On Dec. 24, Gov. Maura Healey joined with Gov. Kathy Hochul, Gov. Ned Lamont, and Gov. Dan McKee in sending a letter to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to demand an immediate lifting of the stop work orders for five offshore wind projects, including Massachusetts’ Vineyard Wind. The Governors make clear that the Trump Administration’s actions will raise energy bills and kill … [Read more...] about Governors to Secretary Burgum: Lift the offshore wind stop work orders
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Treasurer Goldberg encourages families to give the gift of education this holiday season
During this season of giving, State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg is encouraging family members, friends, and gift-givers across Massachusetts to consider a meaningful, future-focused gift for children: a contribution to a child’s 529 savings account. “If you need a last-minute gift for a child in your life, contributing to their future education is a great option,” Goldberg … [Read more...] about Treasurer Goldberg encourages families to give the gift of education this holiday season
Healey announces major tax relief for health care workers
On Dec. 22, Gov. Maura Healey announced that thousands of Personal Care Attendants will no longer be subject to state or federal income taxes, which is projected to save them $5,000 or more per year. PCAs are health care professionals who help people with disabilities keep their independence by aiding with activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing. The exemptions … [Read more...] about Healey announces major tax relief for health care workers
AG Campbell files lawsuit challenging federal attack on gender-affirming care
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell joined a coalition of 19 other states in suing the Trump Administration to ensure that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) cannot unlawfully threaten providers with a declaration that baselessly attempts to limit access to gender-affirming care for young people. The declaration, published by Secretary … [Read more...] about AG Campbell files lawsuit challenging federal attack on gender-affirming care
AG Campbell wins lawsuit to protect critical Homeland Security funding from politically motivated cuts
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, as part of a coalition of 12 attorneys general and the governor of Pennsylvania, won her lawsuit to stop the Trump Administration from unlawfully reallocating federal homeland security funding away from states based on their compliance with the Administration’s political agenda. "This victory ensures that the Trump … [Read more...] about AG Campbell wins lawsuit to protect critical Homeland Security funding from politically motivated cuts