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How would Massachusetts even enforce minimum age restrictions on social media?
High-profile bills to regulate youth social media use don't go into detail about how tech companies would verify how old someone is. So we asked the governor and experts to explain. -
Healey proposes limiting youth social media use to two hours a day
The governor says she also supports a House bill that would ban kids under 14 from using social media. -
Healey emphasizes efforts to drive down state’s energy costs
The governor’s comments come after signing a recent executive order calling on state agencies to increase power. -
Healey worries Trump trying to ‘weaponize’ federal government ahead of 2026 election
The governor dismissed the idea of voter fraud in Massachusetts, a day after federal prosecutors launched a new team to investigate it. -
Healey’s demanding tariff refunds for residents. She doesn't expect Trump will send them.
Healey says Massachusetts residents are owed billions of dollars that they paid in tariff-driven extra costs after a Supreme Court ruling threw out the tariffs last month. -
Rent control: The governor says no. Boston’s mayor says yes. It could be up to voters.
Supporters say it protects tenants. Critics warn it could backfire. With state leaders split, we break down why rent control is so controversial and what voters should know on GBH's All Things Considered. -
No new taxes, but Healey says federal cuts and rising costs forced tough choices
The Governor's $63B state budget plan includes changes to MassHealth benefits. -
5 takeaways from Gov. Maura Healey's 2026 State of the Commonwealth
Healey used her speech to draw a contrast with the Trump Administration and outline new affordability moves. -
Gov. Maura Healey delivers the State of the Commonwealth
Massachusetts’ governor will speak from the State House Thursday evening. -
Healey plans to cut winter electric, natural gas bills
Governor announces $180 million energy savings plan ahead of annual State of the Commonwealth address.