new loans and grants at its July meeting
Jul 9, 2025
Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Board of Trustees approves $123.7 million in new loans and grants at its July meeting
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental Protection0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $14.7 Million to Address PFAS and Other Emerging Contaminants
Jul 8, 2025
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental ProtectionOpen in State Register ↗8.3 Million More School Meals Being Served in Massachusetts
Jul 8, 2025
Wilmington Public Schools celebrated as Terrific Tray winner for their healthy, locally sourced meals
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary Education0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗Treasurer Goldberg Announces $46.8 million in Grants for 23 Municipal Water Projects at the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Board of Trustees Special June Meeting
Jul 2, 2025
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental ProtectionOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Opens Application for $250,000 in STEM Education Grants
Jun 30, 2025
Grants support applied STEM learning experiences during MA STEM Week, October 20-24
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary Education0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗Elementary and Secondary Education Board Approves Changes to Time-Out Practices in Schools
Jun 24, 2025
Regulation changes will take effect in August 2026
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary Education0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗MassDEP Air Quality Advisory for Five Southeastern and Cape Counties
Jun 23, 2025
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental ProtectionOpen in State Register ↗Holyoke Public Schools Will Exit Receivership on July 1
Jun 23, 2025
Announcement follows work by School Committee, Mayor and District; Holyoke is the first school district to exit state receivership
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary Education0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗MassDEP Provides Free Mapping Support to Water Utilities
Jun 18, 2025
Program helps 16 municipal and state water systems improve planning and management
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental Protection0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Celebrates First Year of Program to Mentor and Develop Future School Principals
Jun 16, 2025
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary EducationOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Hosts Civics Project Showcases Across Massachusetts
Jun 11, 2025
865 students from 61 districts participated at events in Dartmouth, Springfield, Worcester, Boston
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary Education0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Board of Trustees approves $33,576,652 in new loans and grants at its June meeting
Jun 11, 2025
Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Board of Trustees approves $33,576,652 in new loans and grants at its June meeting
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental Protection0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces No-Cost Early Literacy Tutoring for Schools
Jun 6, 2025
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary EducationOpen in State Register ↗MassDEP Air Quality Advisory: Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk Counties
Jun 5, 2025
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental ProtectionOpen in State Register ↗MassDEP Air Quality Advisory: Hampden County
Jun 4, 2025
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental ProtectionOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Expands Work-Based Learning Opportunities in 14 School Districts
Jun 3, 2025
Schools join pilot program to increase career-connected learning opportunities, like internships, in high demand fields
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary Education0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗MassDEP Penalizes Deane Excavating Company for Multiple Environmental Violations
Jun 2, 2025
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental ProtectionOpen in State Register ↗MassDEP, EPA to Host Exercise to Test Oil Spill Response and Preparedness Plans for Merrimack River
May 30, 2025
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental ProtectionOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $220,600 to Support Healthy School Meals in 16 School Districts
May 28, 2025
Districts can use the federal funding to buy school kitchen equipment to store fruits, vegetables and enhance meal offerings
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary Education0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Green Team Awards for Environmental Leadership in PK-12 Schools
May 28, 2025
475 Classrooms Across Massachusetts Participated in Recycling, Food Donation, Textiles Recovery, and Reusable Service Activities
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental Protection0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $3.1 Million to Prevent and Reduce Pollutants from Entering Our Waterbodies
May 27, 2025
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental ProtectionOpen in State Register ↗Massachusetts Establishes Alternative Tests for Educator Licensure to Strengthen K-12 Workforce
May 21, 2025
Board of Elementary and Secondary Education approves regulations making MTEL alternatives permanent
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary Education0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗Massachusetts Elementary and Secondary Education Board Updates Competency Determination
May 20, 2025
Outlines minimum requirements to replace the high school MCAS score requirement while the K-12 Graduation Council continues its work
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary Education0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗Massachusetts Establishes New Career Technical Education Policies to Improve Access for Students
May 20, 2025
Changes will take effect for ninth grade class entering in fall 2026
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary Education0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗Pedro Martinez to Become DESE Commissioner on July 1
May 19, 2025
Board recommended current Chicago Public Schools CEO on April 22
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary Education0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Rejects Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rate Hike, Saving Massachusetts Businesses Nearly $80 Million
May 15, 2025
Follows last year’s action to decrease workers compensation rates by 14.6 percent, saving $87 million for employers
Press ReleaseDivision of Insurance0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Honors Massachusetts Educators at Annual Celebration
May 14, 2025
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary EducationOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $916,000 to Improve and Protect Water Quality
May 14, 2025
Seven regional organizations and municipalities will manage pollution from stormwater runoff
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental Protection0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Celebrates Success of Early College Programs with Student Summit and Parent Rally
May 9, 2025
Over 100 students, educators and family members gathered at Roxbury Community College for two days of events
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary Education0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗MassDEP Recognizes Top Performing Public Water Systems
May 9, 2025
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental ProtectionOpen in State Register ↗Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Board of Trustees approves $75,365,008 in new loans and grants at its May meeting.
May 7, 2025
Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Board of Trustees approves $75,365,008 in new loans and grants at its May meeting.
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental Protection0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Kicks Off Celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week
May 5, 2025
Healey-Driscoll Administration Kicks Off Celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary Education0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗MassDEP Penalizes Melissa MacDonald Contracting LLC for Asbestos Violations in Maynard Renovation
May 5, 2025
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental ProtectionOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Nearly $1 Million to Five Ipswich River Communities to Improve Water Supply and Treat PFAS
Apr 28, 2025
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental ProtectionOpen in State Register ↗MassDEP Penalizes USA Waste for Delayed Reporting of Hydraulic Oil Spill
Apr 25, 2025
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental ProtectionOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Launches New Innovative Recycling Grant Program
Apr 15, 2025
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental ProtectionOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces $5.5 Million in Literacy Launch Grants Now Open for Schools to Apply
Apr 15, 2025
Schools can apply for funding to implement high-quality literacy instructional materials
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary Education0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