Maura Healey

First Woman Elected Massachusetts Governor Sworn In

Maura Healey was sworn in as the first woman and first open member of the LGBTQ community to be elected Massachusetts governor.
By STEVE LeBLANC, AP

Maura Healey Is The First Woman Elected Governor Of Massachusetts

The Democrat will also be one of the nation’s first lesbian governors.
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Trump-Backed Diehl Wins Massachusetts GOP Governor Primary

Diehl has opposed COVID-19 protocols and hailed the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade.
By Steve LeBlanc, AP

Maura Healey Could Make History As First Openly Gay Mass. Governor

Healey, whose only rival for the nomination dropped out of the race but remained on the ballot, will be the heavy favorite in November against the winner of the Republican primary.
By Steve LeBlanc, AP

Sacklers Paid Themselves More After Purdue Pharma Fined For Painkiller Marketing

The family received $4.1 billion in cash between 2008 and 2017 after the company was fined for misleading the public about OxyContin's addiction risks.
By Geoff Mulvihill, AP

Massachusetts Attorney General Probes Racism Allegations Against Boston Museum

A teacher accused staffers at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts of racially profiling her students during a field trip.
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FDA Inaction On Deadly Opioids 'Borders On Criminal,' Charges Head Of Advisory Panel

Federal regulator slammed as Massachusetts sues billionaire Sacklers for pushing OxyContin.
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U.S. District Judge Upholds Massachusetts Assault Weapons Ban

A U.S. District Judge ruled that assault weapons covered by the 1998 law fall outside the scope of the Second Amendment.
By Nate Raymond, Reuters

State AGs Shut Down 'GOP Extremists' Attempts To Block Big Oil Fraud Probe

Their response to Republican Rep. Lamar Smith's subpoena: not a chance.
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Massachusetts AG: NFL Should Focus Attention On Domestic Violence, Not ‘Deflategate'

Deflated balls are not as important as women's safety.
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