Remarks & Op-Eds
Senate President Spilka joins Governor Healey as she announces pardons for misdemeanor marijuana convictions.
It’s well past time to argue the merits and necessity of a robust early education and care infrastructure in Massachusetts and get to work on implementing a solution. That’s why this week the Senate is taking up the EARLY ED Act, comprehensive early education and care reform that will help teach our youngest learners and stabilize this crucial sector of our economy.
Senate President Spilka addresses members and community leaders before the Senate unveiled a bust of Frederick Douglass in the Senate Chamber.
Senate President Spilka delivers remarks during the signing ceremony for the Governor’s Economic Development Plan.
Senate President Spilka joins the families of Massachusetts’ servicemembers who have made the ultimate sacrifice, for a moving and somber annual tradition.
Senate President, Senator Cyr, and Senator Jehlen stand with advocates after the passage of a menstrual equity bill in the Senate.
Senate President Spilka makes remarks alongside Governor Healey and Speaker Mariano, after tax relief is signed into law.
The culmination of more than a year of work by the Legislature, this law strikes the critically important balance of providing tangible, permanent financial relief for Massachusetts families, seniors, and businesses, while ensuring that robust state funding for the Commonwealth’s most vital programs and institutions will continue.
Senate President Spilka makes remarks prior to the launch of MassReconnect, at MassBay Community College.
Senate President Spilka joins Governor Healey at Norther Essex Community college for a celebration of in-state tuition.
Senate President Spilka joins state leaders as the Governor signs the FY24 state budget.
The Senate President joins members and advocates in announcing $20M in funding for farms impacted by flooding in western Massachusetts.
Everyone has a story. A family member who can’t get an appointment with a therapist for months. A child suffering an acute episode languishing in the emergency room, waiting for a treatment bed to open up. A friend who is considering a career change due to historic levels of burnout.