Spilka said the state Senate recently passed a bill that targets reducing the co-pay residents face while paying for prescription drugs that treat illnesses such as asthma and high blood pressure, which impacts lower-income residents at a higher rate.
Read MoreAnd last week, the upper chamber quickly passed a bill aimed at closing gender and demographic wage gaps. Jehlen thanked Spilka for prioritizing these issues that primarily affect women and LGBTQ+ folks, again pointing to the power of having a woman leading the chamber.
Read More“I don’t say that very often for bills coming through the Legislature, but this one is simple,” said Senate President Karen Spilka at a press conference following the Senate vote. “If we truly believe in equality for women and menstruating people, then making period products accessible is something that we absolutely need to do.”
Read MoreMassachusetts Senate President Karen Spilka joins Radio Boston to talk about the benefits and address the pushback.
Read MoreMore than 565,000 families in Massachusetts will benefit next year from an expanded tax credit of $440 for children, disabled adults and seniors under a compromise tax break package that top Democratic lawmakers announced Tuesday.
Read MoreSenate President Spilka joins Senator Lydia Edwards and El Mundo Boston to celebrate in-state tuition for all becoming law in Massachusetts.
Read MoreSenate President Karen Spilka discusses tax relief, the legislature, and today’s issues with WCVB’s On the Record.
Read MoreState lawmakers toured flood damage sites in North Andover and Haverhill on Wednesday, where officials are assessing the extent of wrecked businesses, homes, public infrastructure and other buildings as they prepare to seek federal disaster relief money.
Read MoreDuring a conversation with WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller, Sen. President Karen Spilka addressed the budget, and why it takes so long for the state to reach an agreement year after year.
Read MoreState senate leaders are proposing $20 million, the most financial assistance that Massachusetts Senate President Karen Spilka said she can ever recall to help local farmers who have suffered unfathomable damage in recent weeks.
Read MoreState Senate President Karen Spilka joined "La Hora Del Café" to talk about the significance of having the state legislature include funding for In-state tuition in the state's budget.
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