By Bob Katzen

“Reliable, well-maintained harbors are essential for the communities and industries that depend on them every day. These grants will help cities and towns move forward with critical dredging projects that improve safety, support commercial fishing and recreation, and keep our waterfronts strong and competitive.”
—Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll announcing a new round of funding to help Massachusetts coastal communities advance critical dredging projects that improve navigational safety, strengthen working waterfronts and support the state’s maritime economy.

“Families across Massachusetts rely on Department of Transitional Assistance programs to afford groceries and other essential goods. We’re focused on preventing fraud and theft so that these funds are going to the people who need and deserve them. Massachusetts is proud to be leading the nation when it comes to the security and integrity of our EBT programs.”
—Gov. Healey announcing that Massachusetts has become the fourth state in the nation to roll out chip and tap-enabled Electronic Benefit Transfer cards statewide to enhance security and better prevent theft across the system, including for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

“Candidates appearing on the 2026 state election ballot have reported raising $26.3 million and spending $15 million from January 2026 through June 2026.”
—From a report by the Office of Campaign and Political Finance.

“When companies engage in unlawful collusion that increase costs for municipalities, it reduces their ability to fund other critical programs including our libraries, public safety agencies and schools. My office is committed to investigating and eliminating illegal anticompetitive agreements that harm our communities.”
—Attorney General Andrea Campbell announcing a $2.4 million settlement with student transportation services company Beacon Mobility Corporation, to resolve allegations that the company colluded to allocate contracts raising prices and made false statements regarding school bus transportation contracts in Lynn, Dedham and Saugus.