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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. -
New state health insurance rules aim to reduce delays in patient care
Gov. Maura Healey is also forming a working group to seek ways to make health care more affordable. -
Healey on ballot questions: ‘yes’ for public records, ‘no’ on rent control
The governor says she's already seeing housing investors pull out of Massachusetts. -
State’s plan for post-MCAS graduation requirements features both tests and projects
The graduation council is due to produce a final report next year. -
Healey’s message to SNAP recipients: Go buy the food you need
The governor also urged Congress to extend a set of expiring health insurance subsidies so families don’t face skyrocketing premiums. -
Mass. waits for SNAP funding after feds agree to partial payment
Gov. Maura Healey says the state will be ready to pay out benefits but anti-hunger organizations say questions remain. -
Healey calls for review of energy costs in hopes of avoiding major spikes this winter
The governor is asking state utility regulators to find charges that can be removed or reduced on electric and gas bills.
