Gov. Baker outlines goals in State of the Commonwealth address

BOSTON -- Gov. Charlie Baker outlined his priorities for the new year when he delivered his last state of the state address before seeking a second term.

The Republican discussed the progress that Massachusetts has made in combatting the opioid overdose epidemic in the Tuesday speech. He called for other measures, including letting police and medical professionals bring high-risk individuals to substance abuse treatment centers, even against their will, for up to 72 hours.

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Baker also talked about ongoing efforts to increase the state's reliance on renewable energy and his push to create 135,000 new housing units in Massachusetts by 2025.

Associated Press