星期二, 4月 21, 2026

Governor Healey Responds to New Data Showing How President Trump Has Abandoned Massachusetts Veterans

Governor Healey Responds to New Data Showing How President Trump Has Abandoned Massachusetts Veterans 
 
BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey is today responding to new data showing how President Donald Trump has abandoned veterans in Massachusetts and across the country. A new analysis by the Boston Globe found that the Veterans Health Administration lost 855 workers in Massachusetts last year, with a net loss of 264 full-time positions statewide. Those who departed were primarily front-line clinicians, including nurses, psychologists and medical support assistants, and these losses are compounded by years of workforce shortages in the agency.  

The exodus of staff was spearheaded by President Trump and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). As a result, it is now harder for veterans to access the care and treatment they need, as they face longer wait times and are often forced to pursue more expensive care outside of the VA network. 

"We’ve talked for a year now about how Donald Trump has abandoned our veterans. It started with Elon Musk and the DOGE layoffs and has continued with catastrophic cuts to health care and services” said Governor Maura Healey. “The incredibly sad reality is that President Trump’s cuts have left veterans with fewer doctors and nurses to care for them, longer wait times and delayed care. In contrast, in Massachusetts, we’ve transformed our veterans homes in Chelsea and Holyoke and doubled down on support for veterans and military families, with a focus on stable staffing and quality care. We’ve also prioritized housing through our End Veteran Homelessness campaign and enacted nation-leading benefits through our HERO Act." 

“In my first 60 days as Secretary, I have traveled across Massachusetts, meeting with veterans, families, and providers and visiting VA facilities in Providence and West Roxbury. In those visits and conversations, I have heard directly about the importance of timely, high-quality care,” said Veterans Services Secretary Eric Goralnick. “Health care depends on access, timeliness and trust, and staffing levels play a key role in all three. When there are fewer frontline staff, it can mean longer wait times, added pressure on providers, and delays in care for veterans. We remain focused on ensuring the system veterans rely on is strong, stable, and responsive, and on supporting veterans and families who may be affected.” 

In contrast, the Healey-Driscoll Administration has made historic investments to strengthen services, improve care, and rebuild trust with the veteran community across Massachusetts. 

Over the past three years, the Healey-Driscoll Administration has: 
  • Transformed the Veterans Homes in Chelsea and Holyoke, achieving full state and federal licensure, strengthening leadership, and improving quality of care.
  • Increased staffing, implemented modern electronic medical records systems, and established new quality improvement programs to ensure better outcomes for veterans.
  • Secured historic funding for the Veterans Homes, including unprecedented investments to support long-term sustainability and high-quality care.
  • Launched the End Veteran Homelessness initiative, making the largest dedicated investment in state history to connect veterans with stable housing.
  • Funded the construction for dozens of affordable units dedicated to veterans through partnerships with MassHousing.
  • Enacted the HERO Act, delivering nation-leading benefits for veterans and military families, including expanded financial support and access to services  
  • Launched the Massachusetts Veteran Ready Business program, certifying employers committed to hiring veterans and connecting them to job fairs, hiring resources, and employment opportunities.
  • Provided landmark grants to veteran community organizations, supporting mental health peer support and suicide prevention programs statewide.
  • Expanded the Statewide Advocacy for Veterans Empowerment (SAVE) program, strengthening peer outreach and ensuring equitable access to support across all regions of the state.
The Healey-Driscoll Administration remains committed to ensuring that every veteran in Massachusetts has access to the care, support, and opportunities they deserve. 

