Politics

Massachusetts candidates allege elections turned on “human error”

By Chris Lisinski STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, JAN. 13, 2023…..Both Republican candidates who want Massachusetts lawmakers to reverse or nullify their…

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Governor Healey eyes “root causes” response to gun violence

Colin A. Young BOSTON – Answering a question about gun violence in Massachusetts cities on Thursday, Gov. Maura Healey said…

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Massachusetts Governor Healey order will require equity audit

By Colin A. Young JAN. 12, 2023…..Gov. Maura Healey has said that her administration will put an emphasis on equity…

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Massachusetts Governor Healey starts term in gas-powered Expedition

Colin A. Young Gov. Maura Healey promised in her inaugural address last week that she will electrify the state’s fleet…

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Pandemic spurs Massachusetts to reshape school accountability targets

By Sam Drysdale BOSTON – JAN. 10, 2023…..A state education department proposal to set new targets for school districts as…

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Governor Healey, Lieutenant Governor Driscoll, to visit UMass Dartmouth, discuss climate

BOSTON – On Tuesday, Governor Maura T. Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kimberley Driscoll will visit UMass Dartmouth to learn more…

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Baker signed 61 bills as he wrapped up legislative work from home

By Chris Lisinski Charlie Baker dove back into state business Thursday morning after his “lone walk,” working from home as…

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Massachusetts Governor Healey creates first Climate Chief, Office of Climate Innovation and Resilience

BOSTON – On the first full day of her administration, Governor Maura Healey signed an Executive Order establishing the position…

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Governor Healey arrives with a string of policy pledges

Colin A. Young Maura Healey took the oath of office as the 73rd governor of Massachusetts at 12:32 p.m. Thursday,…

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Healey and Driscoll to make history Thursday at sold out inauguration featuring local and internationally acclaimed talent

BOSTON – Maura Healey and Kim Driscoll will make history Thursday and 6-time Grammy Award-winning artist Brandi Carlile will be…

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