February 9, 2026
Jon Hurst on Agenda for Leadership
“For retailers and other small businesses, the rising costs of taxes, energy, and housing have made it harder to invest, hire, and grow in Massachusetts. By pursuing reforms that lower barriers, modernize regulations, and make the Commonwealth more affordable, the plan outlined in the Agenda for Leadership 2026 lays out a clear path to restore our economic competitiveness and offers hope for a stronger business climate and a more prosperous future for workers, entrepreneurs, and families.”
~ Jon Hurst, Retailers Association of Massachusetts