On Wednesday, President Joe Biden's pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Michael Regan, underwent his confirmation hearing. His nomination received largely bi-partisan support, so it is expected that Mr. Regan will be confirmed as the new...
Government Affairs
Governor Baker’s COVID-19 Closure Orders Held Constitutional
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker was within his constitutional authority to issue broad executive orders shutting down most of the state in an effort to restrict the spread of the coronavirus, according to the Supreme Judicial Court’s most recent opinion. The...
Green New Deal: Climate Legislation or Empty Promises?
With sweeping declarations identifying a need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create thousands of high-paying jobs, the proposed Green New Deal superficially appears to be the climate legislation that green advocates have been waiting for. However, upon closer...
CMBG3 Attends Conversation With Indian Ambassador
CMBG3’s Government Affairs team recently attended a candid conversation with Indian Ambassador to the United States, Taranjit Sandhu. This event was organized by the New England Council, a non-partisan alliance of businesses, academic and health institutions, and...
CMBG3 Attends Conversation With Canadian Ambassador
CMBG3’s Government Affairs team recently attended a candid conversation with Canadian Ambassador to the United States, Kirsten Hillman. Ambassador Hillman addressed Canadian relations with the United States and other issues of importance to New England and the entire...
Massachusetts Covid Response Rolls Back Openings
In response to the increasing numbers of Covid-19 cases, Governor Charlie Baker announced several executive orders as forms of “targeted interventions.” We expect the orders will be received by some as an intelligent step to combat the public health concerns, while...