Kim Driscoll

Governor Maura Healey and GOP gubernatorial candidate Mike Minogue agreed to participate in separate general election debates this fall, with Healey committing to two October debates and Minogue to a debate hosted by Boston 25, GBH, and New England Public Media. GOP candidate Brian Shortsleeve confirmed participation in all debates but will first compete against Minogue in the September 1 GOP primary.

Governor Maura Healey will sign a new immigrant protection bill into law, expanding restrictions on ICE activities in courthouses, schools, hospitals, and childcare centers. The law, which takes immediate effect, blocks new agreements for state-local immigration enforcement and preserves existing partnerships with ICE, while codifying a 2017 court decision limiting federal detainer use.

Governor Maura Healey announced two new revolving loan programs, Build for Mass and the Green Loan Program, offering low-interest financing for municipal infrastructure and clean energy projects. The $75 million initiative aims to address funding gaps, leverage federal resources, and support projects like climate resilience, water infrastructure, and clean energy installations.