Peter Durant, a Republican state senator and Healey critic, says he’s weighing gubernatorial run
A veteran lawmaker, state Senator Peter Durant Durant twice flipped what had been Democratic districts to win a seat in the House and later the Senate.
Healey’s hospital plan to shutter hospitals in Canton, Cape faces growing pushback
Pappas was a "life-changer" former patient Ann McDonald said. Patients and staff were "blindsided" by the decision to close ...
Pritzker’s tense call with Schumer
FIRST IN PLAYBOOK: Gov. JB Pritzker and a handful of fellow Democratic governors conferred with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer last night, urging him to get his caucus in line to push back at ...
Sen. Peter Durant, Spencer Republican, considering running for governor in 2026
Sen. Peter Durant, a Spencer Republican, said he is considering running for governor in 2026, adding to the field of conservatives who believe Gov. Maura Healey is a vulnerable candidate should she ...
Two more troublesome items in Governor Healey’s budget plan
Capping charitable tax deductions would be "a turn in the wrong direction," writes one reader. Another bemoans proposed cuts ...
Healey answers Schumer’s call
JUST VOTE NO — Democratic governors, including Gov. Maura Healey, gathered last night for a call with Senate Minority Leader ...
Healey’s 7.4% spending hike in FY26 ‘certainly gives us pause,’ Senate budget chief says
A top Senate Democrat expressed skepticism toward Gov. Maura Healey’s plan to boost state spending by 7.4% in fiscal year 2026 as Massachusetts faces constrained tax revenue growth and increased ...
Democratic governors push Schumer to unite his caucus against Trump
A group of Democratic governors met with Sen. Chuck Schumer Wednesday night, urging him to get his caucus in line to push back against President Donald Trump’s actions and appointments, according to a ...