BOSTON — At the same time as a coalition dedicated to passing legislation that would boost the state's hourly minimum wage to $15 delivered its presentation on Beacon Hill, across town in Kenmore Square a McDonald's franchise unveiled the world's first Big Mac machine.
The legislative briefing held by Raise Up Massachusetts, a coalition of labor, religious and community groups, also saw various experts outline a series of reasons for why progressive measures such as instituting paid family and medical leave and imposing additional surtaxes on the state's top earners would help Massachusetts.
BOSTON — Every member of the Massachusetts Congressional delegation, as well as Republican Governor Charlie Baker, offered public words of support on Tuesday after Attorney General Maura Healey announced her office would be joining an American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's temporary travel ban.
"Massachusetts is a global community and we all benefit from the shared experiences of our partners from around the world to support our economy and educational institutions to make our state the best place to live, work and raise a family," Baker said in a prepared statement, adding that his administration "supports" Healey's efforts in fighting Trump's executive order.
