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Massachusetts' tax reform bill is now law. How big of a boost is it?

Massachusetts Senate President Karen Spilka joins Radio Boston to talk about the benefits and address the pushback.

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In the News, InterviewGray MilkowskiOctober 5, 2023WBUR, Radio Boston
Senate President's remarks during tax relief signing

Senate President Spilka makes remarks alongside Governor Healey and Speaker Mariano, after tax relief is signed into law.

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Remarks & Op-EdsGray MilkowskiOctober 5, 2023
Op-ed: Tax relief makes Mass. more affordable

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.

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Remarks & Op-EdsGray MilkowskiOctober 4, 2023Commonwealth Magazine
Catching up with Senate President Karen Spilka

Senate President Spilka joins hosts Sue O’Connell and Matt Prichard to talk tax relief, what’s next for the Senate, and more.

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InterviewGray MilkowskiOctober 1, 2023NBC Boston, @Issue
$1 billion tax break bill set for House, Senate votes this week

More 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.

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In the NewsGray MilkowskiSeptember 26, 2023GBH
Beacon Hill returns to unfinished business

In an interview with Playbook, Senate President Spilka discusses the Massachusetts Senate’s agenda for Fall 2023.

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InterviewGray MilkowskiSeptember 5, 2023POLITICO Massachusetts Playbook
Spilka, Edwards celebrate in-state tuition with El Mundo Boston

Senate President Spilka joins Senator Lydia Edwards and El Mundo Boston to celebrate in-state tuition for all becoming law in Massachusetts.

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Interview, In the NewsGray MilkowskiSeptember 5, 2023El Mundo Boston, La Hora del Cafe
Senate President discusses need for tax reform in Massachusetts

Senate President Karen Spilka discusses tax relief, the legislature, and today’s issues with WCVB’s On the Record.

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Interview, In the NewsGray MilkowskiSeptember 3, 2023WCVB, On the Record
Senate President's remarks at MassReconnect launch

Senate President Spilka makes remarks prior to the launch of MassReconnect, at MassBay Community College.

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Remarks & Op-EdsGray MilkowskiAugust 24, 2023
Senate President's remarks celebrating tuition equity with Governor Healey

Senate President Spilka joins Governor Healey at Norther Essex Community college for a celebration of in-state tuition.

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Remarks & Op-EdsGray MilkowskiAugust 22, 2023
Lawmakers tour flood damage in North Andover, Haverhill

State 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.

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In the NewsGray MilkowskiAugust 16, 2023The Eagle-Tribune
Senate President Spilka makes remarks at the signing of the FY24 budget

Senate President Spilka joins state leaders as the Governor signs the FY24 state budget.

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Remarks & Op-EdsGray MilkowskiAugust 9, 2023
Senate President talks budget with Jon Keller

During 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.

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Interview, In the NewsGray MilkowskiAugust 6, 2023WBZ, Keller@Large
Remarks at press conference announcing $20M in funding farms impacted by flooding

The Senate President joins members and advocates in announcing $20M in funding for farms impacted by flooding in western Massachusetts.

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Remarks & Op-EdsGray MilkowskiJuly 24, 2023
State senate proposes $20 million in funding to help farms impacted by flooding

State 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.

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In the NewsGray MilkowskiJuly 24, 2023Western Mass. News
Spilka and Senator Edwards discuss tuition equity with El Mundo Boston

State 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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In the News, InterviewGray MilkowskiJuly 12, 2023El Mundo Boston, La Hora del Cafe
Op-ed: It’s time to prioritize mental health care in 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.

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Remarks & Op-EdsGray MilkowskiJune 1, 2022MetroWest Daily News
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