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Governor of Massachusetts

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Maura Healey

Democrat ยท MA Governor
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Candidate Position

Healey issued a September 2026 executive order requiring municipal approval and community benefit pacts before state permits are issued, while mandating that facilities bring their own clean energy.

Sources & Verified Statements

โ€œWe're putting communities in the driver's seat here and we're laying out the rules so there's clarity.โ€

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