Senate President Karen E. Spilka took part in a virtual Memorial Day ceremony on Monday May 25, 2020 with state leaders to honor our fallen heroes.
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The Massachusetts Legislature on Thursday May 21, 2020, passed a bill that will provide additional Unemployment Insurance (UI) relief to low-income families, non-profit institutions and employers.
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Senate President Karen E. Spilka is joined by her assistant Lincoln to offer an update on the state of reopening the Commonwealth amid COVID-19.
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The Massachusetts State Senate convened Thursday for the first-ever remote session in the history of the body to pass legislation to allow short-term borrowing to meet the Commonwealth’s financial obligations.
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Public awareness effort launches today, championed by HHS Secretary Sudders and Senate President Spilka
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Your state senators are here to help you. Learn what resources we can provide as well as legislation we are working on, in my weekly update.
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Legislation will study disparities in treatment among communities of color
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Lincoln took the day off, but I wanted to share with you a Senate update as well as what’s ahead as we confront COVID-19.
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A Statement from Senate President Karen E. Spilka and Senator John F. Keenan, Chair of the Senate Committee on Post Audit and Oversight
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As I have said many times, if any state can come out of adversity and be stronger for it, it is Massachusetts. I love this state, and I am so deeply appreciative of our can-do spirit, our willingness to help each other, and how quickly we have come together to tackle the big challenges this crisis has presented.
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Lincoln and I are back to remind you to wear your mask and to continue to social distance. We also share more about the Senate’s ongoing efforts to address critical safety net issues, nursing homes and ensuring equity in our COVID-19 response.
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The Massachusetts State Senate on Thursday April 23, 2020 passed legislation that makes it easier for residents who have lost incomes due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis to access critical safety net programs.
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Senate President Karen E. Spilka and House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo along with their colleagues in the House of Representatives and the Senate on Thursday April 23, 2020, passed legislation to authorize notary publics to perform notary actions using video conferencing during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
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Senate President Karen E. Spilka updates the public on legislative progress being made to confront COVID19 in Massachusetts.
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The Massachusetts House of Representatives and State Senate passed legislation to shield those providing critical health care services from legal liability for the duration of the COVID-19 emergency on Friday, April 17, 2020.
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On Friday, April 17, 2020 the Massachusetts House of Representatives and State Senate passed legislation that will provide a critical safety net for renters, homeowners, and small businesses grappling with the economic fallout of the coronavirus public health emergency.
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The Speaker and the Senate President are united in our strong belief that we must be vigilant about the disparate impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on communities of color in Massachusetts.
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We are on the cusp of the surge, so we must remember to STAY HOME, check in on our friends, family and loved ones, and support our frontline workers.
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The Massachusetts State Senate Committee on Rules has released a bill to address pubic health concerns surrounding the gathering of signatures for candidates for public office during the COVID-19 State of Emergency.
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On April 9, 2020 the Massachusetts Senate and House passed legislation that supports those experiencing homelessness and provides testing and budgetary flexibility to school districts.
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