'An exciting day,' Maura Healey sworn in as Massachusetts Governor in historic ceremony – CBS Boston
Maura Healey was sworn Thursday afternoon as the first woman and first member of the LGBTQ community to be elected governor in Massachusetts…
In her address, she outlined some of the goals of her administration. She faces several challenges including fixing the MBTA, making housing more affordable in the state and improving education.
"We have untold wealth in the Commonwealth. But record public revenue does little good when families can't pay the rent, or buy a home, heat their home, or pay for child care," Healey said. "This is the greatest state in the union. But people are leaving at some of the highest rates in the country. Giving up on the Massachusetts story."
She also wants to address the state having some of the highest child care costs in the country.
"Our care workers don't make a livable wage, Healey said. "Let's finally pass legislation in line with Common Start to make sure every family pays what they can afford, and that care workers are paid what they deserve."