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Posts tagged as “Charlie Baker”

Sánchez Unhappy with Baker’s Veto of ‘Cap on Kids’ Repeal, Vows to Help Most Vulnerable Families

Governor Charlie Baker has signed the upcoming fiscal year’s state budget, but he vetoed a signification section that would stop the state from denying welfare benefits to children conceived while their family is already receiving benefits. Jamaica Plain’s State Rep. Jeffrey Sánchez, D-15th Suffolk, has fought to “Lift the Cap for Kids” and vowed to continue his fight.

Chang-Díaz ‘Thrilled’ by Governor’s Signing of Bilingual English Instruction Bill

Governor Charlie Baker signed the LOOK Bill into law on Dec. 5th, which recognizes the value of bilingualism by encompassing the best practices for serving English learners. State Sen. Sonia Chang-Díaz fought hard for the bill to pass, particularly because she knows bilingualism is an essential skill for career growth, college readiness and to enable students to be competitive in the global economy.