Burrell worked on Warrens first campaign for U.S. Senate in 2012 and later worked as regional director and special assistant in the senators office. You can unsubscribe at any time and can contact us here. Delegation members took different tacks after Zelenskyys speech. Maura is running for Governor to build an economy in which everyone can thrive. 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In a follow-up piece, the Boston Globe editorial board seemed to endorse Lellings take, stating: somehow state and local laws and/or the officials who enforce them are not adequate to ferret out misconduct by those entrusted to do the publics business.. GBH News brings you the stories, local voices, and big ideas that shape our world. Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced a run for governor on Thursday, a decision that comes weeks after popular Republican Gov. Mary Beckman, a Beacon Hill veteran who recently served as the chief of the Health Care and Fair Competition Bureau in Healey's attorney general office, will run the Healey faces competition in the Democratic primary from Sen. Sonia Chang-Diaz, who like Healey lives in Boston. and Maria Cantwell (Wash.) are urging federal agencies to investigate whether Facebook misled advertisers by misrepresenting the reach of ads., This is wrong: Warren criticizes Raimondos response to EU efforts to regulate US technology companies, by Amanda Kaufman, Boston Globe: Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren on Wednesday criticized the Commerce Departments response to the European Unions efforts to regulate US technology companies, saying [former Rhode Island governor] Secretary Gina Raimondo should stop defending these monopolists from scrutiny., US Rep. Jim McGovern has cancerous cells removed from face, says due to early detection theres no cause for concern,by Michael Bonner, MassLive: U.S. "This campaign is being powered by working families across the state who know it's time for real, urgent change in our government. The history-making women leading Massachusetts forward are getting down to work. On Wednesday, Doughty clung to his heated rhetoric as he castigated Healey describing her as an extreme Leftist over her alleged lack of compassion for taxpayers., For taxpayers Healys failure to support the gas tax holiday should be a warning sign that she will never give them a break, Doughty said in a statement. Clark is leading 88 of her colleagues in a new letter asking Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra to take stock of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program the main federal program that helps low-income households and seniors pay their energy bills and make recommendations to Capitol Hill about any additional funding needed to minimize the impact of price increases through the end of the next fiscal year. ", Massachusetts lawmakers moving to make hair discrimination illegal, by Matt Stout, Boston Globe: The Massachusetts House on Thursday is expected to vote on legislation that would ban discrimination on the basis of a persons natural hairstyle, including protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, or twists. Mindy Myers, who managed Warren's inaugural Senate bid and then served as her chief of staff, is now a general consultant for Healey. Karissa Hand, who has spoken for numerous advocacy groups during her time at Melwood Global, will make the jump from press secretary to Healey's gubernatorial campaign to press secretary for the Healey administration. Anti-aging serums in particular offer many benefits to aging and mature skin. And given that the committee wants plenty of public participation in the planning process, he said, a contest could help in that effort., Massachusetts gas prices not falling nearly as fast as oil: Gas stations are enjoying the wide margins while they can, by Rick Sobey, Boston Herald: As oil prices plunge this week, gas prices have only dropped a few cents across the Bay State as gas stations take advantage of wider margins, watchdogs tell the Herald., Worcester commission looks at decriminalizing psychedelics, although vote wont change state law, by Kiernan Dunlop, MassLive: Before David Slatkin used psychoactive plants his struggles with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and chronic Lyme disease left him unable to work for years. At Harvard, she captained the womens varsity team and started at point guard. She is in the pockets of liberal special interests.. Follow us so you don't miss a thing! Charlie Baker says, by Alison Kuznitz, MassLive: There are no plans for now to erect field hospitals in Massachusetts to bolster capacity as the state grapples with a surge in coronavirus-related hospitalizations and severe staffing shortages, Gov. Doughty trailed far behind at $467,586.38, followed by Chang-Daz at $351,058.75 and Diehl at $132,011.61. General inquiries: info@maurahealey.com Lisa Kashinsky's must-read rundown of what's up on Beacon Hill and beyond. Healey has been openly weighing whether to run for governor in 2022, but the focus on her decision has intensified in recent weeks since Gov. Mayor Wu made an offer to help fix it,, Charlie Baker waiting to hear from Rachael Rollins to confirm new DA,, Maura Healeys longtime residence, campaign main address sells for $2.8 million,, AG Healey Secures $51 Million Settlement With E-Cigarette Retailer,, "Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey