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High pay, low results: Nearly 600 DTA staff on six-figure salaries as fraud runs rampantThe DTA remains embroiled in negative headlines surrounding food stamp fraud, including the recent arrest of Gov. Maura Healey’s jailed former aide on SNAP charges, as hundreds of staffers pull in six-figure salaries with overtime soaring.

The Boston Herald2d agoWhole story →

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Healey's 'Sometimes things happen' comment should cost her on election dayMaura Healey’s "sometimes things happen" response to the latest blemish on the State Police — an alleged rape at the Martha’s Vineyard barracks — should haunt her through Election Day.

The Boston Herald3d agoWhole story →

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Gov. Healey ‘proud’ of scandal-plagued state police, deflects blame for LaMar Cook in final debate against MinogueDemocratic Gov. Maura Healey and her Republican challenger Mike Minogue traded blows for the second time in a week during their final gubernatorial debate Thursday night on WCVB-TV.

The Boston Herald5d agoWhole story →

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Ex-Healey aide Lamar Cook state bail revoked following arrest on federal chargesLamar Cook, Gov. Maura Healey's former deputy director for Western Massachusetts, had his bail revoked in his state cocaine trafficking case following his arrest on SNAP benefits fraud charges.

The Boston Herald5d agoWhole story →

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Ex-Healey aid and alleged cocaine dealer charged with SNAP, wire fraudLamar Cook, Gov. Maura Healey’s former deputy director for Western Massachusetts accused of drug trafficking out of state buildings, has been charged with SNAP benefits fraud by federal investigators.

The Boston Herald6d agoWhole story →

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AI data centers come for federal land, roil the Nevada governor's raceRepublican Gov. Joe Lombardo is fighting Democratic challenger Aaron Ford, Nevada's attorney general in a battle over data centers.

The Boston Herald7d agoWhole story →

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Poll: Voters ready to update sex abuse lawsA new poll shows 84% of survey respondents strongly or somewhat support eliminating the statute of limitations for filing a civil complaint alleging child sexual abuse, a policy that's made progress in the Legislature and has a shot at reaching Gov. Maura Healey's desk this year.

The Boston Herald9d agoWhole story →

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Healey, Minogue and dueling crowds clash at first governor’s debateDemocratic Gov. Maura Healey and her Republican challenger Mike Minogue went after each other in a Thursday night debate on WBZ-TV, the first of the 2026 gubernatorial election, as two massive crowds in support of each candidate clashed outside the Brighton television studios.

The Boston Herald12d agoWhole story →

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Man convicted of murder, maintains innocence, calls case 'a sham' at clemency hearingBecause of changes to the executive clemency guidelines under Governor Maura Healey, James Rodwell, 70, was able to ask for a commutation without having to admit committing a crime he vehemently denies.

The Boston Herald13d agoWhole story →

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Lt. Gov. Driscoll defends Gov. Healey’s energy executive order, blame of TrumpLt. Gov. KIm Driscoll defended an executive order signed by Gov. Maura Healey on Monday for "emergency energy relief" by suspending a charge tied to state climate mandates for three months.

The Boston Herald14d agoWhole story →

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'Energy emergency' fires up Massachusetts governor's raceGov. Maura Healey declared a "state of energy emergency" Monday as she announced increased home heating assistance, while her rival immediately fired back at her "last-minute" announcement.

The Boston Herald15d agoWhole story →

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Healey says opponent is 'going to stand with Donald Trump,' speaks on gas tax suspension, ICE, abortionGov. Maura Healey spoke on the issues central to her reelection bid in an interview Sunday, including gas tax proposals, ICE and abortion protections, making the case to once again to tie her opponent Mike Minogue to President Trump.

The Boston Herald16d agoWhole story →

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Where's the Protect Act for Mass. crime victims?Gov. Maura Healey ought to consider issuing a Protect Act for Massachusetts citizens. It might help save lives. It might also help her get reelected.

The Boston Herald19d agoWhole story →

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Chances of Gov. Healey’s two-month gas tax suspension before end of 2026 look bleakThe chances of a two-month suspension of the state’s 24-cents per gallon gas tax, proposed by Gov. Maura Healey, happening before the end of the year look bleak, at best, prices continue to soar.

The Boston Herald20d agoWhole story →

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Maura Healey, Mike Minogue running from tough questionsHealey is running away from questions about her lax immigration policies, and Minogue is running from Donald Trump.

The Boston Herald21d agoWhole story →

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Gov. Healey's unanswered LaMar Cook cocaine questionGov. Maura Healey needs to answer a burning question when it comes to her former aide LaMar Cook: Did any UMass student suffer from his alleged cocaine trafficking?

The Boston Herald21d agoWhole story →

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Study: Healey’s executive order on Project Labor Agreements could cost state billionsA new study has found that an executive order by Gov. Maura Healey expanding the use of Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) could bring over $3.6 billion in extra infrastructure costs in Massachusetts.

The Boston Herald22d agoWhole story →

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UMass Dartmouth fatal stabbing suspect an illegal immigrant, Healey dodges questionsGov. Maura Healey avoided questions about her immigration policies Friday after it was discovered that the suspect in a fatal stabbing of a UMass Dartmouth football player is an illegal immigrant.

The Boston Herald25d agoWhole story →

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Gov. Healey files bill to suspend state gas tax, citing Trump, War in IranGov. Maura Healey is calling for a two-month suspension of the 24-cents per gallon state gas tax just days after her GOP challenger in the general election, Mike Minogue, made the same call.

The Boston Herald25d agoWhole story →

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Boston City Councilor Sharon Durkan, who doesn't drive, opposes Gov. Healey's gas tax freeze proposalBoston City Councilor Sharon Durkan, who has said she doesn’t own a car and gets around by Uber, criticized Gov. Maura Healey’s proposal to suspend the gas tax for two months as being “fiscally irresponsible.”

The Boston Herald26d agoWhole story →

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