"Because of all you've done, we can stand here together tonight and I can say the state of our commonwealth remains strong," he said.
Citing the rising cost of rental units, Baker proposed giving renters a bigger tax break on their monthly payments. He also said his budget bill would propose doubling the tax break for children and dependents. "Massachusetts is one of only two states that doesn't treat this as a crime," Baker said."Forty-eight other states treat this as a crime, because it is a crime."
Another priority is mental health, which has worsened under the anxiety, disruption and isolation that came with pandemic. Baker said it's critical to continue to support and expand access to mental health care. Massachusetts will elect a new governor in 2022, with Charlie Baker opting not to run for reelection.
"Facts are often fungible and curated. Missteps play out in real time and can go viral in the most bizarre and unusual ways. Context is non-existent. And in many cases, history and current events get twisted to support whatever point of view someone is advocating for," he added.
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