Hello fellow Democrat,
Massachusetts is in great hands — and it shows. Under the leadership of Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, our state continues to raise the bar.
We’re proud to share a snapshot of what the Healey-Driscoll Administration has accomplished this month. Take a look at the latest highlights — April was full of wins!
On April 2, Governor Maura Healey filed a supplemental budget for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) to address time-sensitive spending needs for state services such as food access, public safety, housing and child care, create opportunities for Massachusetts businesses, and boost local economies through the celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence.
On April 2, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced the formal appointment of two new commissions established under the HERO Act—the Veterans Alternative Therapy Working Group (VAT) and the Veterans Quality of Life Commission (VQL)—to explore innovative treatments and develop solutions that enhance the well-being of veterans across Massachusetts.
On April 3, the Healey-Driscoll Administration testified in support of Governor Maura Healey’s Fiscal Year 2024 Fair Share Surplus Supplemental Budget, which proposes historic investments in education and transportation. The $1.3 billion proposal would support the MBTA, regional transit, pre-k access, early literacy, special education and career technical programs across the state.
On April 8, the Healey-Driscoll Administration released new data highlighting the success of the expanded Registered Apprenticeship Tax Credit, which Governor Healey expanded eligibility for as part of the administration’s historic 2023 tax cuts.
On April 8, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that 67 projects across Massachusetts are eligible to receive approximately $1.24 billion in low-interest-rate loans to fund construction to improve water quality, upgrade or replace aging drinking water and wastewater infrastructure and cut treatment plant energy use and costs.
On April 9, the Healey-Driscoll Administration and MassHousing announced the first financing commitment under the Momentum Fund, a first-in-the-nation state revolving fund to support mixed-income housing production. This initial public equity financing will advance the development of the Residences at East Milton in Milton, creating a total of 92 new mixed-income rental homes, including 23 new affordable rental homes.
On April 10, Governor Maura Healey testified in support of her proposed Chapter 90 bill, which would significantly increase roads and bridges funding for municipalities across the state.
On April 10, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that the Massachusetts Community Climate Bank (MCCB), in partnership with Rewiring America, Abode Energy Management and a coalition of state government and energy efficiency program partners, is launching the first-ever Massachusetts Energy Savings Finder. This new digital tool will make it easier for Massachusetts homeowners and renters to get incentives and tax credits to lower energy bills, boost energy efficiency, and upgrade to new home appliances.
