Mass. Gov. Healey embraces gas tax holiday, setting up showdown with GOP rival Mike Minogue

Gov. Maura Healey and GOP challenger Mike Minogue are both pushing gas tax relief, but they're offering competing visions for how long it should last and how to pay for it.
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