The United Way of North Central MA SmartShare Child Care Pilot One of Four Initiatives Celebrated by
The United Way of North Central Massachusetts’ SmartShare Child Care Pilot was one of four initiatives celebrated by the Healey-Driscoll Administration at Heywood Hospital in Gardner, Tuesday, August 25. Heywood Healthcare, and technology partner Upwards are working with the United Way of North Central Massachusetts to offer an innovative child care pilot that will provide parents with quality child care, the employer with a more productive workforce, and providers with the capacity to increase quality
Governor Healey Awards $6 Million to Drive Business Expansion, Create 1,000 Jobs Across Massachusett
Business Builds Grants will support six capital projects in manufacturing, robotics, life sciences, autonomous systems and other key industries BOSTON - Governor Healey today announced $6 million in Business Builds Capital Grants to support six major business expansion projects across Massachusetts. The projects will leverage more than $300 million in private investment, create an expected 1,000 new jobs, and will help companies expand facilities, modernize equipment, and advance industry-leading
Governor Healey Announces Nearly $2 Million to Expand Employer-Supported Child Care
Pilot program will help employers expand child care options, support working families and strengthen Massachusetts' workforce Boston — The Healey-Driscoll Administration today awarded nearly $2 million through the Employer Child Care Innovation Fund (ECCIF) pilot to support partnerships between employers, child care providers and community organizations that will expand access to affordable, reliable child care across Massachusetts. The grants will help working families find the care they need while
PFML Contribution Rate Update
Please be advised: New legislation shifts employer contributions from medical leave to family leave, effective January 1, 2027. This change in contribution structure will mitigate the impact of recent IRS guidance on the tax treatment of Massachusetts PFML benefits. How Upcoming PFML Contribution Rate Changes Impact Tax Guidance Previously, the Department of Family and Medical Leave (DFML) distributed information about IRS Revenue Ruling 2025-4, which clarified that medical leave benefits attributable
Haitian & Syrian TPS/SAVE updated to July 24
Two updates relevant to TPS holders in Massachusetts First, work authorization for Haiti and Syrian TPS holders remains in place and will continue until the Supreme Court sends a certified copy of its judgment to the lower court and the federal administration issues implementation guidance. The E-Verify system now lists July 24, 2026 as a placeholder date for termination of employment authorization before the Supreme Court decision. Please continue to monitor that website, as we expect the date will
Baker-Polito Administration to Lift COVID Restrictions May 29, State to Meet Vaccination Goal by Beginning of June
Baker-Polito Administration to Lift COVID Restrictions May 29, State to Meet Vaccination Goal by Beginning of JuneCommonwealth Will Adopt CDC Face Covering Guidance BOSTON – Today, the Baker-Polito Administration announced that the Commonwealth is on track to meet the goal of vaccinating 4.1 million residents by the first week of June and all remaining COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted effective May 29. The Commonwealth’s face covering order will also be rescinded on May 29. The Department of Public
Baker-Polito Administration’s First in the Nation COVID-19 Pooled Testing Initiative Finds 0.7% Positivity Rate in Schools Throughout Commonwealth
Baker-Polito Administration’s First in the Nation COVID-19 Pooled Testing Initiative Finds 0.7% Positivity Rate in Schools Throughout CommonwealthCommonwealth extends investment in COVID-19 surveillance through the school year and invests in early educator testing BOSTON – The Baker-Polito Administration today announced that data collected from its statewide, first-in-the-nation pooled testing initiative in schools across the Commonwealth found low positivity rates – far less than 1 percent – among
Baker-Polito Administration Announces Transition to Phase IV of Reopening Plan
Baker-Polito Administration Announces Transition to Phase IV of Reopening PlanMassachusetts will advance to Step 1 of Phase IV on March 22; Replaces Travel Order with Travel Advisory BOSTON — Today, the Baker-Polito Administration announced that Massachusetts will advance to Step 1 of Phase IV of the Commonwealth’s reopening plan on Monday, March 22. The Administration continues to take steps to reopen the Commonwealth's economy with public health metrics continuing to trend in a positive direction.
