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Mass Life Sciences to receive $30 million in capital grant funding in Massachusetts

The Baker-Polito Administration and the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) announced $30.95 million in capital grant funding to support the state’s global leadership in the life sciences sector. In total, 11 projects across Massachusetts are receiving funding through the MLSC’s Competitive Capital Program to support advances in human health, accelerate […]

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Massachusetts Greening the Gateway Cities Program Plants 200,000th Tree in Quincy

This week the Baker-Polito Administration joined City of Quincy officials to celebrate the 20,000th tree planted under the Commonwealth’s Greening the Gateway Cities Program and to highlight the importance of trees within local communities. The administration also announced $140,270 in 2019 Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Grants to fourteen municipalities. […]

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Massachusetts Celebrates National Library Week

As libraries across the United States celebrate National Library Week (April 7-13) and honor the great work of librarians everywhere, the illustrious traditions of Massachusetts as a center of learning, education and free exchange of ideas comes to the fore. With over 370 public libraries and 1,400 academic and specialized […]

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Keiko Mutsado Orrall is named Executive Director of Mass Office Travel & Tourism

Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy announced that Keiko Matsudo Orrall is the new executive director of the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism. As MOTT’s new executive director, Orrall will build on the Baker-Polito Administration’s first term accomplishments, which include expanding MOTT’s international presence and increasing visitation from 27.5 million […]

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MASSACHUSETTS FUNDS AGRICULTURAL BUY LOCAL GROUPS IN MASSACHUSETTS

The Baker-Polito Administration announced $500,000 in grants to the Commonwealth’s regional Buy Local agricultural organizations for projects that will enhance efforts in western, central, northeastern and southeastern Massachusetts. These organizations work to generate consumer awareness and demand for locally grown food products while improving logistical access to these important food […]

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