朱宸佐和謝英哲為哈佛學子闡述AI產業策略和社會企業創新

「關於台灣我想聊」講座,哈佛台灣學生會會長沈子耕(中)和講者謝英哲(右三),
朱宸佐(左三),以及嘉賓,波士頓經文處科技組組長蔡孟勳(右一),
僑教中心主任高家富合影。(周菊子攝)
         Boston Orange周菊子麻州劍橋市報導)哈佛台灣學生會(HTSA「關於台灣我想聊」系列座談,日前邀請現於哈佛甘迺迪學院研究的朱宸佐與謝英哲兩位學者,分別針對全球供應鏈重組與台灣社會企業的永續發展深度分享。

哈佛台灣學生會會長沈子耕(右二)和講者諸宸佐(右一),謝英哲(左一)。
(周菊子攝)
朱宸佐曾任夏普與鴻準法務長,具備深厚的法務與產業實戰經驗。他指出,台灣科技業的核心競爭力在於高度紀律的工程師文化與完整的產業聚落,這使得台灣的製造業地位難以撼動。

沈子耕(左)介紹朱宸佐的講題。(周菊子攝)
朱宸佐的講題是「美國製造下的台灣AI供應鍊策略及核心技術保護」。他認為台積電設廠是因應美國商機的策略布局,建議台灣廠商應善用政府「一站式服務」經驗,克服美國高昂的勞工與折舊成本。廠商再評估是否進軍美國時,應衡量是否符合高毛利、高度自動化、具上下游配套、及過半營收來自美國等這4個必要條件目前亞利桑那州和德州具備吸引台灣廠商的最大優勢。

朱宸佐強調,台灣在扶持廠商向美國及世界擴展時,當然也要注意建立全球競爭保護網,包括透過《營業秘密法》與《國家安全法》嚴密保護 32 項關鍵核心技術,並藉由雙向交流,吸引無人機、無人船美國軍工進入台灣。

謝英哲研究台灣社會創新發展。(周菊子攝)
清大特聘教授謝英哲擁有跨學科背景,長期深耕社會企業生態。他分享了如何透過制度設計,讓企業營利與社會責任(CSR)達成雙贏。

謝英哲的講題是「台灣社會創新的發展與未來」。他以「眾社會企業」為例,說明企業聘請身障人士擔任顧問,不僅優化了無障礙空間,更讓弱勢群體轉化為價值提供者。

DOMI 綠然案例,則是推動電子帳單節省經費,並將其投入能源改善,達成環保、互助與減費目標。

朱宸佐指出「星際之門』計畫在美國的五大數據中心坐落地點。(周菊子攝)
信義公益基金會新移民與銀髮族互動,滿足社會實際需求,也為信義房屋集團的企業形象加分

謝英哲直言,當前大企業評選社會創新標案時,已從傳統慈善捐助轉向社會投資報酬率(SROI),核心標準落在「創新故事」、「社會影響力」及「持續力」,企業基金會是被低估了的社會橋樑。

活動當天,波士頓經文處科技組組長蔡孟勳及僑教中心主任高家富亦蒞臨現場,與講者及現場哈佛學子互動。

朱宸佐闡述亞洲模式的政府驅動產業園區。
朱宸佐談及台美關稅貿易談判的影響。
謝英哲用5個小故事來闡述社會創新發展。(周菊子攝)
謝英哲展示他為哈佛商業評論撰寫的社企三部曲。

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第130屆波士頓馬拉松賽男子前3名一起打破前紀錄 John Korir以2:01:52衛冕冠軍

冠軍John Korir衝過終點線。(周菊子攝)
          Boston Orange 綜合編譯)2026年絕對是個馬拉松歷史年,不但同為肯亞跑者的男女子組冠軍約翰·柯瑞爾(John Korir)和莎倫·洛凱迪(Sharon Lokedi)雙雙成功衛冕冠軍,男子組前三名選手的成績,竟一起打破肯亞選手杰弗里·穆泰(Geoffrey Mutai)自 2011 年保持至今的2:03:02賽道紀錄。

女子冠軍Sharon Loked衝過終點線。(周菊子攝)
            130屆波士頓馬拉松賽男子冠軍,29歲的約翰·柯瑞爾(John Korir)在420日這天跑出小時 01  52 秒的成績,比杰弗里·穆泰(Geoffrey Mutai2011年的2小時0302秒,快了整整110秒。

             2011 年以前,波士頓馬拉松的賽道紀錄是另一名肯亞跑者羅伯特·基普羅諾·切魯伊約特(Robert Kiprono Cheruiyot)在 2010 年創下的 2:05:52