sues Aspen Dental, which has offices in Springfield and Pittsfield, for deceptive advertising,", "With Baker and Polito out, what happens to the campaign cash they raised? I hope this is sustained., Boston doctor, addressing Russians, warns against nuclear war and end of civilization, by Robert Weisman, Boston Globe: His impassioned remarks prompted some top Russian scientists whod spoken earlier about being ostracized by international colleagues behind a new Iron Curtain to say theyd consider joining US counterparts in a public call to oppose nuclear conflict and resume collaboration., Massachusetts reports 725 new coronavirus cases, 14 deaths, by Rick Sobey, Boston Herald: The state Department of Public Healths report of 725 daily coronavirus cases is down 6.5% from last Wednesdays total of 775 infections., Boston-area coronavirus wastewater is ticking back up after plunge: Something we need to keep our eye on, by Rick Sobey, Boston Herald: Way to be a party pooper. Lisa Kashinsky's must-read rundown of what's up on Beacon Hill and beyond. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. She has pledged to aggressively tackle the climate crisis and increase mental health services across our state. Its experience, not establishment, Edwards, 40, told me. Baker spent some time on the mens junior varsity team back in the day. Maura is focused They include governor candidate and state Sen. Sonia Chang-Daz, Senate Assistant Majority Leader Sal DiDomenico, Boston City Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune, Revere City Councilor Steve Morabito, Chelsea City Council President Roy Avellaneda and Councilors Enio Lopez and Giovanni Recupero. State House News Service's Katie Lannan and CommonWealth Magazine's Shira Schoenberg join host Jennifer Smith to run down what's in the Legislature's $4 billion ARPA/state surplus spending bill. Attorney General Maura Healey will report raising more than $400,000 in December, the Democrat's largest fundraising month ever, adding to the $3.3 million she Healey also announced Marcony Almeida-Barros, who previously worked as chief of the Community Engagement Division of the attorney general's office, as deputy chief of staff for access and engagement; Alicia Rebello-Pradas, a former chief of the Policy & Government Relations Division at the AG's office, as deputy chief of staff for legislative affairs; Cecilia Ugarte Baldwin, a former deputy director of policy and cabinet affairs and deputy legal counsel for Gov. REGISTER HERE. Neither do we. She is also vice chair of the board of trustees of Beth Israel Lahey Health, and is a trustee emerita for Williams College, her alma mater. Healey, the countrys first openly gay AG, swiftly emerged as the frontrunner in the Democratic race when she announced her candidacy in January. You further agree to our privacy policy and terms of service. Senate President Karen Spilka says state leaders share a housing focus. (Photo via Boston Mayor's Office) Mary Lou Akai-Ferguson, Healey For Governor Smith and host Lisa Kashinsky talk about the wild week in #mapoli. As While Healeys legal activism has been prodigious, shes been accused of insufficiently prosecuting wrongdoing in politics and government. Gov. Contact Jesse Shapiro to find out how: [emailprotected]. Williamstown launches a contest to find the best name for the new comprehensive plan, by Scott Stafford, Berkshire Eagle: Andrew Groff, director of community development, noted that the term comprehensive plan is not all that exciting. We were unable to subscribe you to WBUR Today. Myers managed Elizabeth Warrens 2012 Senate campaign and served as the senators chief of staff. It's the same role she filled for Healey at the attorney general's office. But the Yale- and University of Cambridge-educated DAmbrosio tends to push all that to the background and talks more about his familys Italian-immigrant roots, his organic movement he had an off-screen cheering section during a MassVOTE virtual forum Wednesday and his desire to shake up Beacon Hill leaders he says are asleep at the wheel navigating the pandemic. Want to make an impact? Share your message with our influential readers to foster engagement and drive action. New York City Mayor Eric Adams will be our featured speaker. More than 146,000 Bay State households received help paying their energy bills through LIHEAP in fiscal 2020. Individual donors are allowed to give up to $1,000 a year to any one candidate's committee. DOWNLOAD FOR iOS DOWNLOAD FOR ANDROID. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Teachers' right to strike and patients' right to die are in the mix as Massachusetts lawmakers kick off their 2023 session. They both went to Harvard College! Its an honor to join the Healey campaign, Burrell said in a statement Thursday morning. Massachusetts secured a record $307.5 million for LIHEAP in fiscal 2022, funded partly through ARPA. Healey, in a statement Thursday morning, lauded Burrells credentials. Before that, he worked 13 years at CSC Consulting Group. Subscribe and listen on iTunes and Sound Cloud. December is typically a big month for elected officials to fundraise around the holidays in an effort to max out donors before the new year when contribution limits reset and supporters are free to give again. Have a petition you want signed? Massachusetts coronavirus cases surge 5,472, hospitalizations increase for 14th straight day, by Rick Sobey, Boston Herald: The daily count of 5,472 new virus cases was the highest daily case tally since Jan. 16s tally of 5,657 infections. For people with disabilities needing assistance with the Public Files, contact Glenn Heath at 617-300-3268. Wu acknowledged a few wrinkles with the rollout of the clinic: Far more people rushed to schedule appointments than originally expected, leaving walk-in patients wondering if they would ever get a turn in the chair. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (User Agreement updated 1/1/21. Presented by. Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker watched the address from the State House, and said hes been struck by the level of heroism and bravery and pride the Ukrainian people have had in their nation and themselves.. "It's clear that Sonia is the people's choice for Governor," said Joshua Wolfsun, Chang-Daz's acting campaign manager. Kimberly Driscoll were sworn in and the process made history as the first Massachusetts all woman executive office team in state history. She worked with Boston Turnout Project's IEPAC in support of Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's campaign and is a partner at MZL Media. The resolution comes after the House approved $10 million to help resettle immigrants and refugees from Ukraine as part of a mid-year spending bill yet to be taken up by the Senate. GOOD FRIDAY MORNING, MASSACHUSETTS. We couldn't do it without you. In that case, the commonwealth challenged the constitutionality of the federal Defense of Marriage Act, which limited marriage to one man and one woman and was signed into law in 1996 by President Bill Clinton. News never stops. Stream GBH's Award-Winning Content For Parents And Children. TODAY Gov. Auchincloss called for the United States to pair its military aid for Ukraine with electronic warfare. Superintendent Josh Vadala announced Thursday that an investigation by school officials found that high school football players simulated sexual activity while clothed in a locker room following practice Nov. 18, and that one player used racial and homophobic slurs.. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Beginning in 2009, when Healey headed then-Attorney General Martha Coakleys civil rights division, she served as the lead counsel in Massachusetts v. U.S. Dept. Given that the national refugee resettlement program is so overwhelmed and under-resourced, [funding from Beacon Hill] will go a long way to assist Ukrainian refugees, and all refugees that seek to call Massachusetts home, Sweet said. Her campaign declined comment. Beckman, a Milton resident, has led the attorney general's Health Care and Fair Competition Bureau since March 2015 and had led the office's Non-Profit Organizations/Public Charities Division under Attorney General Martha Coakley starting in August 2011. . April English, who worked about 20 years in the attorney general's office including as an assistant attorney general and chief of organization development and inclusion during much of Healey's time as attorney general, will be the administration's chief secretary. Should it pass, copies will be sent to the governor, Congress and the White House. "Maura is grateful for the tremendous support she continues to receive from every corner of this state," said Corey Welford, a Healey committee spokesman. Many did, and by the end of the day more than 500 patients had received a vaccination., The MBTA is scaling back service due to a worker shortage. One day before she is to be sworn into office, Gov.-elect Maura Healey continued to flesh out her Cabinet. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement updated 7/1/2022). The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Maura is building a grassroots movement and needs your support to power her campaign. Mayor Wu made an offer to help fix it, by Christopher Gavin, Boston.com: MBTA riders are slated to face another wave of service cuts as the agency combats a shortage of bus and train operators. The race for governor is entering a new phase as the Democratic Party caucuses to elect delegates to the June convention are now over, and campaigns will begin to focus on persuading uncommitted delegates and appealing to the broader electorate. Were thrilled to welcome Jason Burrell to Team Healey as our Campaign Manager. Maura grew up the eldest of five siblings raised by their mom Tracy, a school nurse, on a farm in New Hampshire. A cause youre promoting? McGovern said the cancerous cells were spotted during a routine skin screening. Former Healey aide Mike Firestone will join the Wu administration as chief of policy and strategic planning. WebAttorney General Maura Healey has solicited campaign contributions from Arthur Winn. Attorney General Maura Healeys campaign for governor will be captained by Elizabeth Warren alum Jason Burrell, who is taking a leave of absence from his job as Among the provisions in the three-page article would be a ban on teaching that an individual, by virtue of sex, race, ethnicity, religion, color, or national origin, is inherently racist, sexist, or oppressive, whether consciously or unconsciously., NH moves to shield remote workers from out-of-state taxation, by Christian M. Wade, Eagle-Tribune: New Hampshire lawmakers are moving ahead with a proposal that would prohibit residents who work out of state from being taxed by another state if they end up working from home or remotely.