Lawmakers inundated with testimony on state’s energy mix

Lawmakers inundated with testimony on state’s energy mix

STATE HOUSE — Gov. Charlie Baker opened the door on Tuesday to including off-shore wind in his immediate energy plans if projects can prove competitive on pricing, prodding lawmakers to act with urgency this fall on two of his initiatives intended facilitate the solar industry and bring large-scale hydroelectric power to Massachusetts.

House and Senate lawmakers are working to update the state's energy laws this session in order to diversify the state's energy mix to meet carbon emission reduction goals while also controlling costs and meeting demand during peak seasons.

Brady says pro-Trump comments taken out of context
Massachusetts

Brady says pro-Trump comments taken out of context

Associated Press

BOSTON (AP) — New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady says his comments that he hopes Donald Trump will win the presidency were taken out of context and an example of why he tries to say as little as possible when speaking publicly.

Brady said during an interview with WEEI-FM radio in Boston (http://bit.ly/1L2fn3x) that his vote is going to be his own personal choice based on how he feels.

Read More