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Lawmakers open to Healey's bill allowing local tax hikes
The governor is putting her liquor-license reform proposal on hold. -
5 takeaways from Gov. Maura Healey's first State of the Commonwealth speech
Improving transportation, expanding access to child care and making housing more affordable remain priorities for the Massachusetts governor. -
Healey pushes for further investments in early education and child care
Gov. Maura Healey announced a proposal to expand a universal preschool program to all 26 "Gateway Cities" in Massachusetts by 2026. -
Healey stands by tax cuts after trimming state budget
Healey says the $1 billion in tax breaks were "imperative," despite a projected revenue shortfall. -
Healey cuts $375M in spending as tax collections lag
The state’s budget chief says cuts are unrelated to soaring shelter costs. -
Little resistance as Healey’s nominee glides toward SJC confirmation
Elizabeth "Bessie" Dewar would serve on the state’s highest court — and, despite questions about her young age and lack of experience on the bench, the council that can confirm her had nothing but high praises Wednesday. -
Healey outlines plan to pay mounting family shelter costs
Administration officials say they can keep the shelter system running without making other budget cuts by tapping surplus funds. -
Healey signs overdue $3.1B closeout budget
House Democrats were able to get a quorum of members together to push through a compromise on a long-overdue package they failed to wrap up before the Legislature shifted into a seven-week holiday stretch of informal sessions. -
New state strategy will help coastal towns tackle climate change's "tough questions"
Gov. Maura Healey plans to hire a new chief coastal resilience officer to lead the effort. -
Healey hopes for a spending bill deal ‘this week’
The governor said public employees are counting on the raises held up in the nearly $3-billion bill.
