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News from June 2023

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Whip Clark Statement on Dobbs Anniversary

By Bean Town Times Report | Jun 30, 2023

Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement marking one year since the Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.

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"This Bill Deserves a Vote on the Floor": Clark, House Democrats Unveil Whpa Discharge Petition Ahead of Dobbs Anniversary

By Bean Town Times Report | Jun 30, 2023

Ahead of the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s devastating decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8), Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (CA-33), Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (CA-11), Women's Health Protection Act (WHPA) author Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), Pro-Choice Caucus Co-Chairs Diana DeGette (CO-1) and Barbara Lee (CA-12), Democratic Women's Caucus Chair Lois Frankel (FL-21), and Members of the House Democratic Caucus to announce a discharge petition that would force a Floor vote on WHPA.

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Life Sciences Workforce Development Initiative Rfp Info Session Recap

By Bean Town Times Report | Jun 30, 2023

An information session was held for the Life Sciences Workforce Development Initiative (LSWDI) Request for Proposals (RFP) on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 4 p.m.

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Bphc Reminds Residents About Dangers of Opioids After 7% Increase in Fatal Overdoses in Boston

By Bean Town Times Report | Jun 30, 2023

Following the release of preliminary state data for 2022 on opioid-related overdose deaths, the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is reminding residents about the dangers of opioid use and its harmful impacts on our communities, as well as the presence of fentanyl in the drug supply.

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Mayor Wu Announces Series of Events During Week of National Naacp Convention

By Bean Town Times Report | Jun 29, 2023

Building on today’s press conference previewing the 2023 NAACP National Convention, Mayor Michelle Wu today announced a slate of free, family friendly events and programming open to residents and visitors throughout the week of the convention in July.

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Pressley Statement on Anniversary of Dobbs Decision

By Bean Town Times Report | Jun 28, 2023

This Week, Pressley Unveiled Groundbreaking Abortion Justice Act to Remove Barriers to Abortion Care, Make It Readily Available to All

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Mayor Wu and Powercorpsbos Celebrate Graduation of Second Cohort

By Bean Town Times Report | Jun 28, 2023

Today, Mayor Michelle Wu joined PowerCorpsBOS for the graduation ceremony of its second cohort.

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Traffic Advisory for June 20- July 4, 2023

By Bean Town Times Report | Jun 28, 2023

People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit.

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Mayor Wu Announces Launch of Task Force to Address Gaps in Literacy Rates in the City of Boston

By Bean Town Times Report | Jun 27, 2023

Mayor Michelle Wu today announced the launch of the Task Force to Address Literacy Rates in the City of Boston.

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"This Bill Deserves a Vote on the Floor": Clark, House Democrats Unveil Whpa Discharge Petition Ahead of Dobbs Anniversary

By Bean Town Times Report | Jun 26, 2023

Ahead of the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s devastating decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8), Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (CA-33), Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (CA-11), Women's Health Protection Act (WHPA) author Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), Pro-Choice Caucus Co-Chairs Diana DeGette (CO-1) and Barbara Lee (CA-12), Democratic Women's Caucus Chair Lois Frankel (FL-21), and Members of the House Democratic Caucus to announce a discharge petition that would force a Floor vote on WHPA.

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Whip Clark Statement on President Biden's Executive Order Expanding Access to Birth Control

By Bean Town Times Report | Jun 26, 2023

On June 23, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement on President Biden’s Executive Order to further strengthen access to affordable, high-quality contraception.

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Community Meeting: Bcyf Clougherty Pool Project, July 11, 2023

By Bean Town Times Report | Jun 26, 2023

Please join Boston Centers for Youth & Families, the City of Boston’s Public Facilities Department and the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services for a community meeting on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, to receive updates about the BCYF Clougherty Pool demolition that will start this summer and also review renderings of the interior finishes of the bathhouse and pool deck.

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Ahead of Dobbs Anniversary, Pressley, Colleagues, Advocates Unveil Abortion Justice Act

By Bean Town Times Report | Jun 25, 2023

Historic, Intersectional Legislation Removes Systemic Barriers to Abortion Care, Affirms Access Regardless of Zip Code, Income, Immigration Status or Background

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Bean Town Times area weekly mass times

By Bean Town Times | Jun 24, 2023

The following parishes in the Bean Town Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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"A Major Win for Hardworking Families": Clark, Raimondo, Ma Delegation Laud Chips & Science Act Child Care Investments

By Bean Town Times Report | Jun 23, 2023

On June 20, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) hosted the U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, Governor Maura Healey, Mayor Michelle Wu, and Representatives Ayanna Pressley and Stephen Lynch for a tour and roundtable at the Greater Boston Joint Apprenticeship Training Center.

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At National Cathedral, Pressley Delivers Keynote Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

By Bean Town Times Report | Jun 23, 2023

Pre-Juneteenth Address Delivered at Site of King’s Final Sermon in 1968

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Whip Clark Statement on Juneteenth

By Bean Town Times Report | Jun 22, 2023

Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement in celebration of the third annual Juneteenth National Independence Day.

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On Juneteenth, Pressley Unveils Bold Resolution to Transform Criminal Legal System

By Bean Town Times Report | Jun 22, 2023

People’s Justice Guarantee Outlines Framework for Fair, Equitable, and Just Legal System

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Norfolk County’s student-to-teacher ratio hits 12.4:1 in 2021-2022

By Bean Town Times | Jun 21, 2023

In Norfolk County, the ratio of students fell 2.4% during the 2021-2022 cycle, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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Student-to-teacher ratio in Suffolk County fell in 2021-2022

By Bean Town Times | Jun 20, 2023

In Suffolk County, the ratio of students fell 0.9% during the 2021-2022 cycle, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.