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Governor Visits North Adams to Survey Flood Damage

Macksey estimates that the city is looking at nearly $2 million in damages and between 15 to 20 streets have been impacted.

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Governor Pledges to 'Lengthen Massachusetts' Lead' in Life Sciences

MassTalent will serve as a one-stop front door for companies to access multiple talent pipelines in high-growth industries like the life sciences, clean energy and advanced manufacturing.

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Governor Appoints MBTA General Manager

Eng is an engineer with nearly 40 years of experience in transportation, including as President of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (MTA) Long Island Rail Road and Interim President of New York City Transit.

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Governor Launches Emergency Management Training and Education Center

Led by the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), this comprehensive training program will provide advanced education and expanded resources to New England's emergency management professionals, who face evolving challenges due to the increasing complexity and frequency of crisis events.

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Governor Names Energy Resources Commissioner

Mahony starts on Feb. 27.

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Governor Announces New Positions to Promote Energy Priorities

The positions, a first within EEA, will promote regional cooperation and advocate for advancing the Commonwealth's clean energy transition with federal, state, and other stakeholders.

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Governor Extend Deadline for Portrait Essay Contest for Students

Governor Healey and Lieutenant Governor Driscoll are asking Massachusetts students to research and suggest a former Governor who inspires them and should be featured in their offices.

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Governor Signs Proclamation Recognizing Black History Month

Governor Maura T. Healey signed her first proclamation as Governor, recognizing February as Black History Month in Massachusetts and urging all residents to join her in honoring the history and contributions of Massachusetts' Black community.

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Governor Appoints Secretary of Health and Human Services

In her nearly 13 years as CEO of BMC Health System, Walsh managed the system through multiple COVID-19 surges and recoveries by expanding telehealth capabilities, bolstering regional resource management, establishing a COVID Recuperation Unit, and coordinating with state and local government.

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Governor Appoints Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development

Jones is currently the Executive Vice President of the Massachusetts Business Roundtable, and previously held roles with the City of Boston under Mayor Marty Walsh and in the Labor and Workforce Development Office under Governor Deval Patrick.

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Healey, Driscoll Announce Economic, Technology Services, Security Heads

Hao will be the first woman and person of color to lead the state's chief economic development agency.

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Charlie Baker Wraps Up Leadership of a 'Very Special Place'

He and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito did not seek re-election and will be replaced by Gov.-elect Maura Healey and Lt. Gov.-elect Kim Driscoll, who are being inaugurated on Thursday.

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Healey and Driscoll to Appoint Transportation Secretary, Undersecretary

Fiandaca is currently the Assistant City Manager of Austin, Texas and was previously the Commissioner of the Boston Transportation Department. Tibbits-Nutt is the Executive Director of the 128 Business Council.

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Healey and Driscoll Name Chief Legal Counsel

Scott Reed is currently a Partner at Prince Lobel Tye LLP. She will be the first Black woman appointed to the position in Massachusetts history.

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Healey and Driscoll to Conduct Search for Next MBTA General Manager

According to a press release, K&A is the premier transit search firm in the field and has placed hundreds of executives in transit agencies across the country, including through other state contracts in Massachusetts.

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Healey and Driscoll Appoint Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary

Tepper is currently the Chief of the Energy and Environment Bureau in the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office.

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Healey and Driscoll Names Massachusetts' First Climate Chief

Hoffer is currently the Principal Deputy General Counsel at the Environmental Protection Agency and was previously the Chief of the Energy and Environment Bureau at the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office.

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Healey and Driscoll Announce 5 Regional Inaugural Events

In the days leading up to the inauguration celebration, the Healey-Driscoll Inaugural Committee will host five regional events, including on the Cape and in the Central, Merrimack Valley, Southeastern, and Western regions of the state.

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Healey and Driscoll Announce Administration and Finance Secretary, Top Staff

Matthew Gorzkowicz will be appointed as Secretary of the Executive Office for Administration and Finance. Kate Cook will be Chief of Staff and Gabrielle Viator will serve as Senior Advisor.

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Healey-Driscoll Transition Announces Full Policy Committees

Each committee is composed of a diverse group of community members, advocates, subject matter experts, and business and nonprofit leaders.

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Healey Wants to Address Housing, Transit, Mental Health

On the last leg of her Berkshire County tour, gubernatorial candidate Maura Healey attended Third Thursday and reflected on her visit.

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Healey Pledges Berkshires Investment During Gubernatorial Campaign Swing

Healey, who now has a clear field as the Democratic nominee, received a warm welcome from local supporters who cheered and applauded at several points during her speech.