Spilka, Wu end tax meeting without 'consensus,' senator says
WEB5 days ago · A summit between Senate President Karen Spilka, Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston senators, and the business community to discuss a controversial tax proposal from the mayor apparently ended without ...
Mass. Senate president sets her priorities for 2024. Here's what to ...
WEBDec 29, 2023 · Senate President Karen Spilka says she wants to “hit the ground running in 2024,” with a focus on bills that will make the state a more affordable place to live, work and raise a family. Here’s a look at some of the top items on her agenda.
Last minute legislation brings out tensions between House and …
WEBJul 30, 2024 · As the July 31 deadline for passing controversial bills nears, the comments from House Speaker Ron Mariano and Senate President Karen Spilka raise questions about the future of both a Senate-backed bid to bring overdose prevention centers to Massachusetts and a property tax plan from Boston Mayor Michelle Wu.
Senate President Karen Spilka, Mayor Michelle Wu plan to discuss …
WEBSenate President Karen Spilka and Mayor Michelle Wu plan to meet Thursday afternoon to discuss a controversial proposal that would shift some of the property tax burden onto the city’s business ...
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For Spilka, new mental health law culminates a lifelong story
WEBAug 17, 2022 · Senate President Karen Spilka celebrated Tuesday at the ceremonial signing of a mental health law, a legislative priority of hers for decades and one that has its roots in her childhood.
Spilka embraces free community college, juvenile jurisdiction reform - WBUR
WEBApr 22, 2024 · Signaling the potential for more change in the transportation and energy sectors, Senate President Karen Spilka revealed Monday that the Senate plans to tackle a major climate bill before...
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WEBDemocrat Karen Spilka, the president of the Massachusetts State Senate, is spearheading the effort. In an interview with Inside Higher Ed, she said she believes MassEducate will encourage students who didn’t previously see college as a pathway to enroll.
Free community college could cost $170 million per year, new …
WEBJan 10, 2024 · "Keep your eyes peeled," for free community college funding in the Senate's version of the fiscal year 2025 budget, Senate President Karen Spilka said Wednesday. Making community college free for every Massachusetts resident could cost the state about $170 million annually, according to a new report by Boston Consulting Group on behalf …
Mass. state senate president ‘not ruling anything out’ when it …
WEBMay 20, 2024 · State Senate president Karen Spilka reiterated this weekend that she is open to the possibility of charging tolls at the New Hampshire border or Cape Cod.