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GOP Lt. Gov. candidate Shawn Oliver arraigned on operating under the influence charges
BOSTON — A battered Republican Lt. Gov. candidate Shawn Oliver was arraigned in New Bedford District Court on Monday morning on operating under the influence charges following a violent crash into several parked cars Saturday night.
Lt. Gov. Driscoll defends Gov. Healey's energy executive order, blame of Trump
Lt. Gov. KIm Driscoll defended the executive order signed by Gov. Maura Healey on Monday aimed a providing emergency energy relief for Massachusetts ratepayers by suspending a charge tied to state climate mandates for three months. Healey declared a state of emergency as she announced her executive order, which will remove the SMART program charge from residential electric bills for a three-month span while cutting the Alternative Portfolio Standard charge by 50% this winter.
Chances of Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey's 2-month gas tax suspension before end of 2026 look bleak
BOSTON - The chances of a two-month suspension of the state's 24-cents per gallon gas tax proposed by Gov. Maura Healey last week being taken up by state lawmakers this legislative session looks bleak, at best, as gas prices continue to soar and the general election sits just over a month away. Healey announced last week that she had filed legislation to suspend the state tax days after her Republican challenger for re-election, Mike Minogue, had called for a gas tax suspension of his own.
Chances of Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey's 2-month gas tax suspension before end of 2026 look bleak
BOSTON — The chances of a two-month suspension of the state’s 24-cents per gallon gas tax proposed by Gov. Maura Healey last week being taken up by state lawmakers this legislative session looks bleak, at best, as gas prices continue to soar and the general election sits just over a month away. Healey announced last week that she had filed legislation to suspend the state tax days after her Republican challenger for re-election, Mike Minogue, had called for a gas tax suspension of his own.
AG Campbell issues report on child clergy sex abuse across 3 Massachusetts dioceses
BOSTON — Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell has released a new report detailing nearly 1,000 cases of child sex abuse allegedly committed by 270 clergy across the Fall River, Worcester and Springfield dioceses, first publicly exposed in 2002, and the institutional failures that allowed the abuse to occur and continue. The report highlighted several institutional failures within the three Catholic dioceses as well as the Boston Archdiocese that allowed “widespread abuse” to occur.
AG Campbell issues report on child clergy sex abuse across 3 Massachusetts dioceses
BOSTON — Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell has released a new report detailing nearly 1,000 cases of child sex abuse allegedly committed by 270 clergy across the Fall River, Worcester and Springfield dioceses, first publicly exposed in 2002, and the institutional failures that allowed the abuse to occur and continue. The report highlighted several institutional failures within the three Catholic dioceses as well as the Boston Archdiocese that allowed “widespread abuse” to occur.
ICE Boston nets several arrests in New Bedford, Healey, city's mayor respond
At least a dozen illegal immigrants were reportedly rounded up by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in New Bedford this week as Gov. Maura Healey and city officials condemn the operation that's part of President Trump's ongoing nationwide crackdown on illegal immigration. Healey released a statement Tuesday morning slamming the federal immigration agency, demanding ICE disclose who they arrested and why. “ICE needs to provide information immediately. Who have they arrested and why?
ICE Boston nets several arrests in New Bedford, Healey, city's mayor respond
By Tim Dunn, Boston Herald At least a dozen illegal immigrants were reportedly rounded up by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in New Bedford this week as Gov. Maura Healey and city officials condemn the operation that's part of President Trump's ongoing nationwide crackdown on illegal immigration. Healey released a statement Tuesday morning slamming the federal immigration agency, demanding ICE disclose who they arrested and why.
Massachusetts gubernatorial candidate urges US attorney to investigate $2 billion Springfield courthouse deal
By Tim Dunn and Joe Dwinell - Boston Herald (TNS) BOSTON - "It's the worst financial deal in the history of Massachusetts." GOP gubernatorial candidate Mike Minogue is calling on U.S. Attorney Leah Foley to investigate "everything around" the $2 billion Springfield courthouse deal - especially the political connections held by the business partnership awarded the lucrative contract. Copyright 2026 Tribune Content Agency.
