Maura is focused In an anticipated reorganization proposal, Healey plans to split the existing Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development into two distinct Cabinet posts, and on Wednesday said that Hao will be the first woman and person of color to lead the state's chief economic development secretariat. Healeys team confirmed Myers hiring when asked by POLITICO but declined to confirm if Healey is running for governor. by Steve Brown, WBUR: "[Baker campaign advisor] Jim Conroy said they are happy to provide refunds to any donors who ask. But it's a reminder that she's only been running for governor for two months, and that her campaign is still in its early stages despite her fundraising and polling dominance. PO Box 15 Massachusetts Gov.-Elect Maura Healey revealed details about her approaches to several significant challenges facing the state and her upcoming administration on Friday. McGovern said the cancerous cells were spotted during a routine skin screening. This new vaccine is not based on the mRNA technology used by Pfizer and Moderna, which requires storage in extremely cold temperatures and has made transportation and distribution challenging in much of the developing world.. IN MEMORIAM: Family mourns passing of longtime Boston broadcast meteorologist Mish Michaels, by Martin Finucane, Boston Globe. Jason Burrell, a former aide to Sen. Elizabeth Warren, will serve as Attorney General Maura Healey s campaign manager in the race for Massachusetts governor The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. 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 This war could drag on, Keating warned. Deval Patrick, as deputy chief of staff for policy and cabinet affairs; Kristian Hoysradt, previously federal programs manager for the National Association of REALTORS, as deputy chief of staff to Lt. Gov.-elect Kim Driscoll; and Driscoll's 2022 campaign manager Juan Gallego as assistant deputy chief of staff to Driscoll. Support MassLive.com, Attorney General Maura Healey visits Baystate Medical Center in Springfield to talk health care workforce, mental health and access to care, Beacon Hill leaders unlikely to suspend state gas tax, fearing long-term financial blows, In a historic race for Massachusetts governor, misogyny and racism swirl around Democratic hopefuls, It is not the responsible thing to do: Massachusetts lawmakers decline to suspend gas tax, despite political pressure. Healey's campaign committee said Monday that she raked in $403,351 from 1,140 donors last month, more than doubling her previous monthly record. While the cells were positive for basal cell cancer, he said the fact doctors caught it early means there is no need for concern., A Worcester firefighter who posted anti-Semitic Holocaust image is now under investigation, by Alison Kuznitz, MassLive: A Worcester firefighter posted anti-Semitic imagery on a now-deleted Instagram account, using an edited photo of President Joe Biden that makes him look like Adolf Hitler, as he stands behind a podium with a swastika., Lesley University students protest for basic human needs, including safe-to-eat food and clean water in dorms, by Tori Bedford, GBH News: A group of around 100 Lesley University students and a handful of faculty members gathered on the Cambridge campus Thursday to protest what they describe as the university administrations refusal to meet our basic needs, including clean water, heat in student housing, working laundry machines, transportation, security on campus and food that is both available and safe to eat., Coach says he was unaware of players' inappropriate behavior, by Paul Leighton, Salem News: Peabody High School football coach Mark Bettencourt said he was unaware of the sexual, racial and homophobic behavior of some of his players until he was sent a video a week later. She worked with Boston Turnout Project's IEPAC in support of Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's campaign and is a partner at MZL Media. Senate President Karen Spilka and House Speaker Ron Mariano on Monday nixed the possibility of Massachusetts temporarily waiving the gas tax as prices soar at the pump due to Russias invasion of Ukraine. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. After Healey was elected in 2014, she and Gov.-elect Charlie Baker met up at Harvard for a friendly game of HORSE. Lisa Kashinsky's must-read rundown of what's up on Beacon Hill and beyond. Jason Snyder, tapped Wednesday to run the Executive Office of Technology Services and Security, has spent about 10 years at Harvard University, serving as its chief technology officer since 2015. Want to join our team? Today, they got their wish: the attorney general finally jumped into the 2022 race, and instantly became the strong favorite to win her party's nomination. At the moment, the world is coming together. FIRST IN PLAYBOOK: Boston City Councilor Ricardo Arroyo has picked up another seven endorsements in his bid for Suffolk district attorney, per his campaign. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. They both played basketball there! A year after the case was filed, a federal judge in Boston whod also heard arguments in another anti-DOMA case, Gill v. Office of Personnel Management ruled that the federal law was unconstitutional. What will it take to clean it? Gov. Burrell is a former aide to Sen. Elizabeth Warren who chaired the Boston Turnout Project PAC that backed Michelle Wu for mayor. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. 