Jon Hurst
@JonHurstRAM
President, @RetailersofMA; small biz advocate. #BuyInMA . Views are my own; retweets & likes not necessarily endorsements.
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Meet Our Member: Holly Cleaners Trusted since 1956, Holly Cleaners has been keeping wardrobes at their best with expert dry cleaning, tailoring, and garment care. Learn more: hollycleaners.com
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Mark your calendars! Massachusetts Sales Tax Holiday is coming (August 9 & 10, 2025)! Enjoy two full days of tax-free shopping, the perfect time to grab big-ticket items or stock up on essentials. Learn more: retailersma.org
Opinion | Does pop music need a retirement age? bostonglobe.com/2025/07/15/opi… via @BostonGlobe
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Meet Our Member: Shoe Market Your one-stop shop for shoes, clothing, handbags, and more! With new finds every visit, it’s the perfect spot for a true local shopping experience. Learn more: theshoemarket.com
“I can’t see any representation for premium payers or taxpayers on that commission,” Hurst said. “#smallbiz, large businesses, #taxpayers, & #consumers, they end up with the bill, the unfair bill.” #mabiz #mapoli @jonchesto Healey names new members to Health Policy Commission…
#mapoli #smallbiz #mabiz "We need to have actual premium-paying & taxpaying advocates on that @Mass_HPC board, as opposed to the industry, whether it's hospitals or pharma or a union rep being from the health care industry," Hurst said. "It just goes to show that, really, the…
A judge in Boston dismissed over 120 cases because there aren’t enough public defense attorneys to take on needy defendants. reason.com/2025/07/25/bos…
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Knowing the price of care isn’t enough, you need to know if it’s safe. A new op-ed from Leapfrog's President & CEO Leah Binder and @ERISAIndCmte President & CEO James Gelfand makes the case for price and quality transparency. Read the article: realclearhealth.com/2025/07/24/pri…
.@ChuckGrassley joins 100+ Members of Congress in support of the Combating #OrganizedRetailCrime Act. Thank you for your support of bipartisan legislation to protect retailers, employees and communities across the country. bit.ly/4eZ48eL
38 state AGs+ovr 260 businesses endorsed my Combating Organized Retail Crime Act Retail crime funds criminal orgs like cartels&costs US families $500 annually My bill wld improve fed response+establish tools 2recover goods/illicit proceeds Cong must build on this support&act NOW
The New England Patriots are saddened to learn of the passing of music legend Ozzy Osbourne, who provided the iconic intro for Patriots games for over 20 years. Condolences to his family and all who mourn his loss.
100+ Boston criminal defendants have their cases tossed due to attorney strike … unacceptable! bostonherald.com/2025/07/22/100…
Boston judge dismisses over 100 cases amid lawyer stoppage #crime #mabiz #smallbiz #mapoli bostonglobe.com/2025/07/22/met… via @BostonGlobe
Market Basket fires two top executives, allies of Arthur T. Demoulas @jonchesto bostonglobe.com/2025/07/22/bus… via @BostonGlobe
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Meet Our Member: European Auto Solutions Located in Waltham, European Auto Solutions is your trusted destination for expert BMW and Mercedes-Benz service, repair, and restoration. Learn more: virtualeas.com
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Meet Our Member: Truly’s Summer days call for Truly's! This family-owned favorite has been serving homemade ice cream and fresh-baked treats since 1989, creating sweet moments for the community. Learn more: trulys.com
#BigHealthCareMA is putting the #MABiz #SmallBiz #consumers economy at risk. Premium payers & taxpayers can't afford their demands which puts our competitiveness at risk. #mapoli pro.stateaffairs.com/ma/news/insura…
#Creditcard #swipefees banks charge merchants to process transactions will drive up the price of school and college supplies by $3 billion this year and cost the average family between $20 and $30. #CreditCardCompetitionAct @NRFnews #backtoschool tinyurl.com/5b6tkes3
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Retail violence is rising. Prevention takes more than policy—it takes preparedness. bit.ly/3IB9OPT
Missouri's Eli Drinkwitz on whether he favors SEC 8 or 9-game schedule: "I've been for the 9th game. If its for the players & fans, it's a 9-game (SEC) season. If it's for coach preservation ... hey I get it."