IN VETOING An Act Creating a Next-Generation Roadmap for Massachusetts Climate Policy,Gov, Charlie Baker contradicted his stated commitment to climate leadership, undermined the state’s clean energy sector, and dealt a[nother] blow to environmental justice communities in the Commonwealth. The explanation provided in a five-page letter falsely pits economic growth against climate, health, and equity in […]
David Gasson
Posted inEconomy, Opinion
Earned sick time is good for workers — and businesses
MASSACHUSETTS VOTERS PASSED the earned sick time ballot question by an overwhelming margin last November and the Commonwealth’s new earned sick time law is scheduled to begin on July 1. Attorney General Maura Healey has released preliminary regulations and scheduled a series of hearings across the state to solicit public input. Regrettably, last ditch efforts […]