BOSTON, Mass. — Governor Maura Healey’s new campaign ad declares: “In Massachusetts we work hard and look out for each other.” After nearly four years of one-party rule, the numbers show Healey is only looking out for political insiders, not hard-working Massachusetts families.
“Maura Healey says Massachusetts works hard, but she continues to overspend, overtax, and overregulate our people. The truth is Massachusetts families are working harder than ever just to get by and many are leaving,” said Mike Minogue. “Families are struggling to pay their bills on electricity, housing, and healthcare. They need a governor who will solve problems, not campaign on them.”
ENERGY BILLS: 2nd HIGHEST IN THE COUNTRY
Healey claims her administration is working to lower energy costs. However, electricity rates went up again this summer for customers on utility basic service. Massachusetts residents pay the second-highest electricity rates in the country. Maura Healey could propose to suspend the state-mandated climate taxes, which add one-third in additional costs to monthly bills. We need to invest in safe, clean, and reliable energy that lowers monthly costs with natural gas pipelines and evaluate new modular nuclear energy options.
HOUSING: HALF OF RESIDENTS SAY IT IS UNAFFORDABLE
Healey has made housing production a centerpiece of her administration, yet Massachusetts is last in the nation for permits per capita. Additionally, a MassINC Poll found that 50% of Massachusetts residents say housing is unaffordable. Among people 35-44, that rises to two-thirds. The majority of Massachusetts residents said their financial circumstances prevented or delayed them from buying a home.
HEALTHCARE: MOST EXPENSIVE IN THE COUNTRY
Healey also touts efforts to make healthcare more affordable, yet Massachusetts has the highest healthcare costs in the nation. The Commonwealth’s commercial health plans are the most expensive in the United States. Our primary care physicians are leaving or retiring, and we are burning out our nurses and physicians. Maura Healey has done nothing to help improve access to affordable, quality care.
“Let’s build a Massachusetts where families can stay,” said Minogue in response. “Where businesses can thrive. Where our children can dream big. And where our politicians once again remember who they work for: the people of Massachusetts.”