By Bob Katzen
“We are thrilled to award grants to this latest group of nonprofit organizations. Together, these organizations will pay almost $275,000 less in electricity costs each year, providing more financial resources for their important missions.
— Energy Resources Commissioner Elizabeth Mahony announcing a $2.4 million grant that will help ten nonprofit organizations install rooftop solar systems that will reduce each organization’s electricity costs by between 70 and 100 percent, resulting in more resources for the nonprofits’ critical work.
“Massachusetts is uniquely positioned to lead the next generation of defense innovation because of the strength of our companies, research institutions, entrepreneurs and workforce. The report lays out a strategy to bring those partners together, grow the defense ecosystem, advance critical technologies and create high-quality jobs across the commonwealth.”
—Economic Development Secretary Eric Paley on the Healey Administration releasing the Strategic Hub for Innovation, Exchange and Leadership in Defense (SHIELD) report, a statewide strategy to strengthen Massachusetts’ defense innovation ecosystem, drive economic growth, create high-quality jobs and reinforce national security.
“As fantasy contests and the online sports gaming landscape continue to evolve, our regulations must evolve with them. These updated regulations strengthen consumer protections, promote fairness and assure Massachusetts residents that they can participate in fantasy contests knowing that appropriate safeguards are in place.”
—Attorney General Andrea Campbell announcing that she has released for comment, updated Fantasy Contest Regulations to protect Massachusetts consumers from unfair and deceptive practices that may arise in connection with fantasy contests, while also safeguarding families from financial harm that can result from unaffordable losses.
“Every family deserves access to affordable, high-quality childcare, and every child deserves the strong start that comes with it. This investment will help more families get off waitlists and into the childcare programs they need so parents can work, children can learn and our economy can continue to grow. We’re proud to have delivered on historic investments in childcare affordability with the Legislature, and we know there is more work to be done. We’re going to keep working to lower costs, expand access and support the providers who make it all possible.”
—Gov. Healey announcing a $31.2 million investment to help families afford childcare and get off waitlists through the Child Care Financial Assistance Program.