DiMasi vocalized his opposition to casino gaming in Massachusetts, outlined his new proposal to grow renewable energy jobs in the Commonwealth, and offered his thoughts on changes to municipal government. With the legislature holding a major casino hearing yesterday after the speech, the Speaker's comments on gaming dominated press coverage.
The Boston Globe covered the speech in today's front page story encompassing the day's casino news. And also laid out the full prepared text.
The Boston Herald ran several articles referencing the Speaker's address, including gambling pieces by Casey Ross and Scott Van Voorhis, as well as an editorial on casinos, a story on the Speaker's plan for municipalities, and editorial thoughts on the Speaker's non-casino ideas.
The Boston Business Journal gives a rundown of the speech.
NECN ran several pieces featuring the address throughout the day. (Here and here).
WCVB Channel 5 did the same. (Here and here).
The extensive media coverage of the event further solidified the Chamber's Government Affairs Forum as the region'sleading platform for public policy leaders to make news.
In the Speaker's own words, "The Chamber’s Government Affairs breakfasts are a meaningful way for leaders in government to get together with leaders in business to share ideas and work together to improve our great Commonwealth."
View photos of the event here.
