Spilka was asked about her recent proposal to make schools cellphone-free in an effort to eliminate distractions in the classroom, something Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has commented on as well, saying “we need to rain in the use of cell phones during the school day.
Read MoreKaren Spilka, who has served as President of the Massachusetts Senate since 2018, has helped pass legislation towards economic development, jobs creation, education, juvenile justice and services for the elderly and disabled communities.
Read MoreMassachusetts Senate President Karen Spilka says the federal government needs to take action on immigration.
Read MoreMassachusetts Senate President Karen Spilka speaks about the accomplishments of last session, her plans to make the Legislature more transparent, and her agenda for the new session.
Read MoreKaren Spilka says no options should be ruled out, including tolls for the Cape Cod bridges and congestion pricing in Greater Boston.
Read MoreKaren Spilka also talks about the emergency shelter crisis, the state's budget, free community college and Steward Health's bankruptcy.
Read MoreThe Massachusetts senate is rolling out its plan to make community college free for all students in the Bay State.
Read More“Today, I could not be more excited to have Abigail join our space here in the Senate and I look forward to knowing that thousands of women are going to walk down the hall full of men, walk into our lobby, and be greeted by a woman– Abigail Adams,” Spilka said.
Read MoreThe effort to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 18 to 20 in Massachusetts got a big boost Wednesday from a star of the Boston Celtics… "Society continues to evolve. I think the system that serves it should evolve as well," he said. Brown joined lawmakers making the push to keep young people ages 18 to 20 in the juvenile system. "It makes all the sense in the world. I think all of us in this room, including myself, were one decision away from, you know, being in a different situation," Brown said.
Read MoreSenate President Karen Spilka discusses tax relief, the legislature, and today’s issues with WCVB’s On the Record.
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