Governor Maura Healey

In an already “blue” state like Massachusetts, last night’s results translated to decisive wins for statewide candidates – though as WAMC reports, that didn’t mean a total wipeout in some local races.

Governor Maura Healey spent one of her last days on the campaign trail in western Massachusetts this week, as the Democrat tries to head off a challenge from Republican candidate Mike Minogue.

New federal funding, agreements and trainsets mean plans to better connect Albany with Boston are closer than ever to coming into station – though they’re still a long way’s off.

This November, Massachusetts residents will have a choice between incumbent Democratic Governor Maura Healey and her well-funded Republican opponent: Mike Minogue – a former medical device company CEO and longtime party donor.

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has signed a new executive order that she says will give residents a voice in the future development of data centers.

With primary day in the books, the general election ballot in Massachusetts has taken shape.Among the statewide contests - Democratic Governor Maura Healey will face Republican Mike Minogue, while Democratic U.S. Senator Ed Markey will face a familiar Republican candidate in John Deaton. Both races also have independent challengers, as well.WAMC spoke with Western New England University political science professor Tim Vercellotti about the races ahead.

Come November, voters in Massachusetts will have to choose from incumbent Democratic Governor Maura Healey and Republican Mike Minogue in this year's gubernatorial contest.

This November, voters in Massachusetts will pick between Democratic Governor Maura Healey and her Republican challenger. The latter still has to be decided, but according to one of the candidates - there aren't going to be any primary debates.

Western Massachusetts legislators are reacting to Gov. Maura Healey's call to spend an additional $100 million on public education in the commonwealth this fiscal year.

Last month, the Supreme Court backed state-level bans on trans athletes participating in women’s sports. As WAMC reports, the issue is a flashpoint in this year’s Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary.