Politics & Government

What Can Massachusetts Do About Revenue Shortfalls, Downturn In Commercial Real Estate Value?

"Our leaders and our candidates are the ones who stand up for a stronger and more fair economy," Steve Kerrigan said.

(Sean Barnacoat/CBS Boston)

June 10, 2024

BOSTON – Massachusetts Democratic Party chairman Steve Kerrigan, fresh off the party's annual convention last weekend in Worcester, joined WBZ-TV to discuss a variety of topics related to the economy.

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"Our leaders and our candidates are the ones who stand up for a stronger and more fair economy," Kerrigan said. Kerrigan was asked to define the party's economic philosophy.

"I don't know that we as a party have an economic philosophy. We do have a platform and it is about creating opportunity for folks through things like a stronger education system," Kerrigan said. "If you don't have a good education, that's going to impact your ability to get a job. If you don't have health care, you're going to be sicker and not able to attend work. So all of those things play into how we can build a better economy."

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