Maura Healey Seeks Project Labor Agreement For Sagamore Bridge Replacement
MassDOT seeks bids for the $1.6 billion Sagamore Bridge replacement, with construction set to begin in winter 2027 and a project labor agreement required.
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Top Beacon Hill Democrats Blast Question 3 All-Party Primary Plan
Massachusetts House Speaker Ron Mariano and Senate President Karen Spilka are opposing Question 3, which would replace party primaries with an all-party primary system.
Four MBTA Bus Cameras Caught 26,000 Violations During 30-Day Pilot
Automated cameras on four MBTA buses caught 26,000 bus lane and bus stop violations during a 30-day pilot program in February.
Affordability Takes Center Stage in Massachusetts Governor's Race
High housing, energy and tax costs are shaping the 2026 Massachusetts governor's race as Maura Healey and Mike Minogue offer different approaches to relief.
Maura Healey Endorses Starter Home Ballot Question
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey endorsed Question 7, the ballot question that would allow single-family homes to be built on smaller lots.
Maura Healey Calls For Gas Tax Suspension Days After Mike Minogue
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has called for suspending the state gas tax just days after her Republican opponent Mike Minogue also called for it.
Lindsay Clancy Trial Fuels Push For New Maternal Mental Health Laws
The Lindsay Clancy trial is adding momentum to a years-long rise in maternal mental health legislation, including new proposals in Massachusetts and other states.
Diana DiZoglio Audit Finds Long Wait Times, Delayed Unemployment Benefits In Massachusetts
A state audit found long call waits, delayed first payments and complaint-management problems at the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance.
Prediction Markets Give Maura Healey Big Edge Over Mike Minogue In Massachusetts Governor’s Race
Kalshi and Polymarket give Gov. Maura Healey a large edge over Republican Mike Minogue in the 2026 Massachusetts governor’s race.
Massachusetts Sheds 7,100 Jobs In August As Losses Mount
Massachusetts has lost over 10,000 jobs in the past two months, according to the latest jobs report from the state.
Some MassHealth Members Could Lose Coverage Under Trump Work Requirements, State Says
Massachusetts estimates about 175,000 people will lose MassHealth coverage because of new federal work and education requirements and six-month eligibility checks beginning in 2027.
Maura Healey Wants Increased Maternal Mental Health Spending Following Lindsay Clancy Trial
Gov. Maura Healey is proposing expanded postpartum mental health screening, home visits and provider support following the Lindsay Clancy trial and mistrial.
Group Launches 2028 Ballot Effort To Restrict Massachusetts Data Centers
A new Massachusetts ballot committee wants to require data centers to win two-thirds approval from host communities and meet other rules.
Elizabeth Dionne Blasts Deb Goldberg Over Shannon O’Brien Dispute
Republican treasurer candidate Elizabeth Dionne is tying the Shannon O’Brien controversy to Treasurer Deb Goldberg as the two trade attacks ahead of November.
Mike Minogue Gave $5,000 To Campaign Seeking To Repeal Massachusetts 2024 Gun Control Law
Republican gubernatorial nominee Mike Minogue donated $5,000 to the campaign backing Question 9, which would repeal Massachusetts’ 2024 gun law.
Maura Healey Calls For Federal AI Guardrails ‘Before It’s Too Late’
Gov. Maura Healey is calling for federal regulation of artificial intelligence as AI leaders warn about the risks of rapidly advancing models.
Maura Healey Won’t Say If She’ll Block Effort To Suspend New Third-Trimester Abortion Law
Gov. Maura Healey declined to say whether she will use her authority to prevent activists from suspending Massachusetts’ new abortion law while they pursue a 2028 repeal vote.
Several Police Unions Endorse Maura Healey's Reelection Bid
Several Massachusetts police unions endorsed Gov. Maura Healey's reelection bid, praising her support for law enforcement and officer mental health.