Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Massachusetts
350.org Response to Trump's Comments on Reviving Keystone XL
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 20 [Category: Energy] -- 350.org, an organization that works to end the age of fossil fuels and build a community-led renewable energy, posted the following news release:
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350.org Response to Trump's Comments on Reviving Keystone XL
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In a social media post this week, US President Trump suggested that the Keystone XL pipeline project could be "awoken from the grave," without providing further details or clarifying whether the remark was connected to an ongoin
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ACLU, Americans United-Backed Quincy Residents Win Injunction Blocking Religious Statues
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 21 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts posted the following news release on Aug. 20, 2026:
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ACLU, Americans United-Backed Quincy Residents Win Injunction Blocking Religious Statues
Unanimous ruling affirms the trial court's determination that installation of 10-foot-tall statues of St. Michael and St. Florian likely violates state constitution's religious neutrality provision
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In a landmark ruling, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
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Advent announces majority investment in NZCR Group in partnership with existing shareholders
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 20 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Advent International, a private equity investor, issued the following news release:
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Advent announces majority investment in NZCR Group in partnership with existing shareholders
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Auckland, New Zealand, and Sydney, Australia, 20 August 2026 - Advent, a leading global private equity investor, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority shareholding in New Zealand Clinical Research Grou
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AI-Powered Enterprise Asset Management Platforms Elevate Asset Intelligence and Enterprise Performance
DEDHAM, Massachusetts, Aug. 19 [Category: BizConsulting] -- The ARC Advisory Group posted the following news release:
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AI-Powered Enterprise Asset Management Platforms Elevate Asset Intelligence and Enterprise Performance
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ARC Advisory Group research shows that modern Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) systems are evolving into strategic platforms for digital transformation. By combining traditional maintenance management with advanced technologies such as AI, IoT, and analytics, they e
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Albany State Honors Student Nia Blunt Selected for Prestigious MIT Summer Research Program
ALBANY, Georgia, Aug. 20 -- Albany State University posted the following news:
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Albany State Honors Student Nia Blunt Selected for Prestigious MIT Summer Research Program
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Media Contact: Dr. Rachel Lawrence, media@asurams.edu
ALBANY, Ga., August 20, 2026 -Albany State University (ASU) senior Nia Blunt, a Forensic Science major and Velma Fudge Grant Honors Program scholar, was selected for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Summer Research Program (MSRP), one of the nation
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Allison Anderson Recognized as a Rising Star by Law360
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Allison Anderson Recognized as a Rising Star by Law360
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Partner Allison Anderson has been named a 2026 Rising Star by Law360, an annual recognition that highlights individuals under 40 whose accomplishments and leadership distinguish them among the legal profession's top emerging talent. Anderson was recognized in the Employment category.
The profile highlighted some of Ander
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes, Bipartisan Coalition Secure $700 Million Google Settlement Over App Store Monopoly
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 20 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Mayes, Bipartisan Coalition Secure $700 Million Google Settlement Over App Store Monopoly
A federal court this week approved a $700 million settlement in a multistate antitrust lawsuit against Google. The lawsuit challenged Google's control over Android app distribution and in-app payments. The approval of the settlement ends a five-year case and gives relief to consumers
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Assumption University Named to Princeton Review's Best 392 Colleges for 2027
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Aug. 20 -- Assumption University posted the following news:
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Assumption University Named to Princeton Review's Best 392 Colleges for 2027
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The Princeton Review has announced that Assumption University has been named to its book of the best 392 colleges in the United States for 2027, along with being named one of the Best in the Northeast.