第130屆波士頓馬拉松賽男女冠軍。(周菊子攝)
             當杰弗里·穆泰(Geoffrey Mutai)在 2011 年把這紀錄一舉推進  50 秒,幅度之大在馬拉松頂尖賽事中極其罕見,因而稱之為「看似不可觸及(seemingly untouchable)」的跑步成績。

贏得亞軍及季軍的,依序是坦尚尼亞跑者阿爾方斯·菲力克斯·辛布(Alphonce Felix Simbu小時 02 47 秒,以及肯亞跑者班森·基普魯托(Benson Kipruto 2 小時 02  50 秒。他們2人和冠軍的成績,都打破了原有的賽道紀錄(2:03:02)。

輪椅組男女冠軍。(周菊子攝)
馬拉松賽評論家們感嘆,以前人們認為杰弗里·穆泰(Geoffrey Mutai)能夠跑出2:03:02的成績,是順風(Tailwind)帶來的優勢,今年竟一舉有3名跑者打破這紀錄,證明跑步者的確有實力,靠的不是順風。

女子組冠軍,32歲的莎倫·洛凱迪(Sharon Lokedi),成績是小時 18  51 秒,只比她自己去年打破紀錄的2:17:22慢了一點。起初她是和十幾個人一起跑,直跑到20 英里處心碎坡(Heartbreak Hill)附近,她才開始突圍,並在最後 3 英里甩開肯亞同胞洛伊斯·切姆農(Loice Chemnung),順利蟬聯后座。

波士頓市長吳弭(右)為男子冠軍鼓掌。(周菊子攝)
美國選手潔西卡·麥克萊恩(Jessica McClain)以 2 小時 20  49 秒獲得第五名,並創下美國女子選手在波士頓馬拉松賽道的最快紀錄。美國選手男子組的索海爾·塔爾比(Zouhair Talbi)也以 2 小時 03  45 秒創下美國男子選手在波士頓馬拉松賽中的最快成績,名列第五

輪椅組由瑞士名將馬塞爾·胡格(Marcel Hug)以 1 小時 16  06 秒的成績,奪下個人第九座波士頓馬拉松冠軍,這也是他的四連霸。他最終以 6  38 秒的巨大差距領先亞軍。

波士頓市長吳弭(右)為男子冠軍戴桂冠後,聆聽肯亞國歌。(周菊子攝)
女子輪椅組則由英國選手伊登·雷恩博-庫柏(Eden Rainbow-Cooper)以 1 小時 30  51 秒封后,這不僅是她近三年內第二度在波士頓奪冠,她更從 5 公里處起便一路領先至終點。

今年這第130屆波士頓馬拉松賽有多位名人參加,包括前波士頓棕熊隊(Bruins)隊長齊德諾·查拉(Zdeno Chara3:18:13)及前總統柯林頓的女兒雀兒喜·柯林頓(Chelsea Clinton3:48:12)。太空人Suni Williams 5:53:36

麻州州長Maura Healey為女子冠軍戴桂冠。(周菊子攝)
馬拉松賽女子冠軍。(周菊子攝)
分組冠軍。(周菊子攝)
麻州州長Maura Healey和波士頓市長吳弭為冠軍鼓掌。(周菊子攝)

衝過終點線。
穿出浴裝跑馬拉松。(周菊子攝)
聖誕裝。(周菊子攝)
軍人也跑馬拉松。(周菊子攝)
跑完馬拉松,腳抽筋,劇痛。(周菊子攝)
女子組亞軍衝過終點線。(周菊子攝)
殘障組。(周菊子攝)
終點線前。(周菊子攝)
披國旗跑過終點線。(周菊子攝)
把美國國旗穿上身。(周菊子攝)

跑馬拉松有如跳舞。(周菊子攝)
準備迎接冠軍。(周菊子攝)
主辦單位在終點線後,以“你做到了”鼓勵跑者。(周菊子攝)