Carbon-Emissions Fee on Gasoline Might Tank Regional Economy, Conservative Think Tanks Say

Carbon-Emissions Fee on Gasoline Might Tank Regional Economy, Conservative Think Tanks Say

Members of several New England think tanks gathered Friday for a summit focused on one common goal:  their opposition to the Transportation Climate Initiative.

The proposed 12-state pact of New England and Mid-Atlantic states would impose fees on fuel providers based on their carbon emissions. This money would then go to expanding public transportation. For drivers, it would increase the price of gasoline by up to 17 cents per gallon.

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Governor Charlie Baker’s Approval Rating Slips in Massachusetts

Matthew McDonald

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker is no longer the most popular governor in America.

Morning Consult released polling results Thursday, January 16 of the most and least popular governors in the United States. Although Baker remains popular in Massachusetts, he is no longer number one.

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