Reception in Honor of Senator Joe Boncore April 10

From the Office of Senator Boncore: Student Opportunity Act

The Massachusetts Senate unanimously passed the Student Opportunity Act, an unprecedented $1.5 billion new investment in Massachusetts K-12 public education. Assuming inflation, over time the bill could provide an estimated $2.2 billion.  The Student Opportunity Act significantly helps school districts that serve high concentrations of low-income students. At the same time, school districts across the Read More…

From the State Senator’s Office: Commonwealth Conversations 2017 Tour

Our local State Senator Joe Boncore shares the following announcement regarding the Commonwealth Conversations Tour, a statewide listening tour for local residents, groups and businesses to share community ideas and challenges with state senators. There will be a public forum on January 31 at 6pm at Suffolk Law’s Sargent Hall (120 Tremont Street). The Massachusetts State Senate Read More…

North End/Waterfront Health Center Funding in the State Budget

State Representative Aaron Michlewitz and Senator Joe Boncore joined their colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature in approving the state’s $40.2 billion budget. Among the many spending priorities highlighted in the budget, local initiatives were prioritized, including the North End/Waterfront Health Center, which received $125,000 to assist in its ongoing efforts to combat substance abuse. “The Read More…