Meredith Nierman
GBH News
Have your say! Does Gov. Maura Healey’s agenda match up with yours?
In this early 2023 series, GBH News teamed up with NEPM in Western Massachusetts and CAI on the Cape, coast and islands, to take a close look at Gov. Maura Healey’s inaugural political agenda. Do Healey’s priorities line up with the issues that are top of mind for people across Massachusetts? Over the next several months, three of the state's public media stations will collaborate on gathering listener reactions to Healey's agenda and report on the issues the public wants to see on the governor's radar.
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Healey administration extends pause on state forest logging contracts for 6 more months
Some activists have urged a complete stop of logging projects on state land. -
'I don't hear her talking about it': Opioid crisis stakeholders hope Healey keeps campaign promises
Healey promised she would continue to address opioid addiction and overdoses. -
Thousands of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities have lost access to day programs in Mass.
Low wages have led to a staffing shortage for crucial programs. -
At pivotal moment for East-West rail, are there lessons to learn from Downeaster?
There’s currently an Amtrak route with service once daily, each way, across Massachusetts. But faster, more frequent rail service has long been a dream for many residents in the western part of state. -
Unpaid caregivers urge Healey to get more support to families
As part of our series Have Your Say, we report on some of the statewide issues you contacted us about. -
A tree-cutting moratorium? Loggers, activists, wildlife biologists await Healey's state forest plan
Unlike other years, the state isn’t asking loggers for bids. -
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Speaker Mariano leaps back on tax relief bandwagon
The House will put forward its own tax-relief plan. -
‘Consider this the home base’: State commission on LGBTQ youth hosts rally ahead of Trans Day of Visibility
Gathering at State House, commissioners and advocates shared goals and demands for the safety of LGBTQ youth. -
5 things to know about Phillip Eng, the new general manager of the MBTA
The Boston area transit agency's new leader comes with decades of experience.