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. Email me: [emailprotected]. Her campaign declined comment. POLITICO Massachusetts has a variety of solutions available for partners looking to reach and activate the most influential people in the Bay State. Maura Healeys early lead in the governor race and 3 other takeaways from a new voter poll Chris Doughty, a Wrentham businessman, enters GOP race for governor NEW HORSE RACE ALERT: SAVING DAYLIGHT, SAVING PACKIES Luc Schuster of Boson Indicators talks about the U.S. Census undercount and what it might mean for Massachusetts. If you want to make sure you have the necessary supplies on hand to treat a future breakout, acne patches are the answer. POLITICO Massachusetts has a variety of solutions available for partners looking to reach and activate the most influential people in the Bay State. We were unable to subscribe you to WBUR Today. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Contact Jesse Shapiro to find out how: [emailprotected]. Edwards team claimed DAmbrosio pulled out of one debate because he couldnt pick and choose the questions. Its an honor to join the Healey campaign, Burrell said in a statement Thursday morning. Basically, Healey argued that by denying benefits like Social Security to same-sex couples whod been legally marrying in Massachusetts since 2004, the federal government was encroaching on state authority and forcing Massachusetts to discriminate against its own residents. She returned home to begin her career as a civil rights lawyer, and shes been standing up for the people of Massachusetts ever since. But back in 2014, when she first ran for attorney general, Healey started out as an afterthought. 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. Were thrilled to welcome Jason Burrell to Team Healey as our Campaign Manager. IN MEMORIAM: 'An advocate for the underrepresented': Journalist and author Richard 'Dick' Lipez dies, by Tony Dobrowolski, Berkshire Eagle. governor. Suggested donations for the noon event with the WCVB-reporter-turned-politician range from $2,900 to $5,800, according to an invite obtained by POLITICO. The complete report has not yet been posted online by the Office of Campaign and Political Finance. The State House ceremony ran until the early afternoon on Thursday. Know someone else joining a campaign? Town-by-town COVID-19 data in Massachusetts, by Ryan Huddle and Peter Bailey-Wells, Boston Globe. And one of the Ts most prominent passengers wants to do what she can to help stave off the disruptions. Her eventual primary opponent, Warren Tolman, was a former state legislator and one-time gubernatorial candidate who enjoyed strong support from the Democratic establishment: his endorsers included then-Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, then-Gov. Tuesdays primary, with no Republican on the ballot, will effectively decide the districts next senator. But so far, neither has decided whether they are going to run. The four-bedroom Charlestown rowhouse sold on Nov. 23, according to documents filed with the Suffolk County Registry of Deeds for nearly double the purchase price. Auchincloss called for the United States to pair its military aid for Ukraine with electronic warfare. Acting Mayor Kim Janey and Mayor-elect Michelle Wu met after the Nov. 2 election. Karyn Polito both said last month they would not be candidates for the office this 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. 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 largest secretariat in Massachusetts on an interim basis until a more permanent secretary of health and human services is named, Healey's team announced Wednesday afternoon. "It's clear that Sonia is the people's choice for Governor," said Joshua Wolfsun, Chang-Daz's acting campaign manager. Attorney general candidate Andrea Campbell, left, and the current Attorney General and candidate for governor, Maura Healey, spoke at a canvass kickoff in Mattapan Saturday. Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff 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. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. FIRST IN PLAYBOOK: CLARKS ENERGY PUSH Assistant House Speaker Katherine Clark is calling on the Biden administration to do more to reduce energy costs for low-income households as Russias assault on Ukraine pushes fuel prices even higher. Massachusetts mayors increasingly leaned on each other as their cities bore the brunt of the pandemic. Lisa Kashinsky's must-read rundown of what's up on Beacon Hill and beyond. 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. A morning rush hour trip on a well-traveled stretch of Interstate 93 southbound now takes nearly four minutes longer than three years ago. Charlie Baker, meanwhile, continues to press state lawmakers to support his proposed $700 million tax relief package, designed to help parents, low-income residents and renters, among other vulnerable communities. 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. Now that's TEAMWORK. Seventy-two percent of the Jamaica Plain Democrat's donations were for $100 or less. Sam Hyun, chair of the states AAPI Commission and a former legislative aide to former House Speaker Robert DeLeo, will be Chang-Dazs political director. WebAttorney General Maura Healey has solicited campaign contributions from Arthur Winn. Healey, in a statement Thursday morning, lauded Burrells credentials. 