One-third of Massachusetts public school grads in 2024 passed at least one AP exam, College Board announced Wednesday, making the state the top percentage in the country once again.
Maura Healey
Massachusetts gas companies say support of clean energy contributing to soaring utility rates
Massachusetts gas companies proposing to slash energy bills by 10% for the rest of the winter season say their support of “clean energy initiatives” has contributed to the soaring utility costs bearing down on Bay Staters.
Healey halts plans for hospital closures
Gov. Maura Healey is halting her plans to close a Cape Cod psychiatric hospital and a Canton children’s rehab hospital after hearing “directly” from community members about how important the facilities are.
Mass. Senate debate on taxpayer-funded shelters reveals spilt among Democrats
Senate lawmakers passed a $425 million spending bill Wednesday that shuttles money to cash-starved emergency shelters after an hours-long debate that showed cracks among Democrats over universal background checks and an independent review of state spending.
Massachusetts reports spending nearly $500M so far in FY25 on state-run shelters
Gov. Maura Healey’s administration has spent nearly $500 million on the state-run shelter system in fiscal year 2025, according to state data released more than a week after budget writers said they ran out of cash to pay for the emergency assistance program.
Gov. Maura Healey wants to ‘continue to serve.’ But in what capacity is still unclear
Gov. Maura Healey hinted Wednesday that she may run for some political office in the future but whether that’s the executive office at the State House is still unclear.
