By Bob Katzen
“When employers violate our laws, including crucial protections for sick time that enable workers to take care of themselves and their families, vulnerable workers across the commonwealth are unfairly harmed. I am proud of my team for their work, which will not only provide meaningful financial restitution to these workers but will also remind employers that Massachusetts is serious about protecting its workforce.”
— Attorney General Andrea Campbell announcing close to $1 million in citations against five employers for their failure to comply with Massachusetts’ sick time law and other worker protections. The citations include over $690,00 in restitution for impacted workers and over $274,000 in penalties.
“Our parks come alive in the fall, and we want everyone to have the best opportunity to experience the beauty of Massachusetts’ natural landscapes. The new interactive foliage map will make it easier than ever to enjoy the season, whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a day trip to one of our parks.”
— Department of Conservation and Recreation Commissioner (DCR) Brian Arrigo announcing the rollout of a new interactive Fall Foliage Map designed to allow residents and visitors to better plan their foliage viewing by providing updates on peak foliage conditions at DCR properties across Massachusetts.
See the map at: Fall Foliage Map Fall Foliage Map
“We want Massachusetts to be the best and healthiest place in the world not just for some, but for all families, all women and all people in our state. Birth centers have a critical role to play in ensuring that women receive high-quality care each step of the way in their pregnancies.”
—Gov. Healey announcing $1 million in grants to increase capacity and accessibility for freestanding community birth centers in the Bay State.
“I just thought it would be wonderful to bring them in as adults and just talk about that experience and see what impact it had on their lives.”
—Rep. Jeff Roy (D-Franklin) on the reunion at the Statehouse of a group of second grade students from the John F. Kennedy Memorial School in Franklin who in 1974, as a class project, successfully got a law passed that made the ladybug the official state insect.