CXC Policy Roundup

Not a subscriber? Sign up here. BEACON HILL HAPPENINGS - Baker administration announces boost in emissions targets...

[ Not a subscriber? Sign up here ] BEACON HILL HAPPENINGS - It's not all COVID on Beacon Hill: Although lawmakers are heavily focused on responding to the evolving coronavirus crisis, there has been some movement on climate and energy legislation this...

[ Not a subscriber? Sign up here ] BEACON HILL HAPPENINGS - DeLeo hints towards a climate change bill this session: Speaking to the State House News Service this week House Speaker DeLeo said: "it would be his recommendation to extend the session if the Legislature...

"DeLeo and Rep. Kate Hogan, a top deputy, told lawmakers they are investigating two possibilities: meeting in formal sessions later in the year than July 31, which would require a suspension of joint House-Senate rules, and holding formal sessions...

[ Not a subscriber? Sign up here ] BEACON HILL HAPPENINGS - “Gov. Baker prohibits reusable shopping bags during coronavirus emergency” (Mary Saladna, WCVB 5): “Gov. Charlie Baker on Wednesday announced a new public health order related to grocery stores and pharmacies in...

[ Not a subscriber? Sign up here ] BEACON HILL HAPPENINGS - Beacon Hill coronavirus updates: On Monday (3/16) the Speaker and Senate President closed the State House to the public in order to limit the spread of the virus. [more on...

[ Not a subscriber? Sign up here ] BEACON HILL HAPPENINGS - Coronavirus fears disrupt legislative work, climate advocacy on Beacon Hill: The statehouse is not immune to the wide-reaching impacts coronavirus is having on Massachusetts. In an email to lawmakers on Tuesday, House and Senate...

Not a subscriber? Sign up here BEACON HILL HAPPENINGS - Keep an Eye on the Massachusetts 2050 Roadmap Bill: With the passage of its Next Generation Climate bills in January 2020, the Massachusetts Senate laid out its vision for comprehensive climate policy this...

[ Not a subscriber? Sign up here ] BEACON HILL HAPPENINGS - DEVELOPING: Baker Admin Releases Draft Letter Establishing Net-zero Emissions Target: The Baker Administration today (2/26) released a draft of its formal determination letter establishing net-zero greenhouse gas emissions as the Commonwealth’s new...