“Our annual Advocacy Day is an opportunity to highlight the incredible impact assisted living has on the lives of older adults across Massachusetts. By sharing personal stories and advocating for policies like the Frail Elder Waiver expansion, we can ensure that more individuals have access to the care, community and independence that assisted living provides.”
—Mass Assisted Living Association (ALA) CEO Brian Doherty hosting the group’s annual Advocacy Day on Beacon Hill.
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“For hundreds of years, agricultural fairs have been a way for the public to understand the importance of farming and how a thriving agricultural sector benefits everyone. Long before grocery stores and supermarkets, farmers sold their products directly to consumers.”
—Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources Commissioner Ashley Randle announcing that the Healey Administration awarded over $2 million in grants to support agricultural fairs, farmers markets and programming to strengthen ‘Buy Local’ groups in Massachusetts.
“We are proud to see Massachusetts recognized as the best state for working moms in the country. Our greatest strength is our people. We are home to the best childcare programs and schools, the most innovative businesses and a strong paid family medical leave program. Our administration has made progress to expand the number of childcare seats, increase educator wages and stabilize childcare business.
—Gov. Maura Healey celebrating a recent national ranking of Massachusetts as the best state for working moms, beating out larger states like Florida and California and neighboring states like Connecticut, Rhode Island and New Hampshire.
“It was an honor to be part of today’s Healthy Youth Summit, standing alongside leaders who are committed to building safer, stronger communities. As a kid from Boston, I know firsthand the challenges young people face and how important it is to have people in your corner. Through the work of Boston Athletic Academy and events like this, I’m proud to help create opportunities for kids to build resilience, trust and confidence. Whether it’s on a team, in the classroom, or in life, every young person deserves a support system. I’m honored to represent the Red Sox and be part of the effort to set them up for success.”
— Manny Delcarmen, former Boston Red Sox player, on the Healey Administration hosting the first-ever Healthy Youth Summit, a one-day conference aimed to equip local high school students with practical tools for healthy relationships with their peers, family members and the broader community.