Brian Labrie posted a series of tweets on January 9, 2026, highlighting Massachusetts’ ranking in a moving index and advocating for legislative changes concerning public employees.
In his first tweet, Labrie noted Massachusetts’ position in a recent migration report: “Massachusetts ranks 46th in U-Haul’s 2026 Growth Index as residents leave & businesses head to NH https://t.co/qAOmbbOL3b https://t.co/V3stMI0kPK” (January 9, 2026).
Later that day, Labrie promoted a petition supporting proposed legislation: “Sign the petition to Free public employees! Support the Public Employee Choice Act — this bill will help cities and towns retain talented employees! https://t.co/MqQmpQPR4I” (January 9, 2026).
He also referenced specific legislation under consideration in New Hampshire: “New Hampshire – 2026 HB1704 The public employee choice act.” (January 9, 2026).
The U-Haul Growth Index is an annual report that tracks state-to-state migration patterns based on customer moves. In recent years, Massachusetts has seen more residents leaving than arriving, contributing to its lower ranking in such indexes. The Public Employee Choice Act mentioned by Labrie refers to legislative efforts aimed at providing greater flexibility and rights for public sector workers regarding union membership and employment conditions.
