Policy & Economy: Massachusetts • Gov. Maura Healey
The Roots of Democracy Branch Toward Innovation
Governor Maura Healey joins unNatural Selection to discuss how Massachusetts is navigating federal headwinds to remain a global leader in innovation. We explore the state’s partnerships with industry, academia, and communities, the challenges of competition with other states and nations, and the unique role Massachusetts plays as both a modern innovation hub and the birthplace of American democracy.
Governor Healey shares how her administration is stepping in to fill gaps left by federal retrenchment — from weakened public health systems to declining research investment — and why bold investments in education, infrastructure, and policy innovation are critical for keeping Massachusetts competitive. In a time of disruption, she makes the case that states must innovate to evolve and lead.