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. Rep. I think she should be running for governor, but realistically shes thinking about lieutenant governor.. Healey has proposed a $400 million plan to expand child care tax credits for families, making an estimated 700,000 families eligible for up to $600 per child.Lawmakers have also taken steps to put more money into wages for child care providers. If youve saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. As she told InStyle last year: Truly strong women make each other better when they work as a team, when theyre not afraid to fail, when the response to an opponent or a bad call by the ref is to just fight back harder.. Subscribe and listen on iTunes and Sound Cloud. The Worcester resident was one of many attendees at a Worcester Human Rights Commission meeting earlier this month petitioning for the decriminalization of entheogenic plants and fungi- natural psychedelics., Proposal would ban 'divisive concepts' in Mansfeld schools, by Tom Reilly, The Sun Chronicle: A proposed town meeting article would ask voters to prohibit the teaching of divisive concepts about race and sex in Mansfield public schools, an initiative that echoes similar moves that have been made states nationwide. Thank you! To the casual observer, Edwards seems like the establishment candidate. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement updated 7/1/2022). Sen. Ed Markey focused on humanitarian aid by urging the U.S. to open its doors to Ukrainian refugees. Reps. Seth Moulton and Bill Keating called to send more weapons, including Stinger missiles, to Ukraine. Im confident that Jasons strong organizing background and commitment to community-building make him the right person to lead this grassroots movement to victory.. Scoops? Charlie Baker said Thursday., Protesters reportedly told kids the COVID-19 vaccine could kill them at a Gardner clinic, by Arianna MacNeill, Boston.com: Protesters stood outside a Gardner COVID-19 vaccine clinic for children Tuesday night, reportedly telling some of the young children that the vaccine could kill them. Her offer was made directly to Steve Poftak, the MBTAs general manager, who, as Wu told her followers on social media, she happened to bump into on an Orange Line train mid-commute that morning., Charlie Baker waiting to hear from Rachael Rollins to confirm new DA, by Amy Sokolow, Boston Herald: Gov. They both went to Harvard College! This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. says about Ukraine, by Karen Anderson, WCVB: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy summoned memories of Pearl Harbor and the Sept. 11 terror attacks Wednesday in an impassioned live-video plea to Congress to send more help for Ukraines fight against Russia. Individual donors are allowed to give up to $1,000 a year to any one candidate's committee. Governor-elect Maura Healey and her running mate, Lieutenant Governor-elect Kim Driscoll, plan to spend part of Wednesday chatting with the Republicans SCOOP: HEALEY HIRES A CM Jason Burrell will manage state Attorney General Maura Healeys campaign for governor, multiple sources tell Playbook. Burrell is a former aide to Sen. Elizabeth Warren who chaired the Boston Turnout Project PAC that backed Michelle Wu for mayor. On or about the time I get a letter or communication from the District Attorney about her move into any position in the U.S. Attorneys Office, well make an appointment, Baker said at a Thursday press conference., Maura Healeys longtime residence, campaign main address sells for $2.8 million, by Erin Tiernan, Boston Herald: The address of Attorney General Maura Healeys former campaign main address, a home owned by her longtime partner, sold in late November for $2.8 million a tidy increase from the $1.42 million the home sold for in 2010, records show. Healeys campaign also said it recently added Marcela Castillo and Maureen Kelledy to the field team. [Still,] Wu went on to explain how she sometimes feels deep anxiety about bringing up her young children in such a contentious environment., Boston St. Patricks Day parade stirring controversy again, by Sean Philip Cotter, Boston Herald: The big annual St. Patricks Day parade in Southie returns this year with some of its customary turbulence as state Sen. Nick Collins is slamming organizers for shortening the route, and neighborhood electeds are calling for a police crackdown on drunken scofflaws., BPDA still guides building starts and plans under Wu administration, by Jennifer Smith, Dorchester Reporter: [Mayor Michelle] Wu ran for office on a platform of transit equity, climate readiness, and development overhaul. Were thrilled to welcome Jason Burrell to Team Healey as our Campaign Manager. He is taking leave from his job as an associate at Mintz to join Healeys team. She faces Democratic state Sen. Sonia Chang-Daz, who became Massachusetts first Latina and Asian-American state senator in 2008. As Have a petition you want signed? Before Gov. But those diversity and equity goals collided with lawmakers penchant for using budget negotiations to fund pet projects in their districts. Doughty trailed far behind at $467,586.38, followed by Chang-Daz at $351,058.75 and Diehl at $132,011.61. HAPPY BIRTHWEEKEND to Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry, Jossie Valentn and Kat Cline, who celebrate Saturday; and to Sunday birthday-ers Boston City Councilor Annissa George, Alex Reimer, Jeffrey Goldstein, a director at Fidelity and former deputy chief of staff at the Council of Economic Advisers under President Barack Obama, and John Lippmann. One option would be to throw picnics, cocktail parties and other gatherings to thank supporters. Gross Globe Staff, Updated August 12, 2022, 2:48 p.m. Senior construction manager Larry Sparrow, left, guided Attorney General Maura Healey Maura is focused