The differences between Massachusetts and its neighbor to the north grew well beyond their divergent takes on sales and income tax after Gov. Kelly Ayotte signed a ban on “sanctuary cities” into law.
Maura Healey
Mass. Democrats blast GOP’s Mike Kennealy for ‘lack of leadership’ on state shelters
Massachusetts Democrats slammed Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Kennealy for what they argued was his failure to reform the state’s right-to-shelter law or put in place security checks during his tenure as housing and economic development secretary under former Gov. Charlie Baker.
Mike Kennealy, Republican running for governor, says he warned Healey of shelter demand
Mike Kennealy, a Republican running for governor, said he personally warned Gov. Maura Healey about rising demand for state-run shelter services during a November 2022 meeting.
Northeastern governors plan June meeting to talk Trump tariffs with Canadian premiers
A group of Canadian premiers and six northeastern governors plan to convene in Boston June 16 to discuss the impacts of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on the United States and its neighbor to the north, according to Gov. Maura Healey’s office.
Diana DiZoglio accuses Maura Healey admin of approving ‘unlawful’ no-bid contracts in shelter system
Gov. Maura Healey’s administration approved “improper and unlawful” no-bid contracts for food and transportation services as part of the state-run emergency shelter system housing migrants and local families, according to a report by the auditor.
Former MBTA chief administrator Brian Shortsleeve launches Republican run for governor
Brian Shortsleeve, a venture capitalist and former MBTA chief administrator, formally launched his campaign for governor Monday, making the 52-year-old the second Republican to officially jump into the race for the state’s executive office ahead of the 2026 elections.
