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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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Pressley, Tlaib Unveil Bill to Increase Housing Access for People With Criminal Records

By Bean Town Times Report | Jun 20, 2023

Removes Barriers to Housing for People who are Formerly Incarcerated, Helps Disrupt Prison-to-Homelessness Pipeline

Pressley Presses Secretary Yellen on Support for Baby Bonds to Address Racial Wealth Gap

By Bean Town Times Report | Jun 19, 2023

“Baby bonds are the kinds of investments that break cycles of generational poverty and systemic economic oppression.”

"Your Health Care is Your Business": Whip Clark Joins Rep. Manning, Sen. Markey to Reintroduce Right to Contraception Act

By Bean Town Times Report | Jun 19, 2023

On June 14, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Representative Kathy Manning (NC-6), Senator Ed Markey (D-MA), and Members of Congress for a press conference to reintroduce the Right to Contraception Act, legislation that would codify the fundamental right to contraception, which the Supreme Court first recognized more than half a century ago in Griswold v. Connecticut. Below is a transcript of her remarks.

"Put Our Kids Over Guns": Whip Clark, Thompson, Mcbath, House Leadership Call for Action on Gun Violence

By Bean Town Times Report | Jun 18, 2023

On June 13, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chair Mike Thompson (CA-4), Vice Chair Lucy McBath (GA-7), Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, and advocates for a press conference announcing three discharge petitions seeking to bring gun violence prevention legislation to the House Floor.

Whip Clark Statement on May Inflation Report

By Bean Town Times Report | Jun 18, 2023

On June 13, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement on the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May inflation report.

Suffolk County: Hispanic students were the most represented ethnicity in 2021-22 school year

By Bean Town Times | Jun 17, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 47.7% of the 76,728 students enrolled in Suffolk County were considered Hispanic, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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Bean Town Times area weekly mass times

By Bean Town Times | Jun 17, 2023

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

Norfolk County enrolls mainly white students in 2021-22 school year

By Bean Town Times | Jun 16, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 63.5% of the 98,678 students enrolled in Norfolk County were considered white, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Pressley, McGovern, Blumenthal Fight to Support Individuals Experiencing Medical Hair Loss

By Bean Town Times Report | Jun 16, 2023

Re-Introduce Bill to Allow Medical Wigs to be Covered Under Medicare

2022 ‘Corporate Equality Index’ shows Boston-based Toast, Inc. earned score of 95

By Bean Town Times | Jun 14, 2023

Toast, Inc., which is based in Boston, earned a score of 95 in a ranking that evaluates the corporate non-discrimination policies based on “sexual orientation” and “gender identity.”

2022 ‘Corporate Equality Index’ shows Boston-based Wayfair earned score of 100

By Bean Town Times | Jun 14, 2023

Wayfair-based Wayfair was awarded a score of 100 by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation based on a review of the company’s policies barring discrimination against LGBTQ individuals.

Boston employer Suffolk Construction Company, Inc. gets rating of 75 from Human Rights Campaign

By Bean Town Times | Jun 13, 2023

A new “Corporate Equality Index” study examining companies’ policies on “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” protections gave Boston-based Suffolk Construction Company, Inc. a score of 75.

Boston employer Rue Gilt Groupe gets rating of 100 from Human Rights Campaign

By Bean Town Times | Jun 13, 2023

Rue Gilt Groupe-based Rue Gilt Groupe was awarded a score of 100 by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation based on a review of the company’s policies barring discrimination against LGBTQ individuals.

Council Supports Pay Increase for Officers of Boston Municipal Protective Services

By Bean Town Times Report | Jun 13, 2023

The Council adopted a resolution supporting a pay increase for the Officers of the Boston Municipal Protective Services.

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