Beacon Hill Update
A legislative briefing on key small business issues related to:

• Unemployment Insurance Taxes
• Labor Mandates (wage theft, restrictive scheduling)
• Taxation
• Energy Expenses

Healthcare Affordability and Equity
Small businesses often feel like they are forced to pay more for health insurance yet receive less. Sandra Wolitzki, Deputy Chief Health Care Division, Office of the Attorney General will share more about steps that are being taken to tackle affordability.

An Act Investing in the Future of Our Health: Hear from Lauren Peters, the Undersecretary of Health Policy, Executive Office of Health and Human Services, about Governor Baker’s bill to address health challenges in Massachusetts, including reforms to the state’s unique merged market.

Legislative Health Policy: Senator Cynthia Friedman, Chair of the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing will share more about proposed policies from legislative leaders to help mitigate the high cost of insurance for Massachusetts small businesses.