Massachusetts Grants $1.94 Million to Cities and Regional Agencies to Chase Federal Dollars

By Tiffany Williams - BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration is pumping $1,939,250 into cities, towns and regional agencies in a bid to supercharge Massachusetts’ pursuit of federal infrastructure dollars. The grants, announced at the monthly Federal Funds Partnership meeting hosted by the Federal Funds and Infrastructure Office, flow through two pipelines: the Municipal and Tribal … Continue reading Massachusetts Grants $1.94 Million to Cities and Regional Agencies to Chase Federal Dollars

Governor Maura Healey Proposes $1.2 Billion for Roads, Bridges, and Local Aid

By Tiffany Williams - BOSTON — Governor Maura Healey delivered a major boost to municipal transportation and local aid during her remarks at the Massachusetts Municipal Association Connect 351 Annual Conference, unveiling a four-year, $1.2 billion Chapter 90 authorization and a new program aimed at speeding up municipal bridge repairs. The moves represent a direct … Continue reading Governor Maura Healey Proposes $1.2 Billion for Roads, Bridges, and Local Aid

Massachusetts Awards $3.6M to Expand Inclusive College Programs for Students With Disabilities

By Tiffany Williams - Boston, Massachusetts — Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey announced Thursday she has awarded $3.6 million to public colleges and universities across Massachusetts to support students with disabilities participating in Massachusetts Inclusive Postsecondary Education programs. The funding supports MAIPSE, which enables certain students with severe disabilities to participate in undergraduate academic courses, extracurricular … Continue reading Massachusetts Awards $3.6M to Expand Inclusive College Programs for Students With Disabilities