Maura Healey

The top candidates for Massachusetts governor — Democratic incumbent Maura Healey and Republican Mike Minogue — faced off for their first debate Thursday night at Boston television station WBZ CBS Boston. But Western Massachusetts made more than one appearance. WAMC's Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief James Paleologopoulos broke down the debate on Northeast Notebook Live with WAMC's Sam Dingman and Annie Bennett.

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.

Democratic leaders in Massachusetts are reacting to former President Donald Trump’s Election Day victory and what it means for the commonwealth.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey plans to pardon people convicted of misdemeanor marijuana possession charges. It's a move being praised by officials across the state, including lawmakers in western Mass.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey was in Westfield this week, meeting with childcare providers who will benefit from new state reimbursement rates.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey is wading into Pittsfield electoral politics by making an endorsement in next month’s mayoral race.

Government financial assistance is still being sought

Gov. Healey visits Deerfield to hear firsthand accounts of the devastation

With multiple Western Massachusetts communities declaring states of emergency after recent heavy rain and flooding, a statewide effort is underway to address the situation.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey was in Western Massachusetts today to tour communities impacted by heavy rain and flooding.