Senator Rausch Launches Survey For Local Businesses

Last week, Senator Rausch launched a survey for small business owners within the Norfolk, Bristol, and Middlesex District who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Findings from the survey will be used to inform statewide policy solutions in the Massachusetts state legislature to combat the coronavirus pandemic and related economic downturn.

"Small businesses are the backbones of our communities, and COVID-19 has posed significant challenges for our local and state economies," said Senator Rausch. "Whether someone is a constituent of mine or owns a business within my district, I want to hear from our local business leaders to ensure the legislature's actions are as responsive to our local economies' needs as possible."

Examples of state-level action in Massachusetts taken by the legislature have included extending tax deadlines, increasing regulatory flexibility for restaurants, modifying permit conditions, and extending municipal permitting deadlines. Any feedback pertaining to federal COVID-19 response obtained through the survey will be forwarded to the Massachusetts' congressional delegation.

Business owners can take the survey at https://www.beccarauschma.com/small-businesses any time before October 23, 2020. Any questions about the survey can be directed to Senator Rausch's office at becca.rausch@masenate.gov or (617) 722-1555.

Senator Becca Rausch represents the Norfolk, Bristol and Middlesex District, comprised of Attleboro, Franklin, Millis, Natick, Needham, Norfolk, North Attleborough, Plainville, Sherborn, Wayland, Wellesley, and Wrentham. Currently in her first term, Senator Rausch serves as the Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government and the Senate Vice Chair of the Joint Committee on Elder Affairs.