Holiday Program Coincides with National Impaired Driving Crackdown BOSTON – To ensure safety for the citizens of Massachusetts, the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) will be conducting alcohol enforcement operations at bars in major Massachusetts cities on New Year’s Eve. The primary objective will be to prevent impaired driving and other alcohol-related harm on the holiday known for heavy alcohol consumption. The ABCC will focus enforcement efforts at bars identified as the last to sell alcohol to a convicted drunk driver, as well as locations recognized by local police as a source of disturbances. “This effort supports safer roads during the holidays,” said Treasurer Deborah Go

Consensus Revenue Hearing - Gardner Auditorium State House, Boston, MA 02133 - Wednesday, December 5, 2018 Secretary Heffernan, Vice Chairwoman Lovely, Chairman Sanchez, and members of the Committee – thank you for the opportunity to testify this morning. I always appreciate the opportunity to have an open conversation with you about the revenue projections and fiscal outlook for Massachusetts. Bond Ratings and Stabilization Fund Most of you have heard me consistently speak about the need to replenish the Rainy-Day fund. I am here today to thank you for your commitment of depositing surplus revenue into the state’s stabilization account – boosting its total to more than $2 billion for the fi