Gov. Maura Healey said she plans to run for reelection in 2026. During a radio interview Friday, Healey said she is “really proud” of her record so far and “there’s a heck of a lot more to do.” The first-term Democrat was the first woman and openly gay candidate elected governor in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts releases the state's first comprehensive housing plan focused on increasing housing production, addressing varying needs, and reducing costs, with a target of 222,000 new units in a decade.

Gov. Maura Healey unveiled her ambitious plan Thursday to bring more affordable housing to Massachusetts, a plan some brokers call a start to tackling the housing crisis.