Policy & Government Affairs

Executive Order No. 605: Working Group for Housing Secretariat

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has issued Executive Order No. 605, establishing a working group to explore the creation of a new Housing Secretariat. This order aims to streamline housing policy and initiatives within the state government.

Executive Order 606: Governor's Council on Black Empowerment

Governor Maura Healey has established the Governor's Council on Black Empowerment through Executive Order 606. This council will advise the Governor on policies and initiatives to advance equity and opportunity for Black residents in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts Executive Order 607 Rescinding Executive Order 595

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has issued Executive Order 607, rescinding Executive Order 595. This action removes a previous executive order from the state's legal framework.

Executive Order 608: Governor's Council on Latino Empowerment

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has established the Governor's Council on Latino Empowerment through Executive Order 608. This order aims to foster greater inclusion and address the needs of the Latino community within the state.

California Executive Order for Fire Cleanup and Rebuilding

Governor Newsom issued an executive order to expedite the cleanup and rebuilding process following the TCU Lightning Complex fires in Tuolumne County, California. The order aims to cut red tape for debris and household hazardous materials removal while maintaining public health and environmental protections.

Executive Order for LA Fire Survivors' Recovery and Rebuilding

Governor Newsom issued an executive order to provide greater flexibility for LA fire survivors' recovery and rebuilding efforts. The order streamlines processes for replacing septic systems with municipal sewers, allows homeowners to retain insurance benefits when installing solar and battery storage, and prioritizes survivors at risk of homelessness for affordable housing.

Governor Newsom Extends Wildfire Safety Provision

Governor Newsom of California has extended a key provision of an emergency proclamation, allowing wildfire safety projects to qualify for a fast-track forest management program through May 1, 2026. This extension aims to expedite fuels reduction and fire prevention projects, with over 200 projects already approved statewide.

Executive Order N-38-25: LA Fire Survivors and Business Support

Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-38-25 to extend price gouging protections for Los Angeles fire survivors and suspend certain lease and concession contract limitations for businesses impacted by the Palisades Fire. The order aims to expedite rebuilding and support local economic recovery.

California Executive Order for Imperial County Recovery

Governor Newsom signed an Executive Order to provide financial support to Imperial County for recovery efforts following the August 2025 Monsoon Storms. The order authorizes Cal OES to provide assistance under the California Disaster Assistance Act for validated disaster-related damages and costs.

Executive Order Establishing FAFSA Completion Campaign

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has issued Executive Order 25-08 establishing the Washington Completes FAFSA Campaign. The campaign, led by the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC), aims to increase the number of high school students completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to improve access to financial aid for postsecondary education and training.