Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey’s top housing deputy meets with senators as shelter cash is set to run out
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 at the end of the month without a budget infusion the governor has called on lawmakers to approve.
Healey’s 7.4% spending hike in FY26 ‘certainly gives us pause,’ Senate budget chief says
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 and increased
‘Raging moderate’: Is Mass. Gov. Maura Healey tacking toward the center ahead of the 2026 gubernatorial race?
Tax cuts. Cutting red tape. Deregulation. Making life easier for businesses. Cracking down on free benefits for newly arrived migrants. A pledge to work with the Trump administration. Those are key issues that Massachusetts conservatives have long championed.
Healey answers Schumer’s call
JUST VOTE NO — Democratic governors, including Gov. Maura Healey, gathered last night for a call with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
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Gov. Maura Healey Nominates Four Attorneys for Massachusetts Probate and Family Court Bench
Governor Maura Healey nominated four attorneys for Massachusetts' Probate and Family Court, pending confirmation by the Governor’s Council. These nominees are expected to impact family legal issues statewide.
Healey says she ordered shelter background checks last year. Her office refused to share records detailing it.
Governor Maura Healey’s office rejected a Globe request for documents tied to the order, claiming they are confidential communications between officials and legal counsel.
Healey says Massachusetts "not a sanctuary state," but law prevents police from enforcing ICE detainers
Federal authorities are threatening to investigate state officials who don't comply with immigration enforcement policies.
Gov. Healey eyes tax increases for Massachusetts in her fiscal year 2026 budget proposal
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 produces, imposing an
Gov. Healey on recent Massachusetts immigration arrests: 'I support the apprehension of criminals'
Federal immigration agents were seen Wednesday taking a man into custody in Chelsea, Massachusetts, as well as making other arrests in East Boston.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey says she won't get in way of federal immigration officials
Gov. Maura Healey said there is no reason to be concerned about it because Massachusetts is not a so-called "sanctuary state."
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Governor Maura Healey Bans NDAs in Employment Cases to Enhance Transparency in Massachusetts Executive Branch
Governor Healey bans NDAs in employment cases within the executive branch, mandating transparency in settlements.
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Editorial: All hands on deck as Healey takes pulse of state’s military bases
Gov. Maura Healey received an update Monday on the state of this state’s military presence. A timely update, given all that’s happening in Washington. Members of the Massachusetts Military Asset