Press Releases

BOSTON – The Baker-Polito Administration today announced new actions to support the ongoing COVID-19 response, including extending the closure of all public and private schools through the end of the school year, and the closure...

The Massachusetts Health Connector is the state’s health insurance exchange or marketplace, which provides access to affordable, quality health insurance for residents and small businesses of Massachusetts. In response to the unprecedented impacts of...

The Baker-Polito Administration today announced the expansion of SafeLink, the Commonwealth’s statewide, 24/7, toll-free and confidential domestic violence hotline to now include resources and support for survivors of sexual assault. Previously, SafeLink served as...

Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act: $2.2 Trillion Stimulus This memo summarizes the components most relevant to Massachusetts of the federal “Phase 3” coronavirus relief signed into law on March 27, 2020....

BOSTON, MA – This week, Senator Patrick O’Connor (R-Weymouth) was named Legislator of the Year by the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council (MDDC) at the 42nd Annual Legislative Reception hosted by The Arc of Massachusetts...

Senator O’Connor, of Weymouth, is a lead sponsor of the legislation BOSTON – Yesterday, Senator O’Connor and the families of Dana Schneider and Nicky Chan joined Lt. Governor Karyn Polito, Health and Human Services...