Danielle Allen in National Public Radio


On Budget & Economy: East-west rail clearly important; definitely a high priority

She said she heard a lot about the issues of concern to people in Western Massachusetts. "I heard from a lot of people about young people moving away and not staying in this part of the state," Allen said. "East-west rail that is clearly important, definitely a high priority. In the context of the pandemic I heard about slowness by Beacon Hill. That is the dynamic I want to change I want us to be one commonwealth."
Source: WAMC Albany-NPR on 2022 Massachusetts gubernatorial race Jun 15, 2021

On Government Reform: Democracy is about working, deciding, acting together

Imagine a state government that in a crisis jumps in and activates all of our talents in response. Imagine one Commonwealth where those who are in power recognize their responsibility to the greater good and where those who felt powerless are reconnected to their own agency through communal action. That's what democracy is about: coming together, working together, learning together, deciding together, and acting together.
Source: WAMC Albany-NPR on 2022 Massachusetts gubernatorial race Jun 15, 2021

On Health Care: COVID: Mandatory vaccinations for elderly, prison workers

Allen also backed the idea of mandatory vaccination for some state employees. "I do think that any job that involves working with vulnerable populations--that includes both elderly populations and incarcerated people--should have a requirement for vaccination," Allen said. "I think that is a very basic part of ensuring health and safety in the work environment."
Source: WGBH Boston-NPR on 2022 Massachusetts gubernatorial race Jun 25, 2021

On Tax Reform: Better targeted investment than two-month sales tax holiday

Allen dismissed Gov. Charlie Baker's proposed two-month sales-tax holiday for Massachusetts, saying the estimated $900 million Baker wants to return to residents would be better used for targeted investments in high-need areas. "I think that we should be taking the opportunity of the [budget] surplus to consider strategic investments in our people, in our infrastructure, in our economy," Allen said.
Source: WGBH Boston-NPR on 2022 Massachusetts gubernatorial race Jun 25, 2021

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