November 1 was, by Representative Katherine Clark's standards, a perfect day in the life of a legislator. The Massachusetts Democrat began her public appearances that afternoon at a child...
Boston Globe: Pelosi, Clark personify important shift in how women gain and use political power
When Nancy Pelosi steps down as speaker of the House in early January, Democratic Representative Katherine Clark of Massachusetts will succeed her as the highest ranking woman in her party's House...
MSNBC: These 5 women will help chart the course in politics ahead of 2024
When history is written, 2022 will be remembered as the year democracy teetered on the brink and women's rights were rescinded, rather than expanded, for the first time in American history.For...
Framingham Source: Assistant Speaker Clark Secures $9.95 Million For Trio of Natick Soldiers System Center Projects
NATICK - Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark has secured almost $10 million for Natick Soldiers System Center as part of the $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill.The bill passed the U.S. Senate and the...
Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark Celebrates Historic Investments in Early Education, Maternal and Veterans’ Health in the Annual Funding Package
Budget bill expands annual child care and early education funding, provides critical health care to moms and toxic-exposed veterans, and includes legislation to fortify the peaceful transfer of...
Framingham Source: UPDATED: Assistant Speaker Clark Secures $3 Million For Chris Walsh Memorial Trail
FRAMINGHAM - Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark has secured $3 million for the Chris Walsh Memorial Trail in the omnibus $1.7 trillion bill.The bill has passed the U.S. Senate and the House of...
Framingham Source: Assistant Speaker Clark Celebrates Law Protecting Marriage Equality
Assistant Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement after President Joe Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act into...
Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark Celebrates New Law Protecting Marriage Equality
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Assistant Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement after President Joe Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act...
Boston Herald: Green Line Extension ‘finally’ rolling out of Medford after decades of setbacks and delays
As Raúl Guzman approached the Medford/Tufts MBTA station he was greeted by a crowd of cameras and reporters."Now, I know that's not for me, but can I, like, pretend that it is?" the 22-year-old...
Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark Announces Winners of 2022 Congressional App Challenge
This year's first place winner is Natick's Simon Juknelis and his app, TrackMyRep. Malden, MA - Today, Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark (MA-05) announced the annual Congressional App Challenge...
Boston Globe: Katherine Clark’s rise through politics has looked effortless. It was anything but.
In early 2013, a small group of Massachusetts political heavyweights crammed chairs around philanthropist and Democratic talent scout Barbara Lee's vintage kitchen table in Cambridge to brainstorm...
The Hill: Incoming House Democratic Whip Clark announces deputies
Incoming House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (Mass.) on Thursday announced her 10 chief deputy whips for the congressional session beginning in January."I am proud to announce the 118th...
Boston.com: Here’s what the minority whip does — and what it means that Katherine Clark got the job
A Massachusetts representative from the 5th congressional district has moved up the ranks in the U.S. House of Representatives and was recently selected to be the party's next minority whip, making...
Incoming Democratic Whip Katherine Clark Announces Chief Deputy Whips for 118th Congress
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Assistant Speaker and incoming Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) announced the Chief Deputy Whips for the 118th Congress."I am proud to announce the 118th Congress Chief...
MetroWest Daily News: 6,000 days later: Framingham on track for rail trail
Framingham is one step closer to having a new rail trail that would connect the city to the region's bike network, providing commuters and families the chance for recreation and pollution-free...
The Hill: Watch live: House Democratic leaders hold press conference on remaining agenda
Incoming House Democratic Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.) will speak at the caucus's weekly press conference Tuesday, joined by incoming Democratic Whip Katherine...
NPR: Rep. Katherine Clark becomes the most senior woman in the House of Representatives
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Rep. Katherine Clark on her election as House Minority Whip.MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST:When Nancy Pelosi officially passes the baton as speaker of the House, she'll...
Boston Globe: Katherine Clark cements new, historic role in House leadership
Representative Katherine Clark cemented her future Wednesday as the number two House Democrat in the next Congress, making history as only the second woman to hold the position after outgoing House...
GBH: US Rep. Katherine Clark elected second ranking House Democrat, continuing her national rise
Katherine Clark, who began her political career 20 years ago on the Melrose School Committee, has emerged as the second ranking Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives after being elected...
MassLive: Massachusetts politicians praise Senate bill protecting same-sex marriage
More than seven years since same-sex marriage was legalized by the Supreme Court, the United States Senate passed legislation that protects same-sex marriages on Tuesday and it will move...