Chester Tam

Good morning to everyone in Massachusetts who is tired of the blame game. Recently, Maura Healey signed an executive order aiming to add 10 gigawatts of new power by 2035, along with expanded energy storage, claiming it could save residents up to $10 billion over time. The plan focuses on an “all-of-the-above” approach, including solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and some natural gas, while also pushing demand reduction through things like electric vehicle infrastructure and energy efficiency. At the same time, the administration says rising global tensions, including conflict involving Iran, are driving up fuel costs, with estimates that it’s costing Massachusetts drivers about $2.4 million per day. But here’s what many residents are asking. If affordability is the priority, why are we still limiting reliable, proven energy sources that could help bring down costs right now? Massachusetts already has some of the highest energy prices in the country. Businesses are feeling it. Families are feeling it. And young people trying to build a future here are feeling it. Even state officials have acknowledged that energy costs are now one of the biggest concerns for businesses looking to stay or move here. Residents across the Commonwealth need to realize that it is an election year, and Maura Healey will say anything to get reelected. If she wins, the administration will continue with the Net Zero 2050 agenda, which many believe will continue driving utility costs higher.

@MassDailyNews The judicial system is broken.

BREAKING: Boston police officer charged with manslaughter after fatally shooting suspect who allegedly carjacked a vehicle, rammed a cruiser, and drove stolen car at police massdailynews.com/2026/03/19/bos…

OUCH Massachusetts lost $4.18B in adjusted gross income in 2023, the first full year of the "millionaire's tax" new data show. Chart by @PioneerBoston issued with warning "persistence and scale of these losses signal structural competitiveness challenges" for MA #mapoli

@ClegfitchMark Do they really know? Why do they keep getting reelected?

@islantstudio I keep harping on the same thing...You, and so many, write these things as if you think the Democrats are unaware of these truths... The simple reality is that the destruction of the economy is what the Democrats INTEND....it is their GOAL. They are not stupid--they are EVIL.

Good morning to everyone in Massachusetts who know why people and businesses are looking elsewhere. Over the past few years, Massachusetts has seen a number of businesses and high earners reconsider whether this is still the best place to live, invest, and grow a company. One of the biggest reasons many people point to is the new Massachusetts Millionaires Tax, which adds an additional tax on income above $1 million. Supporters said it would only impact a small group of people. But critics warned that policies like this can change how entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders view a state when deciding where to live or expand. It’s why stories like the one involving Howard Schultz, the founder of Starbucks, deciding to leave California for Florida after that state passed a similar “millionaire’s tax” proposal have people talking again about the broader economic impact of tax policy. Whether you run a large company, a small business, or you’re simply trying to build a life here, the conversation ultimately comes back to the same question: Are we creating an environment where people want to stay and invest, or one where they feel pushed to leave? When businesses and high earners move out, it doesn’t just affect them. It affects jobs, local economies, and the long-term economic health of the entire Commonwealth.

@65_stratocaster Healey has no solutions, just an agenda.

@islantstudio She’ll cost us more. Over time. 🙄

Good morning to everyone in Massachusetts who is tired of the blame game. Recently, Maura Healey signed an executive order aiming to add 10 gigawatts of new power by 2035, along with expanded energy storage, claiming it could save residents up to $10 billion over time. The plan focuses on an “all-of-the-above” approach, including solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and some natural gas, while also pushing demand reduction through things like electric vehicle infrastructure and energy efficiency. At the same time, the administration says rising global tensions, including conflict involving Iran, are driving up fuel costs, with estimates that it’s costing Massachusetts drivers about $2.4 million per day. But here’s what many residents are asking. If affordability is the priority, why are we still limiting reliable, proven energy sources that could help bring down costs right now? Massachusetts already has some of the highest energy prices in the country. Businesses are feeling it. Families are feeling it. And young people trying to build a future here are feeling it. Even state officials have acknowledged that energy costs are now one of the biggest concerns for businesses looking to stay or move here. Residents across the Commonwealth need to realize that it is an election year, and Maura Healey will say anything to get reelected. If she wins, the administration will continue with the Net Zero 2050 agenda, which many believe will continue driving utility costs higher.

@DinoC20513 They have been screaming global warning for decades, and nothing has happened.

@islantstudio Liberalism is a mental Disorder

@dicko195 Exactly, but she will, and many will believe her.

