GOP Gov Candidates Rip Healey’s State Of The Commonwealth Speech As Empty
Republican gubernatorial candidates Mike Minogue, Mike Kennealy, and Brian Shortsleeve criticized Gov. Maura Healey’s State of the Commonwealth address, arguing her proposals fail to address rising energy, housing, and cost-of-living pressures facing Massachusetts residents.
Governor Maura Healey walks on a red carpet heading into the Massachusetts House of Representatives chamber for her State of the Commonwealth address on Thursday, January 22, 2026. Photo by Ella Adams / State House News Service