Brian Shortsleeve
Coverage of Brian Shortsleeve in the Nexus archive.
- Healey and Minogue agree to fall debates, but not the same ones
Governor Maura Healey and GOP gubernatorial candidate Mike Minogue agreed to participate in separate general election debates this fall, with Healey committing to two October debates and Minogue to a debate hosted by Boston 25, GBH, and New England Public Media. GOP candidate Brian Shortsleeve confirmed participation in all debates but will first compete against Minogue in the September 1 GOP primary.
- Signature cases add fuel to calls for ballot access reform
Alleged signature fraud in Massachusetts has sparked bipartisan calls for ballot access reform, with Republicans and Democrats agreeing on the need to revise the process for qualifying candidates and ballot questions. MassGOP Chair Amy Carnevale criticized the reliance on paid signature-gathering firms, while Democratic legislators are finalizing a bill requiring financial disclosures and oversight of signature collectors. Internal GOP conflicts emerged as candidates accused each other of failing to address the fraud allegations.
- Shortsleeve would tie legislative funding to audit compliance
Republican Brian Shortsleeve threatened to veto $110 million in legislative funding unless lawmakers comply with an audit by Auditor Diana DiZoglio. The House passed a bill limiting the scope of the audit to administrative functions and blocking courts from resolving disputes. DiZoglio accused the Legislature of violating separation of powers by restricting the audit.
- Mike Minogue heads to Mass GOP convention ready to take on Maura Healey: 'She's bankrupting our state'
Mike Minogue, a combat veteran and former Abiomed CEO, is running for Massachusetts governor as a political outsider, leveraging his business background and financial advantages against establishment GOP rivals Brian Shortsleeve and Mike Kennealy. He aims to challenge incumbent Maura Healey, criticizing her as 'bankrupting our state' and emphasizing accountability and transparency in his campaign.
- Mike Minogue heads to Mass GOP convention ready to take on Maura Healey: 'She's bankrupting our state'
Mike Minogue, a combat veteran and former Abiomed CEO, is running for Massachusetts governor as a political outsider, challenging two Charlie Baker administration veterans. He emphasizes his business and military background, along with a campaign focused on accountability and affordability, to unseat incumbent Governor Maura Healey.