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 Governor Healey Announces Executive Branch Hiring Freeze  

Hiring controls put in place in response to federal economic uncertainty and disruption to protect critical state program funding and implement a final Fiscal Year 2026 budget  

BOSTON – Today, Governor Maura Healey announced that she would be implementing a hiring freeze across the Executive Branch in response to widespread economic uncertainty at the national level and a tightening budget outlook for Fiscal Year 2026. 

The hiring freeze, which will take effect May 27, is a proactive step being taken by the Healey-Driscoll Administration to manage spending as the state prepares for the start of the new fiscal year. With further anticipated federal funding cuts and spending pressures created by ongoing inflation and demand for services, hiring controls are one tool the administration plans to use to ensure the state can continue to invest in essential services and safety net programs for people and families. 

“The people of Massachusetts expect us to protect and maximize their tax dollars, and that’s exactly what we’re doing,” said Governor Healey. “Tariffs and funding cuts from Washington are causing so much economic damage and instability. We are taking this step to prepare for more uncertain economic times, protect taxpayer dollars, and move our state forward while ensuring funding will be available for the vital services people need.”  

“Challenging fiscal times require tough choices at all levels of government. I know this firsthand from my time as a mayor and now Lieutenant Governor,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “It’s also important to be prepared when you see clouds gathering. Our administration deeply appreciates the work our public employees perform on a daily basis, and while we don’t take this step lightly, we believe it’s necessary to ensure we can all continue that critical work moving forward." 

“As we navigate the close of FY25 and prepare for the start of the new fiscal year in July, the Governor’s action to implement a hiring freeze across the executive branch will give us added flexibility in the budget to respond and react to unforeseen program needs and other deficiencies that may arise. Our uncertain economic future in FY26 has been made less predictable by the threat of federal funding cuts and recent market upheaval. While we hope for the best, it is both prudent and responsible to be prepared and take control of what we can now,” said Administration and Finance Secretary Matthew J. Gorzkowicz. 

The hiring controls will apply to all Executive Branch agencies and departments. While in effect, agencies and departments will not be able to hire new employees and there will be no formal waiver process. Consistent with common practice during past hiring freezes, exemptions will be made for certain positions, including public safety officers and direct care providers. 

The administration will reevaluate the effectiveness and need for ongoing hiring controls once the FY26 General Appropriations Act has been signed and implementation is underway.