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Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey made an appearance on “Late Night With Seth Meyers,” on Wednesday, discussing what’s next for Democrats, her love for Dunkin’ and President Donald Trump’s stance on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. During her 12-minute sting on the show, Healey also talked about her days as a college and professional basketball player and…
In the face of rising utility costs and stubborn inflationary pressures, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey is calling on the Department of Public Utilities to take immediate action to bring energy prices down. Bay State families are struggling to handle an “unexpected rate hike” that has sent their natural gas bills through the roof, and according…
An inspection of hotels and motels serving as state-run shelters for migrants and locals that Gov. Maura Healey ordered this month did not turn up any major issues or criminal activity, her office said in a statement to the Herald Friday. Healey ordered the review of state-run emergency assistance shelters after a Dominican man who…
The Massachusetts House of Representatives’ budget chief told the Healey administration Wednesday that the branch needs more information before it can act on Gov. Maura Healey’s family shelter funding and reform plans. House Ways and Means Chairman Aaron Michlewitz asked for answers to more than two pages of questions by Monday, Jan. 27. The questions…
Gov. Maura Healey slipped a series of tax increases into her fiscal year 2026 budget like applying the sales tax to candy, slapping the tobacco tax on synthetic nicotine products, and imposing an excise tax on complimentary hotel rooms. The proposals drew quick scrutiny from conservatives and business organizations who argued the climate for companies…
Republicans thought Gov. Maura Healey’s annual address “presented a rosy picture” that “fell short of reality;” while top Democrats in the Massachusetts Legislature said they were glad she highlighted past successes, but didn’t jump on board with every one of her outlined future priorities. “Tonight, the governor presented a rosy picture of our commonwealth, declaring…