The Princeton Review compiles its list of the best colleges based on surveys of college students and administrators. As in
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Boston Foundation Distributes $376,000 in Grants From Meeting the Moment: Supporting Our Immigrant Neighbors to Organizations Helping Immigrants Impacted by TPS Revocations
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 21 -- The Boston Foundation issued the following news release on Aug. 20, 2026:
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The Boston Foundation distributes $376,000 in grants from Meeting the Moment: Supporting Our Immigrant Neighbors to organizations helping immigrants impacted by TPS revocations
The Boston Foundation today announced the distribution of $376,000 in new grants to nine organizations from its Meeting the Moment: Supporting Our Immigrant Neighbors initiative, targeting organizations sup
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Building Power Together: Lessons in Leadership and Collective Action from Global Health Changemakers
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 20 -- Harvard University Global Health Institute posted the following news:
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Building Power Together: Lessons in Leadership and Collective Action from Global Health Changemakers
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How do leaders recognize, build, and share power to create lasting change? This question guided a recent Harvard Global Health Institute (HGHI) Learn, Engage, Advance, Disrupt (LEAD) Fellowship alumni workshop, where 16 women leaders from across regions and sectors came together
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Connecticut College: Students Create Marketable AI Solutions for Real-world Problems
NEW LONDON, Connecticut, Aug. 21 -- Connecticut College issued the following news:
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Students create marketable AI solutions for real-world problems
Liam Boukris '28, Cole Craffey '29 and Mikey Magyar '28, three Connecticut College students in the Entrepreneurship, Social Innovation, Value and Change Pathway, spent eight weeks this summer exploring the possibilities and problems of artificial intelligence (AI) through the Interdisciplinary Summer Bridges Program at Colby College in Waterv
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DAIRY LEADERS OF TOMORROW PROGRAM IMPACTS 40,000+ STUDENTS, FREE COURSES AND CURRICULUM AVAILABLE
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 20 -- The Center for Dairy Excellence issued the following news release:
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DAIRY LEADERS OF TOMORROW PROGRAM IMPACTS 40,000+ STUDENTS, FREE COURSES AND CURRICULUM AVAILABLE
The Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow Program is Free for High School Teachers and Students
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To prepare high school students to pursue careers in the dairy industry, the Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow (DLT) program offers online courses and classroom curriculum, on-farm experience opportunities, an
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EBC Solid Waste Management Committee Announces New Ascending Professional Representative
BROOKLINE, Massachusetts, Aug. 21 -- The Environmental Business Council of New England issued the following news:
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EBC Solid Waste Management Committee Announces New Ascending Professional Representative
The EBC Solid Waste Management Committee is excited to announce that Abby Barnicle, Associate with EBC Member Beveridge & Diamond PC has joined the Leadership Team as an Ascending Professional Representative. In this role, Abby will provide the Committee with insight into EBC's Ascending
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Federal Register: Labor Dept. Employment & Training Administration Issues Final Rule on Wagner-Peyser Act Employment Service Staffing
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is removing the requirement that States use State merit staff to provide Wagner-Peyser Employment Service (ES) services. This final rule allows States to use the staffing model that provides the required services with the most efficient and cost-effective model for their State.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Massachusetts Employers Have New Notice Obligations for ICE I-9 Inspections - 5 Steps to Take Now
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 21 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight on Aug. 20, 2026:
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Massachusetts Employers Have New Notice Obligations for ICE I-9 Inspections: 5 Steps to Take Now
Massachusetts employers must now notify employees within 48 hours after receiving an ICE Notice of Inspection concerning I-9 forms or other employment records. Governor Healey signed the PROTECT Act on August 5, and it took effect immediately. We'll tell you what you need to know about th
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Former Immigration Services Officer Charged With Defrauding Union
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release:
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Former Immigration Services Officer Charged With Defrauding Union
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BOSTON - A former Immigration Services Officer was charged and has agreed to plead guilty to stealing more than $60,000 from a labor union over the course of five years.
