After protests turned violent in Boston and President Trump called governors "weak," @CharlieBakerMA set to address media at State House at 3:30 p.m. Baker also expected to clarify details on which businesses can reopen when. Here's link to live stream: mass.gov/covid19-updates
.@CharlieBakerMA starting press conference now
.@CharlieBakerMA today releasing guidance for retail stores, child care, and youth programs amid #reopening plans. They're expected to be posted here: mass.gov/info-details/r…
.@CharlieBakerMA on protests: The murder of George Floyd "at the hands of police" was a tragedy. "People everywhere have gone through awful, terrible moments ... [that] have all pushed many far beyond what we're all used to dealing with" during the pandemic
.@CharlieBakerMA thanking everyone who marched "safely" and "every first responder who was on the streets last night."
"To the criminals and cowards who tarnished [the protest] I expect your day in court will be coming soon."
"To the criminals and cowards who tarnished [the protest] I expect your day in court will be coming soon."
.@CharlieBakerMA: "They are all unacceptable, every instance of discrimination. But injustice experienced at the "hands of a public institution" that should be rooting it out might be the "most despicable act of all."
.@CharlieBakerMA: "It's a truly wretched combination: fear, anger, and hopelessness." But he said those who protested safely dwarfed those who did not.
.@CharlieBakerMA in message to residents, asking them to use strength amid these times for good. "Use it to say something when it would be easier to be silent. ... We owe it to one another and those who come after us to find a path forward."
.@CharlieBakerMA, growing emotional in criticizing Trump directly. Amid these times, "He is simply nowhere to be found."
.@CharlieBakerMA, asked about his reaction to "weak" comment, said he actually missed governor's call with Trump today
.@CharlieBakerMA: "I don't want to take somebody's right to speak out." But if you do, you should recognize that for us "to continue to make the progress we've made in battling COVID-19 ... people need to respect the virus, wear a face covering and keep your distance."
.@CharlieBakerMA, asked if he wish he spoke out sooner against Trump: "I've spoken out more than once," and "probably more than my colleagues," in an apparent reference to other Republicans
.@CharlieBakerMA, asked if he ordered the National Guard last night, said he coordinated with city. "I didn't do it without, that was a coordinated and joint decision."
Here are the new rules @CharlieBakerMA released today for retail stores: mass.gov/info-details/s…
Some details: 40 percent capacity limit or 8 people (including store staff) per 1,000 square feet of accessible, indoor space
Some details: 40 percent capacity limit or 8 people (including store staff) per 1,000 square feet of accessible, indoor space
.@CharlieBakerMA: "I think America is at its greatest and at its best when its leaders promote the notion that we all have a stake" in each other.
.@CharlieBakerMA, asked if he'll redeploy National Guard again in anticipation of protests, notes they've technically been activated since mid-March. "They've had a lot to do the last several months."
