The Roman Catholic bishops of Massachusetts have released a statement opposing the ROE Act abortion-expansion bill in Massachusetts and encouraging Catholics to contact their legislators about it.
"We urge all people of good will, regardless of what faith they practice, to vigorously oppose these extreme measures," the bishops said in a written statement.
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.