Massachusetts gubernatorial candidate urges US attorney to investigate $2 billion Springfield courthouse deal
BOSTON — “It’s the worst financial deal in the history of Massachusetts.” GOP gubernatorial candidate Mike Minogue is calling on U.S. Attorney Leah Foley to investigate “everything around” the $2 billion Springfield courthouse deal — especially the political connections held by the business partnership awarded the lucrative contract. “They think they are untouchable, but this is a bridge too far,” he said. Minogue told the Boston Herald on Monday evening that he’s going to call out Gov.
‘A piece of history’: Steel beam from World Trade Center stops in Boston
BOSTON — The weight of 9/11 pulled into the Seaport. A steel beam from the World Trade Center stopped in Boston Thursday morning, part of a tour to commemorate those lost in the tragedy almost 25 years ago. The beam will end its journey at the White House next week. The “Steel Across America” tour is organized by the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which brought the 21-foot, 16,900-pound piece of steel to the Massachusetts Fallen Heroes Memorial in Boston.
'A piece of history': Steel beam from World Trade Center stops in Boston
BOSTON — The weight of 9/11 pulled into the Seaport. A steel beam from the World Trade Center stopped in Boston Thursday morning, part of a tour to commemorate those lost in the tragedy almost 25 years ago. The beam will end its journey at the White House next week. The “Steel Across America” tour is organized by the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which brought the 21-foot, 16,900-pound piece of steel to the Massachusetts Fallen Heroes Memorial in Boston.
Healey hits campaign trail as general election matchup against GOP’s Minogue just two months away
BOSTON — Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll made their first campaign stops of the general election on Wednesday with just 62 days until the incumbent Democratic governor’s matchup with Republican challenger Mike Minogue. Healey and Driscoll first stopped at the Veterans Center of Fall River, touring the facility and speaking with supporters, before touring and speaking at local businesses in Plymouth.
Mass. Gov. Healey, Whip Katherine Clark call on Trump to reverse ‘devastating’ proposed overhaul of Head Start program
In reaction to a proposal for a major overhaul to the federal Head Start program by the Trump administration, Gov. Maura Healey and three members of the Massachusetts federal delegation are calling on the president to reverse the newly proposed standards they say will “dismantle” the program in the Bay State. The proposed changes to the program, according to the U.S. Dept.
Mass. issues guidance for schools regarding ICE interactions
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has issued guidance to schools and child care facilities on how to interact with Immigration and Customs Enforcement under the state’s recently signed Protect Act as the agency carries out President Donald Trump’s nationwide crackdown on illegal immigration. The guidance has been issued to all Massachusetts school districts, charter schools, educational collaboratives and licensed or state-funded early education and care programs.
A look at key races in the 2026 September primary
By Tim Dunn and Gayla Cawley - Boston Herald (TNS) Massachusetts voters prepare to decide on several key races in the September 1 primary election. From the Republican gubernatorial race and a clash for the U.S. Senate to electoral battles pitting youth against experience, here's what voters need to know. Copyright 2026 Tribune Content Agency.
A look at key races in the 2026 September primary
Massachusetts voters prepare to decide on several key races in the September 1 primary election. From the Republican gubernatorial race and a clash for the U.S. Senate to electoral battles pitting youth against experience, here's what voters need to know.
Fossil fuels continue to dominate New England's energy grid, despite green push, study says
BOSTON — A new study shows that despite the push across most of New England to transition to green energy, the region’s energy grid is still dependent on fossil fuel-based generation. The study, titled “New England’s Energy Transition: Colliding with Reality,” was authored by energy policy analyst Lisa Linowes and released by the Fiscal Alliance Foundation, and concluded that New England is essentially as dependent on fossil fuels today as it was in 2000.
Massachusetts AG Campbell defending $2 billion contract given to Rep. Ayanna Pressley’s husband and Convention Center chief
BOSTON — Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell’s office is defending a $2 billion state contract awarded to a firm co-owned by U.S. Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley’s husband and the head of the convention center, calling legal challengers sore losers.
Study: Massachusetts' SNAP payment error rate could cost taxpayers millions
BOSTON — Massachusetts residents are looking down the barrel of $300 million in federal penalties, equivalent to an additional $90 per taxpayer annually, if the payment error rate in the state’s SNAP program fails to improve significantly from current levels, according to a new study released by the Fiscal Alliance Foundation.
