Tag: Gov. Maura Healey
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Winter is coming, and so are increased energy costs. Here’s how Newton is coping.
As winter approaches, Newton residents brace for higher utility bills. “The last year and a half has been rough,” said Joana Gonçalves, a Newton resident and university student. She said she wears “layers and HeatTech so that we’re not blasting…
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Massachusetts lawmakers face impending deadline on landmark data privacy bill
A landmark data privacy bill restricting how companies collect and sell sensitive personal information continues to be debated by Senate and House legislators as a deadline to reconcile their versions approaches in January. The Massachusetts Data Privacy Act would limit…
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AI-generated campaign ads raise concerns about misleading voters ahead of elections
Several candidates making their bids for governor and the Legislature are using AI-generated video, audio and photos in attack ads, drawing scrutiny for spreading misinformation in an effort to persuade voters. With this year’s midterm elections approaching, the growing use…
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Question 1 advocates criticize Legislature on openness; lawmakers defend transparency bill
The Legislature is considering bills that wouldn’t go as far — and could limit Question 1’s effects. Massachusetts voters will decide on a government transparency ballot initiative on Election Day while two hotly contested bills, also on transparency, sit in…
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Healey, Minogue offer competing versions of Massachusetts during final debate
Gov. Maura Healey and Republican challenger Mike Minogue faced off in their second and final debate Thursday night, as both candidates made their case to voters for their visions of leading Massachusetts over the next four years. Hosted by WCVB…