Carol A. Aguja, 55, of Reading, Mass., was charged with wire fraud. A plea hearing has not yet been scheduled by the
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Foundation for Government Accountability VP Ingram Testifies Before Senate Budget Committee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The Senate Budget Committee released the following testimony by Jonathan Ingram, vice president of policy and research at the Foundation for Government Accountability, from an Aug. 4, 2026, hearing entitled "Medicaid: The Reality":
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Chairman Johnson, Ranking Member Merkley, and members of the Committee, thank you for hosting this important hearing. I am Jonathan Ingram, the Vice President of Policy and Research at the Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA).
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Freedom From Religion Foundation: Mass. High Court Upholds Injunction Preventing Religious Statues Installation
MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 21 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release on Aug. 20, 2026:
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Mass. high court upholds injunction preventing religious statues installation
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court today in a landmark ruling upheld a preliminary injunction blocking the installation of two 10-foot-tall religious statues outside the Quincy public safety building entrance.
The court unanimously upheld the trial court's determination that a group of
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Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut and Other New England States To Host Regional Nuclear Summit
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 20 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut and Other New England States To Host Regional Nuclear Summit
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Planned for September 30, the Summit Advances Governor Lamont's Commitment To Examine Next Generation Nuclear Technologies and Strengthen Regional Collaboration
(HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the State of Connecticut is joining its neighbor New England states
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $6.6 Million to Grow Massachusetts Robotics Industry
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 20 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $6.6 Million to Grow Massachusetts Robotics Industry
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WESTBOROUGH -The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced $6.6 million in grants to strengthen Massachusetts' growing robotics industry and help companies turn cutting-edge ideas into products made here in Massachusetts.
The funding, awarded through the Massachusetts Technology Collab
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Healey-Driscoll Administration to Host New England Governors Nuclear Energy Summit
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 19 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Healey-Driscoll Administration to Host New England Governors Nuclear Energy Summit
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BOSTON -Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey today joined fellow New England governors to announce that Massachusetts will host a regional summit to explore the role advanced nuclear and fusion energy can play in New England's energy future, including its potential to increase energy supply and lower
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Helping Women Stay Active at Every Stage of Life
STORRS, Connecticut, Aug. 20 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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Helping Women Stay Active at Every Stage of Life
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Ann Franczyk has never been someone who was content to sit on the sidelines.
A longtime runner, cyclist, swimmer and triathlete, she has spent much of her life in motion. Now in her 70s, that hasn't changed. She still wants to ride her bike, challenge herself and remain active for years to come.
So when a right total knee replacement in May 2023
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How to get the public invested in climate change solutions
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 20 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management issued the following news release:
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How to get the public invested in climate change solutions
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., August 19, 2026 -Scientific research into climate change has analyzed ways to mitigate its effect and some research has also shown it will have large costs to the global economy. But, in spite of this, there has been a lack of research focusing on building public unders
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ITC Opens Transformer Trade Secrets Investigation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has instituted an investigation into imported transformers and components following a complaint by Ayr Energy Inc. of Mountain View, California.
The complaint, filed July 16, 2026, alleges Section 337 violations involving misappropriation of trade secrets, false advertising, unfair competition, trademark infringement, false designation of origin and common law trademark infringement. Ayr Energy seeks a limited exclusion order and
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Mass. Public Health Dept.: State Health Officials Announce Season's First Human Case of West Nile Virus in Massachusetts
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 21 -- The Massachusetts Department of Public Health issued the following news release on Aug. 20, 2026:
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State health officials announce season's first human case of West Nile virus in Massachusetts
WNV risk levels elevated to moderate in 70 additional communities
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The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced the first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in Massachusetts this year in a man in his 90s who was exposed in Middlesex Count
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Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources Funds Geothermal Heat Pump and Energy Efficiency Projects in Public Universities and Facilities
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 20 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news on Aug. 19, 2026:
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Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources Funds Geothermal Heat Pump and Energy Efficiency Projects in Public Universities and Facilities
By Jasmine Xie, NASEO
In July 2026, Massachusetts announced nine awardees for $23 million in funding through the Department of Energy Resource's Leading by Example (LBE) Decarbonization Implementation Grant Program (DIG).
