Gov. Maura Healey
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Gov. Healey Pledges to Double Operating Support for the T, Seek Replacement for Gasoline Taxes
Governor Maura Healey delivered her first State of the Commonwealth address, which included a few brags about her administration's accomplishments in turning around the MBTA, and a few new promises for transportation policies her administration would like to take on in 2024.
January 18, 2024
MassDOT Wins ‘Mega’ Grant for Sagamore Bridge Replacement
The following is adapted from a MassDOT press release.
December 18, 2023
Breaking A Campaign Promise, Healey Admin. Denies Public Records Request for MBTA’s Repair Needs
Gov. Healey's efforts to hide the MBTA's repair needs are by no means the first time her administration has leveraged the weaknesses of the state's public records laws.
August 14, 2023
MBTA Adopts ‘Historic’ New Labor Deal With Carmen’s Union
On Thursday morning, the MBTA Board of Directors authorized a new labor contract that's aimed at tackling the agency's persistent shortage of key workers with increased wages and improved benefits.
August 2, 2023
House Budget Proposal Would Shift More Funds From Highways to Transit
The House proposes a $70 million increase in state funding for regional transit authorities – a 74 percent increase in state support – to fund better bus service and potentially expand popular fare-free policies.
April 20, 2023
Former Long Island Transit Boss Phillip Eng Will Be T’s Next General Manager
"I think he's terrific," says Lisa Daglian, the head of a riders' advocacy organization in New York City. "Nothing happens overnight, but he's got the experience, and the fact that he works closely with people and wants to do things in a way that is collaborative is going to bode well for the MBTA."
March 27, 2023
What’s In Gov. Healey’s Budget Proposal
The state government expects to get over $1 billion next year from a new surtax on high-income earners. Here's how the Governor plans to spend it.
March 6, 2023
Three Things to Watch in Gov. Healey’s First Budget Proposal
Later this week, Gov. Maura Healey is expected to release her administration's first state budget proposal, which will be a key indicator of how she expects to implement her campaign promises.
February 27, 2023
The T’s New Train Factory Has Gone Off the Rails
Acting General Manager Jeff Gonneville told MBTA board members that “as of right now, we have 78 (Orange Line) cars that have been delivered to Wellington and 12 (Red Line) cars that have been delivered to Cabot… That number hasn’t changed in 7 months.”
February 3, 2023
Could the New Governor Breathe New Life Into the T’s Regional Rail Plans?
Maura Healey wants to get rid of the commuter rail as we know it.
November 29, 2022