@islantstudio She can't blame the Iran War, that started well after my utilities went thru the roof. NATIONAL GREED.

@dicko195 It won't go down because of this green agenda.

@islantstudio 1)So I pay for the solar, electric stations and wind farms to be built or subsidized, and my bill goes up. 2)Years later after the infrastructure is built and being finished, I still have to pay for high gas and electric costs. I'm paying twice! 3) When does my bill EVER GO DOWN?

@woodskiff16 November 3rd can't come soon enough. We need a Republican governor.

@islantstudio Dumping this entire Healey administration cannot happen soon enough. How many examples of disastrous decisions, stumbles, and pivots does this state need?

@usamom64 It's getting worse.

@islantstudio Too bad governor rainbow wants to keep drug cartels around Boston she needs the money to pay for her cocaine and foreign freeloaders welfare, she wants to keep her voters stoned stuck and stupid

The New Frontline summit at UMass Dartmouth today. Spent the day listening from experts on cartel tactics, human and chemical trafficking, and the harsh reality of the fentanyl crisis. 93 percent of fatal opioid poisonings in Massachusetts involve it. Grateful for the conversations and connections as we work toward real solutions for safer streets in Massachusetts. Issues like these is why I'm showing up and listening but also taking the time to speak and make connections with the experts. I’m committed to bringing these issues to Beacon Hill and fighting for our communities.

Good morning to everyone in Massachusetts who believes taxpayer dollars should be protected and accounted for. Members of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee have launched a probe into possible fraud within the state’s Medicaid system and are requesting information from Maura Healey about what they described as concerning reports. The investigation is focused on the state’s Medicaid program, known as MassHealth, which provides healthcare coverage to millions of residents across the Commonwealth. When reports of fraud involving public benefits begin to surface, it raises serious concerns about oversight and accountability. These programs are funded by taxpayers and are meant to help people who genuinely need assistance. Yet at the same time, the Legislature continues to block the audit that voters supported. If our leaders are serious about transparency and protecting taxpayer dollars, then there should be no hesitation to allow a full audit. The people of Massachusetts deserve to know exactly where their money is going.

@MWMA_IND @FLH99RoadKing Wonder what this investigation will find.

@islantstudio @FLH99RoadKing Please, they wouldn’t even give snap data. This is just not happening.

Good morning to everyone in Massachusetts who is tired of the politics around energy and just wants real solutions to lower their utility bills. Recently, Maura Healey said her administration is focused on lowering gas and electric bills and bringing more energy into the Northeast. She pointed to legislation she claims could remove billions of dollars from energy costs and mentioned rebates that were recently issued to help offset high utility bills. But many families and small businesses across Massachusetts continue to ask a simple question. If lowering energy costs is truly the goal, why are policies still in place that limit reliable energy sources that could actually bring those costs down? For years, proposals to expand natural gas pipelines into New England have faced strong political opposition. Projects that could have brought more supply into the region and helped lower prices were blocked, leaving Massachusetts dependent on limited supply and volatile energy markets. Instead of taking accountability for those policy decisions, the governor recently blamed rising gas prices on Donald Trump and what she described as a war in Iran. Meanwhile, residents across the Commonwealth are less interested in political blame and more interested in one thing: finally bringing down the cost of energy in Massachusetts.

@franco5312 More likely to sue the Trump administration for finding fraud.

@islantstudio waiting for AG Campbell to file a lawsuit against Congress using the Massachusetts Healthcare Privacy Law.

@zagarellaj I pray the voters understand this.

@islantstudio She is more responsible than Trump when it comes to energy cost increases and it may bite her ass in November.

@Cumminslife2024 @capegunworks @FightBackMA @LisaMairForMA If gun owners want their gun rights protected, they need to register and show up to vote.

@islantstudio @capegunworks @FightBackMA @LisaMairForMA Wow, people actually standing up for gun owners in this state, we need more of them like you two.

Two Massachusetts State Representative candidates standing together in support of repealing Chapter 135. Remember to vote No in November. Lisa Mair 12 Worcester District and Chester Tam 9th Bristol District joining The Civil Rights Coalition event and meeting so many people who care about this issue. If this matters to you, please consider signing up and volunteering to help the cause. Every voice and every effort makes a difference.