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“By returning the bill with an amendment that eliminates consistent public health standards for all municipalities, the governor is doubling down on the patchwork public health system that perpetuated inequities during the pandemic,” said MPHA’s Carlene Pavlos. commonwealthmagazine.org/politics/lawmakers-advocates-hit-bakers-opt-in-approach-to-public-health/
Lawmakers, advocates hit Baker’s opt-in approach to public health - CommonWealth Magazine
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A BILL OVERHAULING the state’s fractured public health system appears to have become a casualty of the last-minute legislative rush to pass bills in the final days of the legislative session. Gov. C...
We are deeply disappointed by Charlie Baker’s refusal to sign SAPHE 2.0, after it was passed unanimously by both the House and Senate. “Public health crises do not respect municipal boundaries,” said MPHA’s Carlene Pavlos. “Every Massachusetts resident deserves basic public health protections, no matter their race, income, or zip code.” Read our press release: mapublichealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/SAPHE2-gov-amendment-release-8.9.22.pdf
Senator Jo Comerford Denise Garlick State Representative State Representative Hannah Kane Franklin Regional Council of Governments MAHB.org Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC)
It’s not too late to take action! Contact Charlie Baker at (617) 725-4005 and urge him to sign the SAPHE 2.0 bill without delay! It’s time to ensure strong public health protections for ALL #MA residents—regardless of race, income, or zip code! Click here for more info: bit.ly/SAPHE2
Senator Jo Comerford Denise Garlick State Representative State Representative Hannah Kane Franklin Regional Council of Governments MAHB.org Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC)
Speak Up for Public Health! Contact Charlie Baker (617) 725-4005 and urge him to sign the SAPHE 2.0 bill without delay! It’s time to ensure strong public health protections for ALL #MA residents—regardless of race, income, or zip code! Bit.ly/SAPHE2 #mapoli
Senator Jo Comerford Denise Garlick State Representative State Representative Hannah Kane Franklin Regional Council of Governments MAHB.org Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC)
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“By returning the bill with an amendment that eliminates consistent #publichealth standards for all municipalities, the governor is doubling down on the patchwork public health system that perpetuated inequities during the pandemic,”@PavlosCarlene #mapoli
Lawmakers, advocates hit Baker’s opt-in approach to public health - CommonWealth Magazine
A BILL OVERHAULING the state’s fractured public health system appears to have become a casualty of the last-mi...
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This week - the #FairShareAmendment was endorsed by 10 additional transportation advocacy orgs across MA. We celebrate them joining the (growing list of) more than 280 organizations that have come together to say YES to Question 1 on Nov. 8th!
https://www.fairsharema.com/news/transportation-advocacy-organizations-endorse-question-1-to-improve-transportation-and-public-education-
We are deeply disappointed by @MassGovernor's refusal to sign SAPHE 2.0, after it was passed unanimously in the House & Senate. “Public health crises do not respect municipal boundaries. Every #MA resident deserves basic protections..." @PavlosCarlene https://bit.ly/3Qv3tnS
HAT'S OFF again to our #CommonApp champions @jaylivingstone @SalDiDomenico for leading the charge, breaking down silos to core benefits. TY for all your amazing work this session! @NASWMA @MassLawReform @CivilLegalAid @Gr8BosFoodBank @projectbread @WorcCtyFoodBank @FoodBankWMA https://twitter.com/jaylivingstone/status/1555297392722935810
Today we sent an amendment from the FY23 budget for the Common Application Portal to the Governor’s desk! I’m proud to have led on this issue with @SalDiDomenico to ensure that every resident can easily access the benefits they qualify for. TY @RonMariano for your leadership!
A big lesson from COVID: our public health infrastructure (local and statewide) needs attention and resources. The SAPHE 2.0 bill does this. Let's learn, enact this bill, and improve.
There's no time to waste. https://twitter.com/MAPublicHealth/status/1556713992789401603
It’s not too late to take action! Contact @MassGovernor at (617) 725-4005 & urge him to sign the SAPHE 2.0 bill without delay! It’s time to ensure strong public health protections for ALL #MA residents—regardless of race, income, or zip code! More info➡️http://bit.ly/SAPHE2