By Bob Katzen
“Everything from gas to housing to taxes is too expensive. Too many kids aren’t receiving the education they need to compete in a global economy. Our transportation system is still broken. The unspeakable violence in migrant shelters is a human tragedy and a national embarrassment. Our beacon on a hill has become a beacon in the rearview mirror. I’m running for governor because I believe in the unlimited potential of our state through the power of our people.”
— Mike Kennealy, former Secretary of Housing and Economic Development under former Gov. Charlie Baker, announcing his run for the Republican nomination for governor in 2026.
“The people of Massachusetts know that a vote for Mike Kennealy is a vote for Donald Trump’s agenda. From Trump’s tariffs to the Republican crusade to eliminate heath care to Elon Musk’s halting cures for cancer and Alzheimer’s — the people of Massachusetts need a governor like Maura Healey who is unafraid to take on Donald Trump and stand up for them.”
— Massachusetts Democratic Party Chair Steve Kerrigan.
“Strategic partnerships with organizations like The Last Mile are essential to equipping individuals with skills necessary for success. As technology continues to shape the modern workforce, we must proactively implement transformative programs that empower individuals to pursue sustainable careers.”
— Gov. Maura Healey on the Massachusetts Department of Correction and the Last Mile, a national leader in technology training and reentry support for incarcerated people, announcing the graduation of the first five students from an intensive web development and coding program.
“Preparing our children to engage with and thrive in a diverse society is a central premise of education. Local school districts have the right to determine that the use of LGBTQ-inclusive books helps to foster inclusive learning environments for all our students. I am proud to stand in defense of inclusive books, which teach our students to respect one another, regardless of, and without interfering with, their respective personal beliefs.”
—Attorney General Andrea Campbell joining a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court to defend the discretion of public schools in Montgomery County, Maryland, to incorporate LGBTQ-inclusive books into their curricula without offering parents an opt-out option.