By Bob Katzen

“To be successful in their mission, a cultural organization needs an effective space to do their work. Through these investments, we are helping organizations address real facility needs, welcome more people through their doors and ensure that communities across Massachusetts continue to have places to gather, create, learn and connect.”
— David Slatery, Executive Director of the Mass Cultural Council, announcing that four nonprofit cultural facilities will receive a combined total of $706,000 to help them remain in a state of good repair.

“Taxpayers deserve to have plain language that details the tax and spending measures that will be on their ballots for this year’s general election. We’re pleased to provide this resource for taxpayers across the country.”
—Vice President of Federal Affairs at the National Taxpayers Union Tommy Aiello releasing a report that 24 states, including Massachusetts, will consider ballot measures in this year’s general election that directly impact taxpayer dollars, including income, property, sales and wealth taxes, along with billions in government borrowing.

“We’re proud that Massachusetts is ranked number one in the country for the health of women and children. It reflects the incredible work happening every day to support families and make sure they have access to high-quality health care. But we also know there is more work to do, particularly to close disparities and make sure everyone can get the care and support they need. That’s why I’m working every day to increase access to primary, mental health and maternal health care, while also finding ways to lower costs for patients.”
—Gov. Maura Healey reacting to Massachusetts being ranked the number one state in the nation for the health of women and children, according to the America’s Health Rankings 2026 Health of Women and Children Report.

“Energy costs are putting real pressure on family budgets, and this plan gets relief directly to those who need it. We’re helping middle class families heat their homes, increasing support for our lowest-income residents and taking charges off electric bills this winter. This is about meeting the moment and lowering costs for people across Massachusetts.”
—Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll on Gov. Healey declaring a State of Energy Emergency and, through an Executive Order, is expanding eligibility for home heating assistance and removing charges from electric bills.