Recent Press Releases on Mass.gov

This report shows press releases released in the last 30 days.

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Massachusetts Celebrates 4th Annual Right Whale Day at the New England Aquarium

4/24/2026 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Partners highlight leading efforts to conserve critically endangered North Atlantic right whales, Massachusetts’ official state marine mammal

State officials, legislators, and conservation partners gathered for the commemoration of the 4th Annual Right Whale Day at New England Aquarium in Boston, MA on April 24, 2026.
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DPU Plans to Enhance Rideshare Safety through New Regulations

4/24/2026 Department of Public Utilities

The proposed regulations will be nation-leading in protecting both passengers and drivers

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $12.8 Million for Housing, Economic Opportunity and Development

4/23/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Tax credits will provide flexible funding to 52 community-based organizations advancing housing, neighborhood investment and economic mobility

A Massachusetts welcomes you road sign with a chickadee on it
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DCR Advises the Public on Fire Safety as Camping Season Kicks Off

4/23/2026 Department of Conservation & Recreation

New wildfire data shows return to more typical activity levels and longer seasons, following active 2024 fire season

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MassVentures Announces the Third Cohort of Founders School

4/23/2026 Executive Office of Economic Development

Sixteen Founders Selected from a Competitive Applicant Pool Spanning AI, Life Sciences, Climatetech, Advanced Materials, and Defense

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Governor Healey Responds to New Data Showing How President Trump Has Abandoned Massachusetts Veterans

4/21/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll