羅德島州長Dan McKee宣佈 2026 競選連任

羅德島州州長Dan Mckee (左二)和羅德島州財政廳廳長Jame Diossa 在2014年時，
應邀出席葉超(左)、吳子平(右)舉辦的活動。(周菊子攝，檔案照片)

               (Boston Orange 綜合編譯) 羅德島州州長丹·麥基 （Dan McKee）今 (3月3) 日發佈視頻，正式宣佈2026年時將競選連任。2022在民主黨初選中落敗的前CVS高管Helena Foulkes，也傳將再次角逐。

              坊間還傳聞，羅德島州眾議會議長Joe Shekarchi也有意參選州長。

              麥基州長在視頻中表示，他接掌羅德島州長時，面對著新冠病毒疫情殘局，吸毒率上升，學校表現不佳等諸多不利狀況，過去這一年，又遭遇華盛頓大橋破損，羅德島州醫療保健系統受到嚴重網路攻擊等挑戰，但他和團隊積極因應，仍取得許多成就，包括讓羅德島州的基礎建設在美國內的排名上升了12位，被福布斯 (Forbes)評為第15位最適合創業州，斥資1億元修復道路，爭取到2.3億元聯邦經費重建華盛頓大橋，建造新的國家健康實驗室，開了8家心理健康支援保健中心，爭取到 1.5 億美元投資，支持羅德島大學海灣校區海洋學校的發展等。

              麥基希望選民支持他再當4年州長，以繼續許多還待完成的工作。

1951年出生的麥基州長，現年73歲，一旦當選連任，做滿4年任期，卸任時他將總共在位9年10個月又5天。

波士頓環球報稱，自從2021年，時任羅德島州州長的雷萌朵 (Gina Raimondo)被拜登總統徵招入閣，出任美國商務部部長，州長一職由時任副州長的麥基接任後，麥基就已開始推動羅德島州2030計畫，要改革教育，提高家庭收入，建造更健康的州，改善基礎設施及能源等。

麥基政府內的高層人員也因此從未懷疑過的認定他會競選連任。

目前羅德島州境內有數個民意調查差距不小。AFL-CIO上週公布的民調是麥基的支持率為29%，公民健康和機構專案 (The Civic Health and Institutions Project)一月份的民調支持率是27%，晨間諮詢(Morning Consult)在去年年底的民調結果則是44%。

波士頓環球報指陳，Helena Foulkes雖然還未正式宣布參選，但她已經募得100萬元競選經費，麥基的競選帳戶截至2024年年底，帳面上有55萬2000元。

波士頓城區週末傳命案 休班警員拔槍擊斃持刀追殺者

               (Boston Orange 綜合報導) 3月1日傍晚，大約5點半左右，不下11輛警車，2輛救護車，從南端 (South End) 的天滿街開往達特茅斯街 (Dartmouth)的柯普利廣場附近 。沿路民眾莫名所以，後來才知道，一名休班警察在制止一名持刀揮舞人士時，掏槍擊斃了肇事者。

              事件緣由是有2個人被一個揮舞著刀，要次他們的人追趕，衝進波約斯頓街500號一帶的「福來雞 (Chick-fil-A)」餐廳。店內一名休班警察見狀，表明自己身份後，勒令跟著進店的持刀者放下武器，沒想到這名持刀者拒不理會，休班警員於是開槍射他了。

              這名持刀者隨後被送往醫院，在那兒被宣告死亡。

              事件當中，無其他人受傷。

              波士頓警察局局長Michael Cox和波士頓市長吳弭 (Michelle Wu) 在事件發生後，趕到事發地點，在街上面對電視台記者稱許這名休班警員反應迅速，拯救人民生命。她們也向死者家人表達哀悼之意。

              薩福克郡地方檢察官Kevin Hayden隨後也發言表示，調查者相信，這起持刀刺，開槍射案件，還有其他人涉案，希望民眾提供線索。

              無論是波士頓警察局，或是薩福克郡地方檢察官辦公室，都未透露持刀者或休班警察是誰的訊息。

             當晚在街頭看到一連串有不下10輛警車呼嘯而來的民眾困惑質疑，波士頓警察局或薩福克郡地方檢察官辦公室為什麼不公佈涉案持刀者，或拔槍休班警察的人名，身份，又是什麼原因導致波士頓警察局要一連派出11輛警車到現場，以及照規定，休班警員在修班期間是否仍可隨身攜帶槍枝，在甚麼樣的情況下才可拔槍等因素。也有民眾好奇，事件發生時到底是什麼狀況，為什麼警察會拔槍對付一名持刀者。

                       波士頓市議會議員和波士頓市長吳弭，上週四才和波士頓城中區鄰里民眾及商家開會，討論安全問題，研究去年波士頓才宣稱自己是全美最安全大都會，為什麼城中區小型偷盜案卻飆升，70%的民眾都覺得沒以前那麼安全了。

              波士頓市市長吳弭在3月1日晚，原本預定出席波士頓黃氏宗親會的蛇年春宴，因為此事，改變了行程。

Governor Healey Signs Supplemental Budget to Reduce Cost of State’s Family Shelter System, Make it Safer for Shelter Residents and Communities

 Governor Healey Signs Supplemental Budget to Reduce Cost of State’s Family Shelter System, Make it Safer for Shelter Residents and Communities 

Releases independent report from former Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis; Security recommendations will be implemented 
 

BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey today signed a supplemental budget that includes her proposals to reduce the taxpayer cost of the state’s Emergency Assistance family shelter system and additional changes to make it safer for shelter residents and communities.  

She also released the results of a security assessment she requested from former Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis, president and CEO of The Edward Davis Company (EDC), with recommendations to enhance safety at shelter sites. The administration will be retaining EDC to assist with the implementation of the report’s recommendations, many of which are already underway. One of the report’s key recommendations is to limit the policy of presumptive eligibility when placing families, and the supplemental budget will enable the administration to do so with its signing today.  

The supplemental budget proposals build on the administration’s work to help families find stable housing and reduce the size of the shelter system in recent months.  

Last month, the system saw nearly 700 families exit to stable housing, the highest number seen in over a decade. As a result of this work, the system currently serves approximately 5,800 families, which represents a 22 percent reduction from peak levels seen in 2023 and 2024. More than 75 percent of families now seeking shelter are long-time Massachusetts families. The administration has already reduced the number of hotel shelters by half as they work toward their goal of closing all hotel shelters by the end of the year. 

“This supplemental budget includes critical improvements that I proposed to reduce the taxpayer costs of the family shelter system and make it safer for residents and our communities. We all know that urgent action is needed to lower the cost of the system and make sure it is a viable, safe and temporary option for Massachusetts families who have fallen on hard times,” said Governor Healey. “We’re grateful for the hard work of the Legislature for passing this important bill and to Ed Davis and his team for their review of the security of our system – and we're ready to get to work on implementation.” 

At $425 million, the Fiscal Year 2025 supplemental budget provides the necessary funding to support Emergency Assistance (EA) shelter-related services through the remainder of this fiscal year. 

The bill also includes important policy changes proposed by Governor Healey in January to ensure a more affordable, safe and sustainable EA program going forward. The administration will begin implementing many of these changes, including: 

• Continuing to require disclosure of criminal history and CORI checks on all adult (18+) applicants. 

• Ensuring review of identity, residency, lawful status, and familial relationship for all household members prior to placement. 

The administration will release regulations and enact the additional policy provisions from the supplemental budget, including an updated 6-month length of stay and changes to the presumptive eligibility process. The administration also already has plans underway to reduce caseload to 4,000, including by closing all hotel shelters by the end of 2025. 

The EDC report also makes several recommendations for enhancing safety and security at shelter sites, improving shelter staff training and support; enhancing intake and placement procedures; strengthening onsite shelter security measures; reviewing and enhancing EOHLC policies; improving data collection and tracking; and establishing consistent shelter security standards.  

Many of these recommendations have already been addressed by action Governor Healey has taken administratively or through the supplemental budget. For example, Governor Healey directed that all residents 18+ applying for or currently living in EA shelter receive a CORI check, in addition to the sex offender registry checks and warrant checks already being performed on all applicants and residents systemwide. At the time, CORI checks had not been required by law, but Governor Healey ordered them to be conducted as an added layer of public safety and security. All adult EA residents have now been CORI checked or will be terminated from the program if they do not consent. 

普天壽隧道落石 麻大教授游子揚稱2023年報告已顯示問題

麻州大學羅爾分校教授游子揚2年前就已經指出隧道結構有問題。
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           (Boston Orange 編譯) 麻州收費公路 (Mass Turnpike) 的普天壽隧道地段，上週發生隧道內伸縮縫有一大塊混擬土掉落到公路上的情況，麻州大學羅爾分校土木與環境工程系教授游子揚審閱檢查2023報告後認為，隧道內鋼筋出現嚴重腐蝕現象，可能導致結構故障。

麻州交通廳(MassDOT)官員在事件發生後表示，混凝土掉落不是結構性問題，他們檢查了隧道系統內150多個接縫位置，沒有發現需要立即修復的地方。

然而2023年麻州交通廳自己的檢查報告卻顯示隧道結構元素有問題。

              游子揚教授指出，人類肉眼應該看不到用於加固混凝土的鋼筋，一旦可以看到，就是隧道體的結構已腐蝕了，鋼筋也將以非常快的速度加速腐蝕。那也意味著鋼筋將難以繼續發揮保護作用。

              游子揚還表示，檢查員的檢查重點是隧道的結構元件，而不是導致上週事件伸縮縫。

              麻州交通廳是一個監管35英里隧道，3492條州有橋梁，以及1615條市鎮所擁有橋樑的機關，每兩年或者更頻繁地做檢查。

              麻州交通廳表示，由於天氣狀況導致的結構老化，或者是橋樑撞擊等外部因素，將來仍然可能出現隧道、橋樑故障情況。

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $1 Million in Innovation Career Pathway Grants to 29 School Districts

 Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $1 Million in Innovation Career Pathway Grants to 29 School Districts 

Administration has invested over $10 million to-date to expand educational opportunities for students in fields like information technology, clean energy, health care assistance 

ATHOL — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced today $1 million in Innovation Career Pathway grants to 29 school districts. This funding enables districts to plan and implement pathway programs that provide students with coursework and experiences in high-demand STEM industries before they graduate high school, including in health care, technology, manufacturing, life sciences, and environmental sustainability.  

Blackstone-Millville, Milford, Old Rochester (regional district serving Marion, Mattapoisett and Rochester) and Wilmington school districts are receiving funding to design Innovation Career Pathways programs for the first time. 

Governor Maura Healey and Education Secretary Patrick Tutwiler made this announcement today at Athol High School, where they saw the impact of the manufacturing pathway firsthand from students. 

“In Massachusetts, we want to ensure that what students learn in school helps them get to where they want to go, while also meeting our workforce needs. That’s why we are invested in Innovation Career Pathways. Today’s funding will help expand these critical opportunities - from Northampton to Barnstable - that inspire students to plan career paths for today’s innovation economy,” said Governor Maura Healey.  

“Our administration has invested in Innovation Career Pathways, Early College programs and career technical education opportunities because we know they allow students to explore careers and make critical connections with local businesses and mentors,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “I am grateful to the administrators, educators, employers and community partners who make these programs possible.” 

As part of the Executive Office of Education’s “Reimagining High School” initiative, students participate in internships, college-level courses, and hands-on learning experiences that align with their career interests through Innovation Career Pathways. Today’s announcement builds on the $387,000 in Innovation Career Pathway Planning Grants awarded to 26 school districts in October, with $10 million in funding dedicated to these programs under the administration to-date. Further, the administration last year awarded pathways to 36 new programs with over 8,000 students participating across all pathways. Governor Maura Healey’s 2025 State of the Commonwealth address lifted up the importance of Innovation Career Pathways. 

“We want to support our public schools to enable students to see the connection between what they are learning and what they will need to know in the future. Today’s Innovation Career Pathways investment promotes engaging STEM experiences for students, while deepening local connections with employers and future career opportunities,” said Education Secretary Dr. Patrick Tutwiler. 

“In our Educational Vision, we say we want learning to be relevant, real-world and interactive, and that’s exactly what Innovation Career Pathways bring to students,” said DESE Acting Commissioner Russell D. Johnston. “I look forward to learning what students explore and achieve as a result of these offerings.” 

“As a graduate of Athol High School and co-owner of a local manufacturing company, I am so pleased to see Innovation Pathways programs available to our students,” said Representative Susannah Whipps. “This program offers needed opportunities to our students. I’m very grateful to have Governor Healey making her announcement here today.” 

“The L.S. Starrett Company is proud of its continued support to the future manufacturers of America, partnering with Athol High School since 2017. With this collaboration, Starrett brings co-op students who have passed the PMI class to work during their second semester as they have achieved all the credits needed for graduation," said Tim Cucchi of L.S. Starrett Company. “As a result, Starrett gains some assistance in the factory, AHS secures employment for students, and most importantly the students get real-life work experience in a manufacturing environment. Not only are the hard skills put to the test, but the soft skills as well, i.e. showing up on time, demonstrating their work ethic, and the value of such when payday arrives. Students are the future!” 

Implementation grants awardees: 
 

School District	Award Amount
Athol-Royalston	$50,000
Barnstable	$50,000
Dennis-Yarmouth	$50,000
Fairhaven	$11,620
Fitchburg	$50,000
Lawrence	$42,000
Map Academy Charter School (in Plymouth)	$50,000
Mendon-Upton	$50,000
Millbury	$50,000
Northampton	$50,000
Norton	$37,255
Pioneer Valley	$75,000
Revere	$50,000
Southwick-Tolland-Granville	$50,000
Walpole	$75,000
Wareham	$75,000
West Springfield	$50,000

Planning grant awardees: 

School District	Award Amount
Athol-Royalston	$15,000
Blackstone-Millville	$15,000
Franklin	$15,000
Freetown-Lakeville	$15,000
Hatfield	$15,000
King Philip	$15,000
Milford	$15,000
Nashoba Regional	$15,000
North Adams	$15,000
Old Rochester	$15,000
Veritas Preparatory Charter School (in Springfield)	$15,000
Wilmington	$15,000

Governor Healey Continues ‘Transforming Transportation’ Road Show in Conway

Governor Healey Continues ‘Transforming Transportation’ Road Show in Conway  

Governor’s $8 billion transportation plan and Chapter 90 bill will improve roads, bridges, culverts and regional transit across Western Mass, small and rural communities 

CONWAY – Today, Governor Maura Healey and Transportation Secretary Monica Tibbits-Nutt continued the administration's Transforming Transportation Road Show in Conway to highlight how the Governor’s proposed $8 billion transportation plan and Chapter 90 bill will improve roads, bridges, culverts and regional transit in Western Massachusetts and for small and rural communities. 

“Every dollar we invest in our transportation infrastructure is an investment in improving the quality of life for all our residents, including Western Mass. Our transportation bills make sure that no community is left behind and propose significant funding to improve roads, pavement, bridges, culverts and regional transit,” said Governor Healey. “Under our plan, communities like Conway and others in Franklin County will see the largest percentage funding increases in the state. We’re going to make sure that the distribution of this funding is equitable and takes into account the unique challenges that our small and rural communities face.” 

"As a former Mayor, I know how much our municipalities need these dollars to fill potholes, fix bridges and culverts, make sure the buses run on time, and clear ice and snow from our roads. When we’re get this work done, we make life easier for our residents and our businesses alike,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “These resources will directly help all our constituents – including in Western Mass and our rural and small communities.” 

“Governor Healey and Lieutenant Governor Driscoll have emphasized that a thriving economy requires a transportation system that serves everyone, and their proposed budget reflects this commitment,” said Transportation Secretary and CEO Monica Tibbits-Nutt. “The administration’s proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget builds on last year’s historic investments in transportation infrastructure and promotes the goals of creating a reliable, accessible, and resilient transportation system for all. We are excited to work alongside officials in Conway and all municipalities as we collaborate to invest in critical infrastructure, expand public transit, and increase travel options.” 

 

“The Healey-Driscoll administration’s focus on small and rural towns has increased both funding and administrative help for small towns like Conway. The addition of the Rural Affairs Office, led by Anne Gobi, is incredibly important in having our issues both heard and addressed,” said Conway Town Administrator Veronique Blanchard. “Adjustments to programs such as Chapter 90, which take into account the struggle towns with small populations but large numbers of road miles face in trying to maintain the structure, integrity and safety of our roads, are essential for small and rural towns.” 

The Governor’s transportation plan proposes an $8 billion investment over the next 10 years to improve the state’s roads, bridges and public transportation. It would allocate $2.5 billion for road and bridge repairs across the state through MassDOT, including $1.5 billion to modernize state-owned bridges and pavements across the state and $200 million to upgrade aging culvert infrastructure and improve the resiliency of small bridges. Additionally, the bill would create a Winter Resilience Assistance Program, making $25 million available to help municipalities cover the cost of winter operations, distributed based on each community’s share of locally-owned road mileage. The proposal also includes $110 million for regional transit authorities, including Franklin Regional Transit Authority, to support fare-free service, transit improvements and better interconnectivity. 

Governor Healey also recently proposed legislation to reform the Chapter 90 roadways program to substantially increase funding for municipal roads and bridges. Her bill proposes $1.5 billion over five years to increase Chapter 90 funding to $300 million annually, a 50 percent increase over the traditional $200 million. The proposal also introduces a revised distribution formula, allocating the additional $100 million based solely on road mileage to better support smaller and rural communities. The multi-year Chapter 90 authorization will allow municipalities to plan long-term road and bridge projects more effectively, providing stability and predictability for local infrastructure investments. 

Earlier this month, Governor Healey and Lieutenant Governor Driscoll kicked off the Transforming Transportation Road Show at the Brockton Area Transportation’s Intermodal Transportation Centre to promote the ways in which the plan will support the state’s 15 Regional Transit Authorities. They also visited the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 4 in Medway to highlight the 140,000 jobs these investments will create in Massachusetts.

劍橋市第2宗自行車騎手遇撞身亡 死者父親提訟求償

            (Boston Orange 編譯) 麻省理工學院實驗物理學研究生阮明詩（Minh-Thi Nguyen）去年騎自行車經過劍橋市Kendall廣場時，不幸被卡車撞死。其父阮孝（Hieu Nguyen）月26日遞交8頁訴狀，稱這悲劇完全可以避免，追究卡車司機誤殺 (wrongful death)責任。

時年24歲的阮明詩在2024年6月21日早上8點左右，騎車經過Kendall廣場的Hampshire 街和Portland 街交界處時，被一輛廂型卡車撞死。她父親，住在阿拉巴馬州的阮孝，提出誤殺訴訟。

阮家聘請的波士頓律師事務所 Sweeney Merrigan 律師 J. Tucker Merrigan 在一份聲明中表示，“阮明詩的不幸離世對她的家人、科學界乃至全世界來說都是無法估量的損失”，”她完全沒有責任。她遵守交通法規，待在自己的車道內，還戴著自行車頭盔。這輛重達 10 噸的箱型卡車卻不讓道，從這世界奪走了一位有聰明才智和寬廣胸懷的女孩，它的責任必須被追究”。他們要求陪審團判賠收入及精神損失及喪葬費用。

米斗塞郡地方檢察官辦公室發言人Meghan Kelly表示，還未能聯繫上肇事司機，調查仍在進行中。律師Matthieu Parenteau 則經由發言人表示，他們已透過資源確認了卡車司機及其公司的身份，但未公開該資訊。

這是劍橋市最近這數周來發生的第2起自行車騎手遇撞身亡事故，許多人因此感到憤怒，尤其騎自行車的人紛紛呼籲要採取按全措施。

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Over $3 Million in Grants to Help Local Communities Tackle Climate Change

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Over $3 Million in Grants to Help Local Communities Tackle Climate Change 

Thirty-three municipalities receive funding to enhance climate resilience planning while prioritizing equity  

BOSTON – The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced it’s awarding over $3 million through the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Planning 2.0 (MVP 2.0) grant program to assist local communities in preparing for climate change. A total of 23 municipalities and three regional groups, representing another 10 municipalities, will benefit from these funds. The goal is to provide financial support and resources so that communities can create actionable strategies to address climate challenges.   

Nearly every municipality in Massachusetts – about 99 percent, or 349 communities – are currently enrolled in this grant program after completing the original MVP Planning Grant process. Additionally, 32 cities and towns and one Tribe are already updating their resilience plans in a pilot project awarded in 2023.  

"These grants are crucial because they empower communities to include voices that have often been overlooked in discussions about climate resilience,” said Governor Maura Healey. “This funding will help ensure that everyone can contribute to and benefit from climate action, making our response to climate change more equitable and effective.”  

“As a former mayor, I have seen firsthand how important the MVP program is for local efforts to climate change,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “By collaborating, these cities and towns can share valuable insights and develop stronger strategies. This approach not only enhances their climate resilience but also fosters a sense of community and belonging for everyone involved.”  

MVP Planning 2.0 guides communities to prioritize the needs of those most affected by climate change, ensuring their voices are heard in the planning process. Cities and towns will also receive training on best practices in climate resilience and equity, allowing them to rethink their current plans based on what they learn from community input. Each of the selected communities will also get $50,000 in guaranteed funding to support projects that enhance their resilience against climate impacts.  

Communities will have access to a new online resource called Guides for Equitable and Actionable Resilience (GEAR). This tool provides important information on how local climate issues relate to everyday concerns like housing and health.  

The municipalities receiving grants will work with experts in climate resilience and will have an Equity Partner to help keep equity at the forefront of their plans. They will form a team of community liaisons who have strong ties to populations most affected by climate change.  

The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) has been collecting feedback from the 33 MVP 2.0 pilot communities to improve the program. This feedback has led to updates that enhance training on climate justice and bring more support for addressing community needs. Communities with older MVP plans had to apply for this round MVP Planning 2.0 to continue qualifying for future funding.  

“I am excited to award this round of MVP Planning 2.0, which will connect six seasoned Equity Partners with municipalities to ensure they receive focused support for effective, inclusive and community-driven resilience planning,” said EEA Secretary Rebecca Tepper. “MVP Planning 2.0 reinforces our commitment to environmental justice and drives meaningful impact through our grant initiatives.”  

“Climate change will bring extreme heat, severe storms, and increased flooding risk, and the Commonwealth and its communities need to be prepared,” said Senate Majority Leader Cindy Creem (D-Newton). “Brookline has been carefully planning to build resilience against those impacts, particularly for its most vulnerable residents. This MVP 2.0 grant will bolster the town's efforts to translate its plans into action.”  

“Lexington has continued to lead the way in climate planning, and thanks to the funds provided in the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness 2.0 grant program, Lexington will be able to develop concrete action steps to respond and address the climate crisis with an emphasis on equity,” said State Representative Michelle Ciccolo (D-15th Middlesex).  

The following communities will receive funding to complete MVP Planning 2.0 in 2025-2027: 

Applicant	MVP Program Region	Total Award
Boston	Greater Boston	$75,000.00
Brookline	Greater Boston	$100,000.00
Cambridge	Greater Boston	$100,000.00
Canton	Greater Boston	$100,000.00
Colrain & Charlemont	Berkshires & Hilltowns	$175,000.00
Conway & Ashfield	Berkshires & Hilltowns	$175,000.00
Devens Enterprise Commission	Central	$ 100,000.00
Duxbury	Southeast	$100,000.00
Holyoke	Greater Connecticut River Valley	$102,420.00
Lexington	Greater Boston	$100,000.00
Martha's Vineyard Commission (on behalf of Aquinnah, Chilmark, Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, Tisbury, & West Tisbury)	Southeast	$408,000.00
Melrose	Greater Boston	$100,000.00
Natick	Greater Boston	$100,000.00
New Bedford	Southeast	$105,000.00
Newburyport	Northeast	$100,000.00
Pelham	Greater Connecticut River Valley	$100,000.00
Princeton	Central	$100,000.00
Salem	Northeast	$105,000.00
Scituate	Greater Boston	$100,000.00
Sherborn	Greater Boston	$100,000.00
Spencer	Central	$100,000.00
Springfield	Greater Connecticut River Valley	$103,780.00
Swampscott	Northeast	$100,000.00
Swansea	Southeast	$100,000.00
Ware	Greater Connecticut River Valley	$100,000.00
Wrentham	Greater Boston	$ 100,000.00
Total (26)		Total: $3,049,200

  

MVP supports the implementation of the statewide ResilientMass Plan released in 2023, which provides a national model of integrating hazard mitigation priorities with forward-looking climate change data and solutions. The plan is implemented within state government by the ResilientMass Action Team (RMAT), an inter-agency team led by the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs and the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency and staffed by designated Climate Change Coordinators from each Executive Office. The ResilientMass Action Team provides guidance and decision-making for Plan implementation, further refines priority actions, and ensures actions are integrated into agency practice and policy.  

Governor Healey and Attorney General Campbell Issue Joint Guidance Affirming Commitment to Equal Access to Education in Massachusetts

Governor Healey and Attorney General Campbell Issue Joint Guidance Affirming Commitment to Equal Access to Education in Massachusetts

BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey and Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell released updated joint guidance to support higher education and K-12 institutions in Massachusetts in ensuring equal access and representation in education, following recent Executive Orders by President Trump and a U.S. Department of Education “Dear Colleague” letter dated February 14, 2025.

The guidance emphasizes that Massachusetts educational institutions should continue fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. The legal precedent allows steps to build student bodies diverse across geography, socioeconomic status, race, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

Governor Healey and AG Campbell affirm that federal executive orders or letters cannot change this precedent and stress the historical and systemic racism's impact on educational access.

“Attorney General Campbell and I are issuing this guidance to affirm Massachusetts' values,” said Governor Maura Healey. “Diversity is our strength, especially in education. We will support our schools, colleges, and universities to ensure all students are included.”

A copy of today’s guidance is available here.