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Daily Archives: November 2, 2020
GENDER X
By Bob Katzen
On April 25, 2019, the Senate 39-1, approved and sent to the House a bill that would allow for residents to choose a third gender option, “X”, in lieu of “male” or “female” on an application for a driver’s license, learner’s permit, identification card or liquor purchase identification card. No documentation would be required for the person to choose the “X” option. Continue reading GENDER X
ROAD SAFETY
By Bob Katzen
On April 25, 2019, the Senate 39-0, approved and sent to the House a bill designed to make roads safer and decrease the number of fatalities. Continue reading ROAD SAFETY
BAN CHILD MARRIAGE
By Bob Katzen
On July 25, 2019, the Senate 39-0, approved and sent to the House a bill that would ban the marriage of anyone under the age of 18. Current law allows minors to get married if they have parental consent.
Continue reading BAN CHILD MARRIAGE
BAN TOXIC FLAME RETARDANTS
By Bob Katzen
On September 19, 2019, the Senate 38-0, approved and sent to the House a bill that would ban 11 toxic flame retardants from children’s products, bedding, carpeting and residential upholstered furniture sold or manufactured Continue reading BAN TOXIC FLAME RETARDANTS
PHARMACEUTICAL ACCESS, COSTS AND TRANSPARENCY (PACT) ACT
By Bob Katzen
On November 14, 2019, the Senate 40-0, approved and sent to the House the PACT Act aimed at addressing the high and rapidly increasing costs of prescription drugs in the Bay State. A key provision provides immediate price relief Continue reading PHARMACEUTICAL ACCESS, COSTS AND TRANSPARENCY (PACT) ACT
$1,800 FOR PREVIOUSLY INELIGIBLE UNEMPLOYED WORKERS
By Bob Katzen
The House and Senate approved and Gov. Charlie Baker signed into law a $31 million unemployment package that would provide $1,800 each to an estimated 17,000 Continue reading $1,800 FOR PREVIOUSLY INELIGIBLE UNEMPLOYED WORKERS
HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS MUST COVER PANDAS
By Bob Katzen
The Senate approved and sent to the House a bill that would require all health insurance companies to cover the all forms of treatment of pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections Continue reading HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS MUST COVER PANDAS
GAS COMPANIES MUST OFFER PLANS TO HELP THE BAY STATE REACH NET-ZERO GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSION
By Bob Katzen
The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) issued an order that requires all Bay State gas companies to hire an independent consultant and issue a report to the DPU by March 1, 2022 on ways Continue reading GAS COMPANIES MUST OFFER PLANS TO HELP THE BAY STATE REACH NET-ZERO GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSION
$45.9 MILLION AWARDED TO SUPPORT FOOD SECURITY
By Bob Katzen
Gov. Charlie Baker announced $5.9 million in grants to address urgent food insecurity for residents across the state affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The 47 grants are aimed at funding critical investments in technology, equipment, capacity, and other assistance to help local food producers. Continue reading $45.9 MILLION AWARDED TO SUPPORT FOOD SECURITY
The Somerville Arts Council presents an ArtsUnion event: Ignite: A Tasty Night out in Union Square!
Sat, November 7th
6-10PM
(Rain Date: 11/8)
Union Square,
Somerville
Support local businesses!
Somerville Launches New Round of Small Business Relief
$750,000 in new funding available to local businesses
Mayor and City Councilors unite to request more than $550,000 in small business fees be waived Continue reading Somerville Launches New Round of Small Business Relief
Election 2020, Game Over, Shake Hands and Move On
By Arthur Moore
I really hope regardless of the outcome by the people that we can just suck it in and accept it like we used to be able to do many years ago. Some people will get what they want, some won’t. It’s reality. My views on who wins or not does not matter, just to me. It will be a relief to not have people trying to get me engaged in discussing it. This year more than most I just do something I did with my father. Continue reading Election 2020, Game Over, Shake Hands and Move On
Somerville COA Weekly Press & Organizational Updates & Information
Somerville Residential Parking Enforcement to Resume December 1
SOMERVILLE, MA – Following months of suspended enforcement during the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Somerville will resume residential parking enforcement December 1, 2020. Continue reading Somerville Residential Parking Enforcement to Resume December 1
To Honor Justice Ginsburg’s Legacy, We Must Pass the ROE Act
By State Representative Christine P. Barber
In Massachusetts, we often believe that our health care rights are protected, no matter the chaos at the federal level. But with the recent death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the rushed confirmation of radical conservative Amy Coney Barrett, our reproductive rights are at risk. Continue reading To Honor Justice Ginsburg’s Legacy, We Must Pass the ROE Act