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Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Recognizes Morgan Lewis Partner Jonathan Albano
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Recognizes Morgan Lewis Partner Jonathan Albano
BOSTON: Morgan Lewis partner Jonathan Albano has been named to Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly's Hall of Fame, a distinction awarded to Massachusetts lawyers in recognition of a lifetime of achievement, leadership, and service to the legal profession. Inductees are selected based on their ca
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Michael Scott Discusses Florida Expansion and AI-Driven Billing in Law360 Q&A
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Nutter, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Michael Scott Discusses Florida Expansion and AI-Driven Billing in Law360 Q&A
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In a Law360 Q&A, "Nutter Leader Eyes Fla. Growth, AI-Driven Billing Shift," Michael Scott, Nutter's co-managing partner, discussed the firm's continued growth following its expansion in New York City, California, and Hawaii, as well as its adoption of artificial intelligence. Michael noted that
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MIT engineers design a better controller for operating construction diggers
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 20 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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MIT engineers design a better controller for operating construction diggers
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Anyone who's ever wrestled with a claw machine at an arcade can appreciate the difficulty in pulling and pushing on joysticks, in just the right way, to get a mechanical arm to scoop up that one special toy. Coordinating the joysticks and connecting their movement to the claw's motion is a type of "mental
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MIT Senior Dada Combines Mechanical Engineering with Game Design to Build Community
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 19 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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The game's the thing
MIT senior Kayode Dada has a passion for designing games, and a penchant for building community.
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"I think that a game can be made about anything," says Kayode Dada, a rising senior majoring in mechanical engineering. "But to make a good game," he adds, "it takes a lot of time and effort and thinking about it."
Dada has been thinking about games seriously s
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Moulton Conducts Unannounced Visit to Burlington ICE Facility, Shares Observations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Moulton Conducts Unannounced Visit to Burlington ICE Facility, Shares Observations
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Burlington, MA -Today, following an unannounced visit to the ICE field office in Burlington, Massachusetts, Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) issued the following statement regarding his observations made during his oversight visit:
"Today I conducted an unannounced visit to the Burlington ICE facility. This w
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National cohort of founders brings community-driven health solutions to scale
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 19 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release:
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National cohort of founders brings community-driven health solutions to scale
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DALLAS, Aug. 19, 2026 -The American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere, today announced the 2026 national cohort for its EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator, supported by the Wells Fargo Foundation and MATTER, a Chicago -based health
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New grants support dissertation research, expand opportunities for Ph.D. students
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Aug. 20 -- Clark University posted the following news:
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New grants support dissertation research, expand opportunities for Ph.D. students
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With topics ranging from amphibian fungi and waterfront climate adaptation to ethnic-racial identity and Jewish news networks in the first half of the 20th century, seven Clark doctoral students have been named the first recipients of the Clark University Dissertation Improvement Grant program (CUDIG).
The grants support d
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Patriot Forge II prepares Air National Guard engineers for contested operations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news:
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Patriot Forge II prepares Air National Guard engineers for contested operations
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FORT DEVENS, Mass. (AFNS) - Across the wooded training areas of Fort Devens, Air National Guard civil engineers spent the week doing more than building, repairing and maintaining infrastructure.
They moved through dense terrain carrying weapons and combat equipment. They navigated without relying on the Global Positioning System. They o
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Regis College Awarded Grant to Provide Nursing Services in Lawrence and Brockton Schools
WESTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 21 -- Regis College issued the following news:
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Regis Awarded Grant to Provide Nursing Services in Lawrence and Brockton Schools
Regis College has received a $10,000 grant from the Catholic Health Foundation (CHF) of Greater Boston to support the CARE Initiative, which places university nursing faculty and students in two Catholic schools to provide comprehensive school health services. The program meets urgent health needs in the schools and offers Regis stud
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Ropes & Gray Advised Genstar Capital on Acquisition of Oncourse Home Solutions
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 21 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Ropes & Gray Advised Genstar Capital on Acquisition of Oncourse Home Solutions
Ropes & Gray represented Genstar Capital in its agreement to acquire Oncourse Home Solutions, a provider of home infrastructure warranties, from Apax Partners. The transaction was announced on Aug. 19. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Founded in 1992, Oncourse protects the critical home infrastructure that homeowners
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Ropes & Gray Represented TSG Consumer in Acquisition of Majority Stake in Saltair
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 21 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Ropes & Gray Represented TSG Consumer in Acquisition of Majority Stake in Saltair
Ropes & Gray represented TSG Consumer in its definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Saltair, a Los Angeles-based body care brand.
