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October 2, 2026
House Budget Chairman Skeptical Of Healey Gas Tax Suspension
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House Budget Chairman Skeptical Of Healey Gas Tax Suspension
By Tom Joyce
House Ways and Means chairman Aaron Michlewitz pointed to past House votes against suspending Massachusetts’ gas tax as lawmakers review Gov. Maura Healey’s proposal.
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Maura Healey Asks Trump Administration To Speed Massachusetts Natural Gas Pipeline Expansion
Maura Healey Asks Trump Administration To Speed Massachusetts Natural Gas Pipeline Expansion
By State House News Service
Gov. Maura Healey is asking the Trump administration to move quickly on federal reviews and permits for an expansion of the Algonquin natural gas pipeline.
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Spotlight: Raymond Ruddy on Business, Philanthropy and Service
Spotlight: Raymond Ruddy on Business, Philanthropy and Service
By Stephanie Rasmuson
Massachusetts businessman Raymond Ruddy discusses building Maximus, his Catholic faith, charitable work and decades of support for the pro-life movement.
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72% Of Massachusetts Voters Still Support Auditing Legislature, Poll Says
72% Of Massachusetts Voters Still Support Auditing Legislature, Poll Says
By CommonWealth Beacon
A new poll found 72% of likely Massachusetts voters support allowing the state auditor to audit the Legislature, matching the 2024 ballot result.
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Massachusetts Voters Blame Trump, Utilities More Than Maura Healey For High Energy Costs, Poll Says
Massachusetts Voters Blame Trump, Utilities More Than Maura Healey For High Energy Costs, Poll Says
By CommonWealth Beacon
A new poll finds Massachusetts voters are more likely to blame President Donald Trump and utility companies than Gov. Maura Healey for the state's high energy costs.
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