By Bob Katzen

“Mass Department of Transportation is excited to be taking this step toward a brighter future for our environment and for ourselves with the installation of a state-wide network of reliable fast-charging stations for electric vehicles. Fast-charging stations at convenient locations along major roads will absolutely lead to reduced air pollution, fewer gas-guzzling cars on our roads, and a willingness by people to make smarter choices which will help combat climate change.”

—Transportation Secretary Monica Tibbits-Nutt reaching out to vendors to establish a network of reliable fast charging stations for electric vehicles on state roadways.

“Our administration is approaching early literacy with urgency. We’re committed to investing in programs that support our younger students and ensure they are using materials and strategies backed by evidence.”
— Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll announcing that the Healey administration is awarding $850,000 to organizations to increase access to evidence-based and culturally responsive literacy support for Massachusetts preschoolers.

“The RMV and its employees have worked hard to meet the challenge of increased demand for appointments and credentials under the Work and Family Mobility Act. The amount of new learner’s permits represents an increase of 244 percent, and new driver’s licenses represents an increase of 120 percent, when compared to the same time period in 2022. In addition, 33,648 out of state conversions were processed.
— Registrar of Motor Vehicles Colleen Ogilvie reporting on the new law that was effective in July, which allows undocumented/illegal immigrants to apply for a Massachusetts standard driver’s license.

“For years, Google has harmed consumers and app developers alike by restricting consumer’s choices for app stores, downloads and payment methods on Android devices. Our settlement helps impacted consumers and requires Google to reform its anticompetitive business practices. My office will continue to protect consumers and ensure that businesses can fairly compete in the digital economy.”
—Attorney General Andrea Campbell, as part of a group of 52 other attorneys general, announcing a $700 million agreement with Google in their lawsuit over Google’s anticompetitive conduct with the Google Play Store. In addition to restitution to consumers, Massachusetts will receive more than $1.4 million in penalties as part of the settlement agreement.