What is Maura Healey’s biggest weakness?
From enthusiasm to migrant shelters, three opinion writers weigh in on Maura Healey's vulnerabilities as the governor seeks a ...
The Boston Globe3d
Globe reporters analyze Governor Healey’s second State of the Commonwealth address
In her second State of the Commonwealth address, Governor Maura Healey outlined a number of her priorities for the coming year for Massachusetts. Among them, she proposed to eliminate tenant-paid ...
New Hampshire Public Radio7d
At long last a poet laureate will bring verse to people of Massachusetts
A first ever Massachusetts poet laureate will be selected sometime this year. Poetry "enriches the civic life of ...
Healey plans to seek reelection in 2026
Gov. Maura Healey intends to run for reelection in 2026, she said Friday.
TheDerrick.com12d
Protesters take over roadway in San Jose against recent ICE activity
Protesters have continued demonstrations throughout San Jose’s east side through the weekend, voicing opposition to recent ICE activity in the South Bay and greater Bay Area last ...
Boston Herald14d
Maura Healey wants to let Massachusetts cities, towns hike taxes on meals, hotel stays
Maura Healey filed legislation ... to help municipalities “facing long-term fiscal pressures” raise more money. In a filing letter sent Friday, Healey said giving locals the ability to raise ...
Sentinel & Enterprise14d
Editorial: Don’t put firefighters in middle of towns’ housing zone dispute
Gov. Maura Healey, with the passage of her $5 billion bond bill and support of the MBTA Communities Act, has demonstrated her commitment to creating more housing in this state.
The Sun Chronicle15d
Healey trying again for local option tax hikes
Gov. Maura Healey on Friday filed a refreshed version of her local option tax bill that got a cool reception in the Legislature last session, again proposing a mix of local-level revenue ...
Eagle-Tribune16d
Healey: Candy tax just 'an idea'
Gov. Maura Healey said her legislation to tax candy sales was just “an idea” as she talked about the Bay State’s revenue crunch Tuesday and jokingly apologized for the contemplated price ...
Janesville Gazette16d
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey’s 7.4% spending hike in FY26 ‘certainly gives us pause,’ Senate budget chief says
BOSTON — A top Senate Democrat expressed skepticism toward Gov. Maura Healey’s plan to boost state spending by 7.4% in fiscal year 2026 as Massachusetts faces constrained tax revenue growth ...
Janesville Gazette17d
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey’s top housing deputy meets with senators as shelter cash is set to run out
BOSTON — Gov. Maura Healey’s top housing deputy met privately with Democratic senators on Wednesday to discuss funding for the emergency shelter system, which is projected to run out of cash ...
The Daily News of Newburyport17d
Healey seeks more pothole money for cities, towns
BOSTON — Gov. Maura Healey is pledging more money to help cities and towns across Massachusetts fix potholed roads and decaying bridges with a plan that calls for tapping into revenue from the ...