MA Under State of Emergency For Most of Healey's Term
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey spent over half her tenure under emergency declarations, covering migrant support, high energy costs, and winter blizzards.
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MA Clean Heat Standard Will Sharply Increase Home Heating Bills
MassDEP delayed the Clean Heat Standard to 2028, pushing state Net Zero energy mandates past the 2026 election amid warnings of rising home heating costs for residents.
A Mass. Native Hasn't Been Elected Governor in Decades
For nearly three decades, Massachusetts voters haven't elected a native-born governor. Explore the history of the state's leadership and when that streak might end.
Healey's Judicial Picks Will Define MA Policy For Years
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has now nominated more than 100 judges, including new Probate and Juvenile Court appointments shaping the state’s judiciary.
Who Really Paid for Healey’s Super Bowl Trip?
Gov. Maura Healey attended the Super Bowl, but her campaign and the Democratic Governors Association paid the travel costs – not Massachusetts taxpayers.
Massachusetts Law Prohibits Discrimination Based on Hairstyles
The Massachusetts CROWN Act prohibits discrimination based on someone's hairstyle.
Governor Baker Says 'Thank You' to the SouthCoast
Outgoing Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker called in to WBSM's 'Phil Paleologos Show' Thursday morning to say 'thank you' to the SouthCoast.
Greater New Bedford Gets $2.3 Million in Seaport Grants
The Greater New Bedford area — including the towns of Dartmouth and Fairhaven — is set to receive more than $2.3 million in state Seaport Economic Council grants for projects relating to coastal access and the maritime industry.
Most Exciting in Massachusetts: South Coast Rail or Royal Visit?
The royal couple and President Joe Biden visit Massachusetts, and Charlie Baker rides an MBTA train to Freetown. It was a most exciting week.
Officials Cut Ribbon on New Freetown Station
On Monday morning, outgoing Governor Charlie Baker and other state and local officials officially cut the ribbon on the new Freetown commuter rail station.