Massachusetts State Legislature passes measures to temporarily halt evictions and foreclosures
April 18, 2020On Friday April 18th I joined with my colleagues in the Massachusetts State Senate to pass vital legislation to assist renters, homeowners and small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 state of emergency. Key features of the bill include, but aren't limited to: -A moratorium on all stages of eviction and...Read More - Massachusetts State Legislature passes measures to temporarily halt evictions and foreclosures
Massachusetts Legislature Passes Bill to Assist Municipalities, School Districts and State Authorities Impacted by COVID-19
April 10, 2020 This latest relief package known as An Act to Further Address Challenges Faced by Municipalities, School Districts and State authorities Resulting from COVID-19, includes the following components. Student Requirements and District Operations. To address disruptions caused by the closure of K-12 schools due to COVID-19, the legislation waives the MCAS requirements...Read More - Massachusetts Legislature Passes Bill to Assist Municipalities, School Districts and State Authorities Impacted by COVID-19
East Bridgewater Legislation Passes, Establishing New Sewer District
September 27, 2018Filed by Senators’ Michael Brady, Walter Timilty, and Representative Michelle DuBois East Bridgewater– Governor Baker has signed into law An Act Establishing An East Bridgewater Sewer District. With local approval by vote of the town of East Bridgewater, filed in the Massachusetts Legislature by Senators’ Michael D. Brady, Walter Timilty,...Read More - East Bridgewater Legislation Passes, Establishing New Sewer District
Brockton Area Workforce Investment Board Receives $97,767 Grant
August 29, 2018Boston– The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development has awarded the Brockton Area Workforce Investment Board a grant for $97,767.00 as part of a competitive application process for the YouthWorks Year-Round 2018-2019 programs. This YouthWorks grant funds youth training programs that offer short-term occupational skill building, which can enhance...Read More - Brockton Area Workforce Investment Board Receives $97,767 Grant
Massachusetts Legislature Passes Firefighter Cessation Program Bill
August 10, 2018BOSTON– The Massachusetts Legislature voted to pass and signed into law an act relative to Firefighter Cessation Program, a bill filed by State Senator Michael D. Brady (D-Brockton) and State Rep. Claire Cronin (D-Easton). Prior to this legislation, firefighters and police officers are terminated if they smoke tobacco products. Focusing...Read More - Massachusetts Legislature Passes Firefighter Cessation Program Bill
Brockton Receives $18,500 In Grant Funding From Department of Labor and Workforce Development
February 26, 2018BOSTON– Secretary Acosta of the Office of Labor and Workforce Development announced the Safety Training Grant recipients through the Department of Industrial Accidents Workplace Safety Training Grant Program. The City of Brockton will receive $18,500 to train 181 workers in the Brockton Area Transit by June 2018. The Industrial Accidents...Read More - Brockton Receives $18,500 In Grant Funding From Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Senate Releases Commonwealth Conversations 2017 Report
June 22, 2017Will craft legislative agenda based on direct feedback from residents Boston, MA –Today the Massachusetts State Senate released its “Commonwealth Conversations 2017 Report.” Commonwealth Conversations, cosponsored by Senate President Stan Rosenberg (D-Amherst), Senator Michael Rodrigues (D-Westport), and Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester), was a statewide listening tour spanning nine...Read More - Senate Releases Commonwealth Conversations 2017 Report