STATE LAWMAKERS MAY FORCE MASSACHUSETTS TO REJOIN CLIMATE PACT

Massachusetts state lawmakers may pursue legislation next month forcing the state to join a regional greenhouse gas initiative, in order to overturn the decision by Gov. Mitt Romney (R) not to take part in the plan because of its cost, state officials say. Democrats who back the plan believe they likely have the votes to override a gubernatorial veto. Seven Northeast states unveiled Dec. 20 a memorandum of understanding (MOU) establishing the regional greenhouse gas initiative (RGGI), which sets up...