It absolutely has an impact on the campaign, in fundraising and folks who are willing to make commitments one way or the other. And I think that does hold back candidates from starting to build any sense of momentum, it's one of many variables in a really crazy time to be running for office.

Maura Healey

We're exercising our police power and have the right to do so. by Maura Healey

We're exercising our police power and have the right to do so.

This filing isn't a surprise. It's yet another effort by Purdue to avoid accountability and shield the Sackler family fortune.

By gutting key components of the Endangered Species Act, one of our country's most successful environmental laws, the Trump Administration is putting our most imperiled species and our vibrant local tourism and recreation industries at risk, we will be taking the Administration to court to defend federal law and protect our rare animals, plants, and the environment.

Asbestos is a known carcinogen that kills tens of thousands of people every year, yet the Trump administration is choosing to ignore the very serious health risks it poses, there's too much at stake to let the EPA ignore the danger that deadly asbestos poses to our communities, including to workers and children.

Today's indictment is a radical and politically-motivated attack on our state and the independence of our courts.

It is a bedrock principle of our constitutional system that federal prosecutors should not recklessly interfere with the operation of state courts and their administration of justice.

This prosecution is nothing less than an assault on justice in Massachusetts courts, and it will further undermine community trust and safety.

For many years, Purdue, its executives, and members of The Sackler family have tried to shift the blame and hide their role in creating the opioid epidemic.

Their strategy was simple, the more drugs they sold, the more money they made, and the more people died.

I hope this decision will encourage Exxon to end their scorched e... by Maura Healey

I hope this decision will encourage Exxon to end their scorched earth campaign.

If Exxon Mobil has tried to cloud their judgment, we are determin... by Maura Healey

If Exxon Mobil has tried to cloud their judgment, we are determined to hold the company accountable.

When you're a five-four pro basketball player, you learn to take on the big guys.

I know that this must have been a terrifying experience. My heart goes out to those impacted by the fire today, our residents should be able to depend on a safe, reliable public transportation system. It's imperative that the MBTA rapidly address these persistent safety issues.

From the start, we have recognized that defendants with vacated convictions should be refunded and are pleased to have engaged in a collaborative effort to reach a fair and efficient resolution for all involved.

I don't think adequate attention was paid, i think that more attention could have been paid. I think hopefully it's being paid now or will be paid now.

Trump is attempting to undermine this election -- but we won't let him.

We will not be deterred by Donald Trump's blatant attempts to undermine the integrity of our elections. We are exploring all options available to ensure everyone's vote is counted.

The Trump Administration didn't even attempt to explain the basis for this senseless rule, which forces schools to choose between keeping their international students enrolled and protecting the health and safety of their campuses.