Healey will remove prior authorizations from insurers for certain medications and services.
Efforts to Improve Health Care Affordability in Massachusetts “Health care is just too challenging and costly for many individuals,” remarked Mr. Healey, emphasizing his focus on affordability as he campaigns for re-election this November. “We’re implementing some of the most comprehensive actions in the country to ensure people can get the care they need more […]
Governor Healey reveals $250 million to reduce health care costs.
Governor Healey Boosts Health Insurance Support in Massachusetts Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey recently unveiled a notable increase in funding aimed at making health insurance more affordable for residents. On Thursday afternoon, alongside Human Services Secretary Kiami Mahania and Massachusetts Health Connectors Executive Director Audrey Morse Gasteia, she announced a $250 million boost in the state’s […]
Former aide to Mass. Gov. Maura Healey charged with drug trafficking accidentally received $30,000 for unused vacation days.
On Tuesday, Governor Maura Healey confirmed that a former aide, accused of sending eight kilograms of cocaine to the state Capitol, had received over $30,000 for unused vacation time. Lamar Cook, aged 45, was pulling in around $99,000 annually and received an extra $31,438.56 in “buybacks” after his unexpected arrest in late October, according to […]
Staff Member of Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey Dismissed Following Drug Trafficking Arrest
Massachusetts Official Fired Following Drug Trafficking Arrest Lamar Cook, an employee of Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, has reportedly been dismissed after his arrest linked to a drug trafficking probe associated with the statehouse. Cook, who held the position of deputy manager at Healey’s Western Massachusetts office, was taken into custody on Tuesday. Reports indicate that […]
Assistant to Massachusetts Governor Healey Arrested for Cocaine Trafficking
Massachusetts Governor’s Staff Member Fired After Drug Trafficking Arrest A staff member of Democratic Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has been dismissed following an arrest linked to drug trafficking and illegal firearm possession. Lamar Cook was taken into custody on Tuesday when police carried out a search warrant at the Springfield statehouse. He had been the […]
Advisor to Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey Faces Cocaine Trafficking Charges
An aide to Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has been arrested on charges related to cocaine trafficking. The arrest came after authorities intercepted a package meant for delivery to the statehouse where he worked, according to prosecutors. Lamar Cook, 45, from Springfield, pleaded not guilty during his arraignment on Wednesday. He has been ordered to be […]
Massachusetts Governor Healey faces criticism after a whistleblower reveals sentencing trends for illegal child rapists.
Concerns Raised Over Undocumented Immigrant Cases in Massachusetts A former shelter director from Massachusetts, now a whistleblower, asserts that the recent sentencing of an undocumented immigrant for raping a child in a state-funded shelter highlights a “total government failure” in what is termed a sanctuary state. Cory Alvarez, a 27-year-old Haitian immigrant, received a prison […]
‘City in decline’: Whistleblower claims Boston’s crime is increasing as Healey and Wu oppose Trump’s measures
Concerns about rising crime have surfaced from immigration shelters in Massachusetts, especially in Boston. Democratic leaders in the state have intensified their opposition to federal efforts aimed at addressing crime. John Featherton, who operates a state-funded immigration shelter in Marlborough, has voiced alarm about increasing incidents of violence and crime since the shelter system was […]
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, a Democrat, warns about redistricting even though there are no Republicans in the gerrymandered state.
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healy has recently made district changes that seem retaliatory, despite her state’s legislative delegation not having any Republicans removed. Healy is part of the larger Democratic effort, joining other governors like Gavin Newsom from California, JB Pritzker from Illinois, and Kathy Hochul from New York, who are planning a protest in June. […]
Healey terminates $1B shelter program, opponent claims ‘I warned you’
Closure of Hotel Shelters in Massachusetts Following Emergency Project Massachusetts Governor Maura Healy has announced the shutdown of all remaining hotel shelters in the state, coinciding with the official end of an emergency project aimed at addressing the influx of immigrants during the Biden administration. In response, Mike Kennelly, a Republican candidate for the 2026 […]