Gov. Charlie Baker sat in the sun on the State House lawn Monday afternoon, relishing a victory for his administration and some in the Legislature.
With the stroke of his pen, Baker signed into law an energy bill that aims to diversify the state’s energy portfolio, spur the development of an offshore wind industry and protect customer wallets.
The bill consumed much of the political attention on Beacon Hill this year and was a priority for the governor, legislative leaders, and rank and file lawmakers, as evidenced by the large bipartisan contingent applauding as Baker signed the bill.