By Bob Katzen

“After a stay in the hospital, most patients are eager to get back home. These grants will allow patients to return to their homes and communities sooner and in a safe and supported environment.”

—Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll on the awarding of $1.1 million in grants to acute care hospitals across Massachusetts to expand the Hospital to Home Partnership Program which provides specialized expertise to hospitals to support discharges directly to a patient’s home, rather than to a skilled nursing facility or other long-term care setting.

“As leaders of coastal communities, we are all concerned about the escalating impacts we’re witnessing due to the climate crisis. Through this new alliance, we can further collaborate with one another as we work to protect our communities. Coastal towns and cities are on the front line of experiencing climate impacts and we each bring a powerful and important perspective to the work ahead.”
—Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo announcing the formation of the Massachusetts Coastal Communities Alliance, a network of mayors, town managers, administrators, and other local officials from 21 coastal cities and towns in the state.

“Legislators have committed to 2050 emissions reduction goals and used lofty rhetoric about the urgency of the climate crisis, then fallen short when it comes time to pass bills into law. We need a specific plan to phase out our dangerous fossil gas system as quickly as possible.”
—Dan Zackin, Legislative Coordinator for 350 Mass. — a grassroots organization working to end fossil fuel dependency and secure a transition to a clean energy future.

“Our small and diverse businesses play such a critical role in our communities and our economy, and our administration has been committed to lowering barriers for them to do business with the state. We’re proud of the progress reflected in this report and look forward to continuing to work with these incredible businesses across our state.”
—Gov. Maura Healey upon releasing the Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Report from the state’s Supplier Diversity Office demonstrating continued growth and progress in promoting equity and diversity in awarding state contracts.