Senate Passes Legislation Expanding Protections for Reproductive & Gender-Affirming Care

For Immediate Release: 7-14-22Contact: Peter Jasinski | peter.jasinski@masenate.gov Sen. Keenan advocated for including miscarriage services under abortion-related care BOSTON -- The Massachusetts State Senate voted unanimously Wednesday to pass a bill protecting providers, residents, and visitors to the Commonwealth who engage in legally-protected reproductive and gender-affirming healthcare from legal action by people from other states, … Continue reading Senate Passes Legislation Expanding Protections for Reproductive & Gender-Affirming Care

Two Organizations Serving Norfolk/Plymouth District Receive DESE Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grants

BOSTON - Quincy Community Action Programs and Self Help, Inc were both recently named as recipients of funds through the Department of Elementary & Secondary Education's Coordinated Family and Community Engagement grant, which funds different family-focused support programs across the state. According to DESE, the grant is intended to provide families with access to locally … Continue reading Two Organizations Serving Norfolk/Plymouth District Receive DESE Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grants

Braintree Receives $375K for Watson Park Stormwater Project

BOSTON - The town of Braintree was recently named one of several Massachusetts communities set to receive funds through the state's Department of Environmental Protection for projects dealing with stormwater runoff and erosion. Braintree will be receiving $375,000 through the program, which will be used to pay for construction of new infrastructure in Watson Park to reduce pollution … Continue reading Braintree Receives $375K for Watson Park Stormwater Project