Politics & Government
Ayanna Pressley Says Massachusetts 'Isn't Ready To Reopen'
The congresswoman wasn't the only person to question the speed at which the state plans to reopen.
MASSACHUSETTS — The reaction to the phased reopening plan state officials unveiled Monday has been mixed: Some people think it's too much, too fast, while some people think it's too little, too slow. It's not hard to tell what group U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley is in.
The Democratic congresswoman said Tuesday morning on Twitter that Massachusetts "isn't ready to reopen" and said the decisions should not represent a battle between safety and the economy.
Pressley later clarified she was not taking a "jab" at Baker, but hoped to meet in the middle for an approach that satisfies the concerns of her constituents.
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Yesterday’s announcement left us with more questions than answers and I have been on the phone with families worried about childcare, faith leaders concerned it is not safe to gather, and small businesses worried about their workers’ health & access to PPE.
— Ayanna Pressley (@AyannaPressley) May 19, 2020
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh also split with some of the guidelines announced by Baker, including how much capacity offices in the city should be allowed to open at. Read more about what Walsh said Tuesday here.
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The state started to reopen Monday when Baker announced the construction and manufacturing industries and houses of worship could resume, though with restrictions. See more information on the reopening of Massachusetts.
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