Massachusetts 'Very Much On The Back Side' Of Omicron Surge, Baker SaysMassachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker said Tuesday the state appears to be on “the back side” of its surge in cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant.
Family Of William Allen Thanks Gov. Baker For Commuting Murder ConvictionThe family William Allen, a Brockton man who had his first degree murder conviction commuted by Gov. Charlie Baker this week, expressed his gratitude on Thursday for the state's actions.
Gov. Baker Commutes First-Degree Murder Convictions For William Allen, Thomas KoonceCharlie Baker has announced he's commuted the first-degree murder convictions of Thomas Koonce and William Allen to second-degree murder, making each immediately eligible for parole.
Gov. Baker Pushes Back On Pressure To Allow Remote Learning, Increased Mask GuidanceWith Omicron cases remaining at a peak, Governor Baker and the Department of Education are facing pressure to ease the rules for in-person learning.
Baker Activates 500 Additional National Guard Members To Help Health Care SystemGov. Charlie Baker activated 500 additional members of the Massachusetts National Guard on Tuesday.
Marty Walsh, Maura Healey Have Deep Campaign Accounts For Potential Run For GovernorAt the start of an election year where Massachusetts voters will select a new governor, candidates for the top office — both announced and possible — have already stockpiled millions in campaign cash.
300 Massachusetts National Guard Members Start Training For Non-Clinical Healthcare JobsHundreds of Massachusetts National Guard members will begin training on Monday as they are being deployed to take some of the burden off health care workers.
Masks Recommended For All In Massachusetts; Baker Activates National Guard To Support HospitalsGov. Charlie Baker's administration on Tuesday announced several new steps to combat the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the state.
Gov. Baker Still Has 'No Interest' In Mask Mandate As DPH Issues Widespread RecommendationGov. Baker reiterated Tuesday that he has not changed his mind about a statewide mask mandate.
Gov. Baker Assures 'School Is Safe' As COVID Cases Are Expected To Rise Further In Massachusetts"We know that kids are at extremely low risk and we know that going to school is safe," the governor said.
Massachusetts Selects 2 Projects, Doubling Offshore Wind CommitmentThe governor's office said it will buy 1,200 megawatts of power from Vineyard Wind and 400 megawatts from Mayflower Wind.
5 Million People Are Now Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19 In MassachusettsRoughly 1.6 million Massachusetts residents have also received an additional COVID vaccine booster shot.
$4B COVID Relief Bill Signed Into Law By Gov. BakerThe bill makes investments in housing and homeownership, health care, workforce development, premium pay for essential workers, and infrastructure.
Baker: No Plans To Bring Back Statewide Mask Mandate In MassachusettsThere are no plans to bring back a statewide mask mandate in Massachusetts, Gov. Charlie Baker said.