on making Massachusetts affordable through expanding affordable housing, creating pathways to homeownership, investing in public transportation, and creating a system of affordable, universal child care. Gardner Superintendent Mark Pellegrino said police were called twice to the clinic, Omicron could take over as dominant variant in coming weeks, Harvard expert says, by Alexi Cohan, Boston Herald: Scientists are still racing to learn more about the new omicron variant as it spreads to dozens of countries, and one Harvard expert said it could push delta aside as the dominant variant in the coming weeks., Methodone Mile Roundhouse Hotel plan would involve housing, medical triage, supervised intoxication sites, by Sean Philip Cotter, Boston Herald: Mayor Michelle Wu is planning to use the Roundhouse Hotel at Mass and Cass for a variety of new services, including housing for 60 homeless individuals, a medical triage area and a site where people can ride out their highs under medical supervision, according to frustrated community members told about the plans., In Greater Boston, women earn 70 cents for every dollar men earn, by Yasmin Amer, WBUR: New numbers from the Boston Women's Workforce Council (BWWC) show a 30 cent gap, on average, between men and women in Greater Boston. Shes also sparred with several other high-profile opponents during her tenure, including OxyContin manufacturer Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family, the National Rifle Association, e-cigarette manufacturer Juul, rideshare giants Uber and Lyft, and tech titans Google and Facebook. Join POLITICO to hear from local leaders on how theyre responding to being tested by unequal Covid-19 outcomes, upticks in hate crimes, homelessness, lack of affordable housing, inflation and a potential recession. Share your ideas here. At Harvard, she captained the womens varsity team and started at point guard. Charlie Baker remains mum on his next move to replace Suffolk District Attorney Rachael Rollins, who is heading across town to the U.S. Attorneys Office. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. So far, Healey is relying on a mix of paid staff and longtime advisors and consultants to guide her campaign, including strategist Mindy Myers, who helmed Warrens first Senate run, and Melwood Global. Driscoll was the first woman elected mayor of Salem in 2005 and recently won reelection to a fifth term. ", Final parent in Varsity Blues college admissions cheating scandal pleads guilty, by Rick Sobey, Boston Herald: The final parent in the bombshell Varsity Blues college admissions cheating scandal has agreed to plead guilty, the Massachusetts U.S. Attorneys Office announced on Thursday., "House Democrats are introducing a bill to overhaul the clemency process," by Juana Summers, NPR: "A group of House lawmakers [led by Rep. Ayanna Pressley] on Friday are set to unveil new legislation that would remove the federal clemency process from the Justice Department and instead create an independent clemency board for people who have been convicted of federal crimes. Deval Patrick's two terms in office, the Healey team said. We have the resources to pursue these cases, and fewer or no ties to state and local government., That was interpreted, by some, as a dig at Healeys unwillingness to go after her political peers. It's Boston local news in one concise, fun and informative email. New Hampshire does not have an income tax.. 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. Presented by SCOOP: HEALEY HIRES A CM Jason Burrell will manage state Attorney General Maura Healeys campaign for governor, multiple sources tell The legislation, which [was] recently approved by a key legislative panel, comes in response to a policy enacted by Massachusetts during the pandemic that required out-of-state residents working remotely to continue paying its state income tax. Share your message with our influential readers to foster engagement and drive action. 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. A cause youre promoting? Together, we can create a more connected and informed world. He joins a campaign that is flush with cash after reporting more than $4.26 million in the bank at the beginning of March. the attorney general finally jumped into the 2022 race, As AG Healey ponders a run for governor, local Dems back state Sen. Chang-Daz, 'Were In A Bad Way': Calling For A Civic Rebirth, Danielle Allen Launches Gubernatorial Bid, Downing exits Massachusetts governors race, urges Democrats to avoid complacency in 2022, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility at GBH, Transparency in Coverage Cost-Sharing Disclosures. Tips? 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 Neither do we. I had a media person working with me. The Boston-area coronavirus wastewater tracker is showing that COVID levels are starting to tick back up after the steep plunge following the omicron surge. Burrell is the latest Warren 2012 alum to join Healeys campaign. DOWNLOAD THE POLITICO MOBILE APP: Stay up to speed with the newly updated POLITICO mobile app, featuring timely political news, insights and analysis from the best journalists in the business. Im not going to forecast how long the fighting will go on for, but weve got to be there [for] Ukraine as they rebuild and weve got to be there with Ukraine as they establish their security and sovereignty on the world stage.. JOIN TODAY TO HEAR FROM MAYORS AROUND AMERICA: 2022 brought in a new class of mayors leading majority minority cities, reshaping who is at the nations power tables and what their priorities are.