House Passes Landmark Bill to Dismantle the Gender Wage Gap:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Arturo Natella - 413-595-1059 June 2, 2016 House Passes Landmark Bill to Dismantle the Gender Wage Gap: Legislation will be the strongest pay equity statute in the nation (BOSTON) – Representative Liz Malia (D-Jamaica Plain) joined her colleagues in the House of Representatives in passing legislation to ensure that men and women receive equitable compensation for comparable work. The bill prohibits
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation Invites You to the Fifth Construction Update Meeting
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation Invites You to the Fifth Construction Update Meeting For the Casey Arborway Project Public Information Meeting Wednesday, July 20, 2016 6:30-8:30 PM Boston English High School Auditorium 144 McBride Street, Jamaica Plain, MA The purpose of this meeting will be to provide the community with an update on the progress made on the Casey Arborway Project since the first series of construction meetings prior to the Casey Overpass’ clos
MALIA: Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Negotiations: Protecting Vulnerable Citizens
MALIA: Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Negotiations: Protecting Vulnerable Citizens At the start of this year’s budget process, the Governor’s budget recommended $39.5 billion in spending. Near the end of the budget process, the Baker Administration indicated tax revenues were $750 million lower than previously projected, causing the legislature to lower their spending plan. This plan sent to the Governor was scaled back to $39.15 billion. Despite the reduction, the Governor handed d
STATEMENT FROM REPRESENTATIVE LIZ MALIA REGARDING FAIR PAY LEGISLATION
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Arturo Natella - 413-595-1059 June 2, 2016 STATEMENT FROM REPRESENTATIVE LIZ MALIA REGARDING FAIR PAY LEGISLATION Today, we make history by providing fairness and equity at the workplace for all the citizens of the commonwealth. This legislation gives employers a much-needed definition of comparable work and includes some business-friendly measures, so that companies have the preemptive opportunity
