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Vial of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine

Baker announces next phase of vaccination efforts, changes to vaccination sites

Rin Velasco May 18, 2021
The state will offer walk-up options at mass vaccination sites and will close four sites by June.
In a press conference Tuesday, Gov. Charlie Baker announced Massachusetts communities will return to Phase Three, Step One of the state’s reopening plan starting Sunday. POOL CAMERA

Baker rolls reopening back to Phase Three, Step One

Allison Pirog December 9, 2020
Eleven Massachusetts hospitals are at 90-percent capacity or more, according to Baker. Hospitals are facing a shortage of critical staff, he added, because many are in quarantine.
Boston’s Newbury Street. On Monday, Massachusetts began Phase Two of reopening, which includes the reopening of retail stores and outdoor-seated restaurants. LAURYN ALLEN/ DFP FILE

Massachusetts rolls into Phase Two of reopening

Vanessa Kjeldsen June 8, 2020
On Monday, retail stores, child care, lodging, youth sports and outdoor-seated restaurants are reopening.
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker on Election Day after winning a re-election in November 2018. Baker’s administration announced Thursday that it will expand domestic violence and sexual assault resources in light of how social distancing could put victims at greater risk. CHLOE GRINBERG/ DFP FILE

Massachusetts ramps up resources for domestic abuse victims now trapped at home

Allison Pirog April 13, 2020
In a world of mandatory or, at least, strongly encouraged quarantine, many domestic violence victims now must remain in close proximity with their abusers at all times of day.
Gov. Charlie Baker’s administration has announced it will implement tracking systems for sexual assault evidence collection kits in Boston, which will allow sexual assault victims to track their kits through the evidence collection process. COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Massachusetts rolling out tracking systems for sexual assault evidence kits

Elyse Genrich February 2, 2020
Victims of sexual assault across the state will be able to track their evidence collection kits.
People board a train in Kenmore Station. Governor Charlie Baker filed a proposal Friday seeking $200 million in Chapter 90 funds to finance transportation projects in cities across Massachusetts. BRIAN SONG/ DFP FILE

Baker files for $200 million in funds to enhance state capital

Elyse Genrich January 29, 2020
Gov. Charlie Baker has filed to allocate $200 million in funding for highway and road improvements across the state. The proposal awaits approval by the Massachusetts legislature.
The Massachusetts State House in Boston. The U.S. Department of Justice awarded the state of Massachusetts a grant to fund support programs for survivors of commercial sexual exploitation. BRIAN SONG/ DFP FILE

State recives $1.5 million grant to strengthen support for survivors of sex exploitation

Gabriella Finocchio November 5, 2019
The grant will be used to bolster law enforcement efforts to investigate and prosecute perpetrators of sex exploitation while also funding recovery services and training for state employees to better help survivors.
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker celebrates re-election on Nov. 7 with his wife Lauren Baker and running mate Karyn Polito (far left). Baker consistently ranks as the most popular governor in the country. CHLOE GRINBERG/ DFP FILE

Governor Baker polled the most popular governor in the nation

Aro Choe October 24, 2019
Baker took the top position for the 11th quarter in a row. In contrast, Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo and Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont ranked near or at the bottom in terms of popularity.
Children raise signs calling for the end of fossil fuel use at the Massachusetts Climate Strike on Friday. The Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and the Department of Energy Resources announced on Tuesday a $14.9 million award to fund clean energy initiatives across the state. GABRIELA HUTCHINGS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Massachusetts awards $14.9 million to Mass. Communities for Clean Energy Projects

Emanne Khan September 23, 2019
The funds will be used to help towns reduce energy use and associated costs in public facilities.

Baker proposes $75 million for climate change preparedness

Julia Sullivan January 24, 2019
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito announced plans to invest in new climate adaptation programs in the face of a changing climate Friday. T
The Northeast Gas Association (NGA) adopted pipeline safety management systems (PSMS) and established them as frameworks for organizations that use unsafe liquids and gas pipelines. COURTESY OF U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY/ FLICKR

Massachusetts to implement new pipeline safety measures

Natalie Patrick November 28, 2018
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito announced in a press release Nov. 21 that the Commonwealth will implement a Pipeline Safety Management System including safety measures for the inspection and improvement of the state’s natural gas lines.
Gov. Baker celebrates his re-election with his wife Lauren Baker and running mate Karyn Polito (background) at the Hynes Convention Center Tuesday night. CHLOE GRINBERG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Baker wins governorship in landslide election

Daily Free Press Staff November 7, 2018
Incumbent republican Gov. Charlie Baker defeated Democratic opponent Jay Gonzalez in a landslide victory in Tuesday’s midterm election.
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