The transaction was announced on July 30.
Founded in 1986, TSG Consumer is a leading consumer-focused private equity firm with approximately $14 billion in assets under manag
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Teach Plus Names Dr. David Fossett Executive Director of Teach Plus Nevada
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 20 [Category: Education] -- Teach Plus, an organization that empowers teachers to take leadership over key policy and practice issues that affect their students' success, posted the following news release:
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Teach Plus Names Dr. David Fossett Executive Director of Teach Plus Nevada
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Las Vegas, NV, August 20, 2026-Teach Plus today announced that Dr. David Fossett has been named Executive Director of Teach Plus Nevada. Dr. Fossett will lead the organization's s
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Title VI and School Discipline: The Dear Colleague Letter and New Investigations
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Title VI and School Discipline: The Dear Colleague Letter and New Investigations
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Key Takeaways:
* On August 18, 2026, the Department of Education issued a Dear Colleague Letter outlining its arguments against disparate-impact liability under Title VI and directing schools to stop considering race in connection with student discipline in order to comply with federal anti-dis
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UMass Amherst Architecture Students Win Honors in International Design Competition
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Aug. 20 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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UMass Amherst Architecture Students Win Honors in International Design Competition
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Paul Dominic (Poldo) Drilon, an undergraduate student in the Department of Architecture in the College of Humanities and Fine Arts, has been awarded second place in the 2026 Concrete Masonry Student Competition for "River Futures Museum," an interactive educational and recreational center that explores the pro
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URI student spends summer assisting youth with type 1 diabetes
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Aug. 20 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news:
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URI student spends summer assisting youth with type 1 diabetes
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KINGSTON, R.I. - Aug. 20, 2026 - Maya Golemo vividly remembers how she felt prior to being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes on the last day of her sophomore year at the University of Rhode Island and her reaction to learning that she had the health condition.
"I rapidly lost weight during the months leading up to my diagnosis," sai
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Variety: Hollywood's Push for Federal Film Tax Credit Could Help Boost Production in All States
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 [Category: Entertainment Industry] -- The Motion Picture Association posted the following news:
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Variety: Hollywood's Push for Federal Film Tax Credit Could Help Boost Production in All States
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In the David Mamet satire "State and Main," a film crew creates havoc when it descends on a small town in Vermont. In real life, Hollywood almost never comes to Vermont, one of 11 states without a production tax incentive. In fact, "State and Main" was filmed in Massachusetts
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VHB Advances Traffic Control Guidance for City of Charlotte
WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, Aug. 20 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news:
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VHB Advances Traffic Control Guidance for City of Charlotte
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VHB partnered with the Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT) to update the City's Work Area Traffic Control Handbook (WATCH), advancing Charlotte's temporary traffic control practices and guide
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Washington and Lee Welcomes New Fixed-Term Faculty, Fellows and Assistant Coaches
LEXINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 21 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news:
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W&L Welcomes New Fixed-Term Faculty, Fellows and Assistant Coaches
Twenty-eight new faculty and staff members are joining the university this year.
By Brian Laubscher
Washington and Lee University has welcomed 28 fixed-term faculty members, fellows and coaches to new positions across the College, the Williams School and the Law School this fall.
These new additions are:
* Emma Aldrich '22, Visit
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