By Bob Katzen
“The clean energy economy is growing fast and we need to make sure people across Massachusetts can take part in that growth. Today’s summit shows how powerful local collaboration can be. Together, we’re building training pathways that are not only relevant and responsive but also rooted in the needs and aspirations of our communities.”
—Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll on the Healey-Driscoll Administration awarding more than $7.3 million in grants to enhance workforce development in climatetech.
“Massachusetts isn’t just the best state to go to school or start your career – it’s also the best state to retire and live your happiest, healthiest life. But we know that far too many of our older residents are facing challenges, especially with affordability, housing and health care. To help ensure older adults in Massachusetts can live longer, healthier lives on their own terms, we are taking steps to make Massachusetts even more age- and dementia-friendly.”
—Gov. Maura Healey signing an executive order and releasing a new age-friendly state plan which will outline improved ways for Massachusetts agencies to serve older adults, following feedback gathered from across the state.
“When pharmacies offer discounted drug pricing to its customers, they must also charge MassHealth that same low price. At a time when costs are sky-high, our taxpayers should not have to foot the bill for pharmacies’ inaccurate price reporting.”
—Attorney General Andrea Campbell filing a lawsuit against CVS Pharmacy for charging MassHealth, the state’s Medicaid program, higher prices than they offered to the public for the same drugs.
“In the nationwide race to 100 percent clean and renewable energy, Massachusetts is running with the pack. Now it’s time to take the lead. Power from the sun and wind doesn’t pollute, never runs out and shows up for free. Renewable energy is an idea whose time has come.”
—Johanna Neumann, Acting Director of Environment Massachusetts Research and Policy Center on a study that ranks the Bay State 5th in the nation for electric vehicle charging ports and 11th for solar generation, according to the online State of Renewable Energy 2025 dashboard.