Massachusetts Senate unanimously passes amendment to protect journalists' sources
BOSTON - The Massachusetts Senate unanimously passed an amendment Thursday would prohibit government bodies from compelling journalists to reveal their sources as the Bay State remains one of nine in the U.S. without a press shield law. Amendment 17, added to the Senate's version of broader public records legislation passed by the House ( H.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey blasts indicted ex-aide’s Disney trip, $31,000 buyout
BOSTON — Gov. Maura Healey is slamming her disgraced ex-aide LaMar Cook and the defiant defense of his SNAP benefits — which partially funded his recent trip to Walt Disney World — and for saying he “earned” the $31,000 contract buyout mistakenly paid out by her office. “Lamar Cook should never have been hired. His actions continue to be outrageous and despicable. It’s why we’ve gone after him to make sure that any money he was paid out comes back to the state.
Markey, Moulton face off in western Massachusetts primary debate
Sen. Ed Markey and Congressman Seth Moulton faced off Wednesday in a western Massachusetts primary debate, hitting on everything from Markey's age to Moulton's stance on trans athletes to President Trump and issues focused on the region. The debate aired on WWLP-TV, featuring five local journalists who alternated in asking the two candidates questions. Both Moulton and Markey were given 30 seconds to respond to each question, as well as a 30-second rebuttal. Copyright 2026 Tribune Content Agency.
Markey, Moulton face off in western Massachusetts primary debate
Sen. Ed Markey and Congressman Seth Moulton faced off Wednesday in a western Massachusetts primary debate, hitting on everything from Markey’s age to Moulton’s stance on trans athletes to President Trump and issues focused on the region. The debate aired on WWLP-TV, featuring five local journalists who alternated in asking the two candidates questions. Both Moulton and Markey were given 30 seconds to respond to each question, as well as a 30-second rebuttal.
Massachusetts high court cites 'misleading summary' by AG in striking down ballot initiative to lower state income tax
BOSTON - The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court struck down an initiative petition to lower the state income tax from 5% to 4%, stating that a summary of the proposal authored by the Attorney General's office and used to collect required signatures was misleading and must be disqualified from appearing on the ballot.
Massachusetts high court cites 'misleading summary' by AG in striking down ballot initiative to lower state income tax
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court struck down an initiative petition to lower the state income tax from 5% to 4%, stating that a summary of the proposal authored by the Attorney General’s office and used to collect required signatures was misleading and must be disqualified from appearing on the ballot.
Gov. Healey backs controversial Maine US Senate candidate Graham Platner
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey said Tuesday she'll back controversial U.S. Senate candidate from Maine Graham Platner in a November general election matchup against Sen. Susan Collins even as the Democratic hopeful becomes entangled in controversy over his now infamous tattoo of a Nazi symbol and a recently revealed sexting scandal.
Congressional committee demands records, information on Boston's sanctuary city policies
The House Judiciary Committee, under the leadership of Chair and Republican Congressman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, has sent letters to Boston's law enforcement leaders demanding documents and information on the city's sanctuary policies as the Trump administration continues its nationwide crackdown on illegal immigration.
Minogue challenges Gov. Healey to debate, snubs primary opponent Brian Shortsleeve
BOSTON - Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Minogue, fresh off his dominant performance at the MassGOP Convention, is blowing past primary debate challenges to take direct aim at Democratic Gov. Maura Healey. "Maura Healey has spent three years driving up energy and housing costs, failing to support the audit, and making it harder to live and work in Massachusetts, and she can't ignore her disastrous record," Minogue said in a Friday news release.
Minogue challenges Gov. Healey to debate, snubs primary opponent Brian Shortsleeve
BOSTON — Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Minogue, fresh off his dominant performance at the MassGOP Convention, is blowing past primary debate challenges to take direct aim at Democratic Gov. Maura Healey. “Maura Healey has spent three years driving up energy and housing costs, failing to support the audit, and making it harder to live and work in Massachusetts, and she can’t ignore her disastrous record,” Minogue said in a Friday news release.
Massachusetts Gov. Healey takes a hit in approval rating according to new poll
BOSTON - Gov. Maura Healey has taken a hit in her approval rating, which dropped seven points in a new UNH Survey Center poll released on Thursday, with 51% of respondents either disapproving of her job performance as governor or left undecided as the 2026 election draws closer. The UNH poll found that Healey's net approval rating fell from plus 11 in February to plus 4 in the latest survey, with 49% of respondents approving of her performance as governor.
Massachusetts Gov. Healey takes a hit in approval rating according to new poll
BOSTON — Gov. Maura Healey has taken a hit in her approval rating, which dropped seven points in a new UNH Survey Center poll released on Thursday, with 51% of respondents either disapproving of her job performance as governor or left undecided as the 2026 election draws closer. The UNH poll found that Healey’s net approval rating fell from plus 11 in February to plus 4 in the latest survey, with 49% of respondents approving of her performance as governor.
Massachusetts Gov. Healey takes a hit in approval rating according to new poll
BOSTON — Gov. Maura Healey has taken a hit in her approval rating, which dropped seven points in a new UNH Survey Center poll released on Thursday, with 51% of respondents either disapproving of her job performance as governor or left undecided as the 2026 election draws closer. The UNH poll found that Healey’s net approval rating fell from plus 11 in February to plus 4 in the latest survey, with 49% of respondents approving of her performance as governor.
Gov. Maura Healey renews call for federal refunds for Massachusetts residents over Trump’s ‘illegal tariffs’
BOSTON — Gov. Maura Healey continues to push for $1,745 in refunds from the Trump administration for every Massachusetts household while urging businesses to apply for their own federal refunds through a new online portal over what she calls Trump’s “illegal tariffs.” It’s the latest in a series of attempts by Healey to pass the political burden of affordability issues in Massachusetts on to the White House.
Gov. Maura Healey renews call for federal refunds for Massachusetts residents over Trump’s ‘illegal tariffs’
BOSTON — Gov. Maura Healey continues to push for $1,745 in refunds from the Trump administration for every Massachusetts household while urging businesses to apply for their own federal refunds through a new online portal over what she calls Trump’s “illegal tariffs.” It’s the latest in a series of attempts by Healey to pass the political burden of affordability issues in Massachusetts on to the White House.
Gov. Maura Healey announces economic development bill as businesses, residents pour out of Massachusetts
BOSTON — Gov. Maura Healey has introduced a new economic development bill she says focuses on creating jobs, lowering costs, and attracting global investment, as both residents and businesses continue to flee the state due to soaring energy costs and other costly state taxes and policies.
Massachusetts the only state where Gov., Judiciary and Legislature are exempt from public records law
BOSTON - Massachusetts is the only state in the entire country where the Governor's Office, the Judiciary and state Legislature are all exempt from the public records law, as Gov. Maura Healey recently hid behind this exemption to withhold hundreds of entries to the newly-created ICE Misconduct Portal and legislative leaders refuse to comply with a voter-approved audit.
Massachusetts the only state where Gov., Judiciary and Legislature are exempt from public records law
BOSTON — Massachusetts is the only state in the entire country where the Governor’s Office, the Judiciary and state Legislature are all exempt from the public records law, as Gov. Maura Healey recently hid behind this exemption to withhold hundreds of entries to the newly-created ICE Misconduct Portal and legislative leaders refuse to comply with a voter-approved audit.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey hides behind public records law exemption, withholds majority of ICE portal entries
BOSTON - Gov. Maura Healey is hiding behind her exemption to the public records law to withhold hundreds of entries sent to the ICE Misconduct Portal she created last month with Attorney General Andrea Campbell, as the Bay State keeps up its reputation as the least transparent state in the country.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey hides behind public records law exemption, withholds majority of ICE portal entries
BOSTON — Gov. Maura Healey is hiding behind her exemption to the public records law to withhold hundreds of entries sent to the ICE Misconduct Portal she created last month with Attorney General Andrea Campbell, as the Bay State keeps up its reputation as the least transparent state in the country.
Republican U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton endorses Brian Shortsleeve in Massachusetts gubernatorial race
BOSTON - U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) has announced his endorsement of Republican Massachusetts gubernatorial candidate Brian Shortsleeve as the 2026 election, as well as the April MassGOP convention, draw closer. "Brian and I may have a friendly rivalry between the Army and the Marines, but there's no question about this: Brian Shortsleeve is a warrior for conservative values," said Cotton, a former Army officer.
Republican U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton endorses Brian Shortsleeve in Massachusetts gubernatorial race
BOSTON — U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) has announced his endorsement of Republican Massachusetts gubernatorial candidate Brian Shortsleeve as the 2026 election, as well as the April MassGOP convention, draw closer. “Brian and I may have a friendly rivalry between the Army and the Marines, but there’s no question about this: Brian Shortsleeve is a warrior for conservative values,” said Cotton, a former Army officer.
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