Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker announced that anyone five years or older must wear a mask in public due to rising positive Coronavirus test rates.
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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.
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.
State Rep. Liz Malia, D-Jamaica Plain, sat down with Jamaica Plain News and tackled questions about what she’s working on, Gov. Charlie Baker, substance abuse and more. This is Part II of the interview, click here for Part I.