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Posts published in July 2018

In Case You Missed It: Sen. Warren Marie Claire Op-Ed: If You’re Not Worried About Justice Kavanaugh Overturning Roe v. Wade–You Should Be

Warren: “America can’t go back to an era of back-alley abortions and can’t move into a future where reproductive rights are restricted.” Washington, DC – In an op-ed published by Marie Claire, United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) discussed the threat to Roe v. Wade posed by Judge Brett Kavanaugh,…

WHAT THE RIGHT IS SAYING Kathy Kraninger is the right choice for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

July 19, 2018, Fairfax, Va.—Americans for Limited Government President Rick Manning today issued the following statement in support of Kathy Kraninger, President Donald Trump’s nominee to head up the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB):  “Kathy Kraninger is a long-standing and dedicated public servant who understands that government agencies operate best…

Warren Applauds Passage of Career and Technical Education Bill

Washington, DC – United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) applauded Congressional passage of legislation to reauthorize the Perkins Career and Technical Education Act. The legislation, which passed the House yesterday after passing the Senate earlier this week, contains a provision similar to Senator Warren’s Free Career and Technical Education for…

MAYOR WALSH LAUNCHES BOSTON SUMMER EATS PROGRAM, PROVIDING BOSTON YOUTH WITH NUTRITIOUS MEALS AT OVER 100 LOCATIONS ACROSS THE CITY

Walsh Administration teams up with local partners to provide free meals for youth 18 and under at sites across the City of Boston throughout Summer 2018 BOSTON – Thursday, July 19, 2018 – Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the launch of the 2018 Boston Summer Eats Program, which builds on his commitment…

Warren Delivers Floor Speech on Brett Kavanaugh’s Nomination to the Supreme Court

“Every American who believes that our courts should not be another puppet of the rich and powerful should speak out, and every Senator who believes in equal justice under the law should say no to Judge Kavanaugh.” Washington, DC – In a speech delivered yesterday on the Senate floor, United…

BPDA Board approves 870 residential units at July meeting

The approval of 190 affordable units moves City closer towards Mayor’s goal of increasing affordable housing to support strong middle class Boston – On Friday, July 13, 2018, The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) Board of Directors approved four development projects and one Notice of Project Change at their July…

Baker-Polito Administration Proposes $150 Million Investment in Public Education & School Safety Package

Funding will support school safety measures, community college scholarships, early college programs, and strengthen behavioral health services and prevention efforts   BOSTON – The Baker-Polito Administration today filed legislation providing $150 million across K-12 and higher education programs, including funds to support school safety, strengthen mental health programs in schools, provide additional…

James T. Brett receives Lifetime Achievement Award from MA Association for Mental Health

A lifelong advocate, James Brett, president and CEO of The New England Council, is known throughout the state, as well as national organizations, for his commitment to improving the quality of life for people with intellectual and physical disabilities.