“As we begin our session, it is a privilege to be in this Chamber with you today, in this place where we can listen to and be guided by the voices of our past, the voices of our present, and the voices of our future, and work together for a future where we not only succeed, we become the model for navigating change while maintaining our core values.” - Senate President Karen E. Spilka
Read More“I am proud of the work the Senate has done this session, and its commitment to working on important issues up to very last day,” stated Senate President Karen E. Spilka. “I would like to thank each and everyone in the Senate for their insight, willingness to collaborate, and dedication to the people of the Commonwealth as we continue to move Massachusetts forward.”
Read MoreThe Massachusetts State Senate today passed legislation to extend unemployment benefits for locked out National Grid workers for up to 26 additional weeks, or until National Grid workers are no longer locked out, whichever comes first. The benefits would be part of the existing unemployment insurance (UI) system.
Read MoreIn the absence of an agreement between the two parties, the Senate will be taking up a bill on Thursday, December 20 that will extend unemployment insurance (UI) benefits for locked out National Grid workers for 26 weeks, or until the end of the lockout.
Read MoreRead Senate President Spilka’s public comment on the public charge proposa
Read MoreWe call on National Grid to end their lockout immediately and allow the workers to get back to work now.
Read MorePlease join me and the Social Emotional Alliance for Massachusetts for a Social Emotional Learning Forum on Tuesday, January 8 from 6:00-7:00pm at the Warren Conference Center and Inn in Ashland. #MetroWestKids
Read MoreI share the many concerns that have been raised about our gas industry over the past several months.
Read MoreFred was a champion for the voiceless, a tireless advocate for his district, and an important voice in the Senate. He will be missed.
Read MoreOur 2018 Senior Health & Wellness Fair will be held on Saturday,October 27, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Joseph P. Keefe Technical School, 750 Winter Street in Framingham. The event includes a continental breakfast and hot lunch!
Read MoreThe legislature will be holding joint oversight hearings on the Merrimack Valley failures and pipeline safety.
Read MoreEversource and Columbia Gas crews worked through the night to shut off gas meters and make sure buildings were clear of natural gas. As of 6:00 a.m., Sunday, September 16, 2018, all residences/buildings have been cleared.
Read MoreSenate President Karen Spilka gave remarks upon being voted the 95th President of the Massachusetts Senate.
Read MoreThe Massachusetts Senate on Thursday voted unanimously to pass final language of a bill designed to expand benefits and increase access to a range of services for veterans, active-duty military and their families, known as the “BRAVE Act."
Read MoreToday, the Massachusetts Senate passed legislation to fight childhood hunger and boost participation rates in school breakfast programs in the Commonwealth’s high-poverty schools.
Read MoreThe Massachusetts State Senate passed a sweeping economic development bill on Wednesday, boosting support for Massachusetts startups and entrepreneurs, and authorizing targeted investments in infrastructure and worker retraining.
Read MoreSenator Karen Spilka is the Youth Justice Champion for 2018!
Read MoreFollowing the recent tragic fatality at the Route 9 and Prospect Street, Senator Spilka led her local delegation in sending a strongly worded letter to MassDOT seeking a thorough review of pedestrian safety at this intersection. MassDOT has now taken concrete steps to address these safety concerns.
Read MoreGovernor Baker signed the “grand bargain” into law, establishing paid family and medical leave, a $15 per hour minimum wage and a permanent sales tax holiday.
Read MoreThe ‘grand bargain’ increases the minimum wage to $15 per hour, increase wages for tipped workers, establishes a predictable sales tax holiday and ensures paid family and medical leave for our workers.
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