Administration
Transportation Secretary Gina Fiandaca steps down from Healey Administration
Politics No reason was provided as to why Fiandaca is stepping down from her role only eight months into the position. Gina Fiandaca will step down as transportation secretary after only eight months in the role. Photo by Pat Greenhouse/Globe Staff Transportation Secretary Gina Fiandaca will prematurely step down from her role as Gov. Maura […]
Healey administration sued after announcing cap on emergency shelters
Local News Lawyers for Civil Rights say the changes will leave “destitute women and children out on the street.” Mass. Gov. Maura Healey announced earlier in October that the state’s emergency shelter system would soon reach capacity. Suzanne Kreiter/Boston Globe Two weeks ago, Gov. Maura Healey announced that Massachusetts’ emergency shelter system would soon reach […]
Healey administration changes state Child Care Financial Assistance program policies to increase accessibility
Politics The changes largely work to increase efficiency within state agencies and remove barriers that prevent families from accessing child care financial assistance programs. Harvey (right) leans in to get a closer look at a card with an emotion written on it as his teacher talks him through what that emotion means at the Nurtury […]
Biden administration will again allow Americans to order free COVID-19 tests
COVID The Department of Health and Human Services says orders can be placed at COVIDTests.gov starting Sept. 25. COVID-19 antigen home tests. AP Photo/Patrick Sison, File By WILL WEISSERT, Associated Press September 20, 2023 | 5:44 PM WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration announced Wednesday that it is providing $600 million in funding to produce […]