After both houses of Congress passed a $908 billion COVID-19 stimulus package on Monday night, Massachusetts lawmakers pledged to continue fighting for more aid after...
Clark, House Approve Emergency COVID Relief, Government Funding Package
After 7 months of Democratic advocacy and relief proposals, Republicans agree to bipartisan package Bill advances testing, vaccine distribution, child care funding, critical aid to businesses and...
CNBC: Congress proposes $10 billion in relief for the child-care industry, but advocates say it’s only a ‘down payment’
Although the vast majority of child-care programs opened back up after the spring stay-at-home orders lifted, many daycare center and preschool owners are taking on huge financial losses — both...
Framingham Source: Congresswoman Clark & House Approve Emergency COVID Relief Government Package
WASHINGTON DC - Today, December 21, Congresswoman Katherine Clark joined the House in advancing a bipartisan COVID-19 relief bill that will deliver critically needed emergency services to the...
Salem Wicked Local: Massachusetts paid-leave benefits start Jan. 1, 2021
Massachusetts employees gain access to paid family and medical leave benefits on Jan. 1. Specifically, the state program entitles Bay Staters to take up to 26 weeks of paid leave in a benefit...
WBUR: Where Does The Democratic Party Go From Here? Mass. Delegation Weighs In
In less than two weeks, Democrats and Republicans will convene on Capitol Hill for the first day of the 117th Congress.While Democrats will hold onto a slim majority in the House, the...
Boston Herald: Warren, Markey, Pressley, Clark, McGovern get first doses of coronavirus vaccine
Members of the Massachusetts congressional delegation are getting their first doses of a coronavirus vaccine.U.S. Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Edward Markey and U.S. Reps. Ayanna Pressley, Katherine...
Congresswoman Clark Receives First Dose of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
December 19, 2020, Washington, D.C.-- Statement from Congresswoman Katherine Clark (MA-5) after receiving first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine: "Upon medical advice, I received a...
Framingham Source: Congresswoman Clark Receives Pfizer COVID Vaccine
WASHINGTON DC - Congresswoman Katherine Clark has received the first dose of a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine."Upon medical advice, I received a coronavirus vaccine this morning," said...
East Boston Times-Free Press: Sixteen Local, State and Federal Elected Officials Send Letter Challenging Eastie Substation Hearing
With the Energy Facilities Sitting Board (EFSB) poised to make a decision later this week on whether or not to approve Eversource's highly controversial plan to build a new substation in East Boston...
Boston.com: MBTA board approves service cuts
Massachusetts' transit agency has approved service cuts to the Boston area's public transportation system.The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's Fiscal Management and Control Board voted...
Clark Leads Delegation Letter Calling For Explanation of MBTA Cuts, Calls for Commitment to Restore Full Services
Cuts approved by MBTA today will severely impact essential workers, communityMalden, MA, December 14, 2020—Today, Congresswoman Katherine Clark (MA-5) led a letter from the entire Massachusetts...
Commonwealth Magazine: Katherine Clark’s fast rise in the House
Mass. congresswoman takes disciplined approach to power and politics LAST YEAR, The Hill called Rep. Katherine Clark "the most powerful woman in the Capitol you've probably never...
Framingham Source: Congresswoman Clark Leads Delegation in Calling For MBTA Cuts Explanation & Full Service Restoration
Today, December 14, Congresswoman Katherine Clark (MA-5) led a letter from the entire Massachusetts Delegation, including Senators Edward Markey (D-MA) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA),...
WWLP: Nearly $1 trillion aid package still in mix
BOSTON (SHNS) - With some federal programs set to expire this month and a complex series of efforts to distribute COVID-19 vaccines now kicking off, it is critical that Congress agree to and pass...
Clark, Merkley, Lowenthal Urge President-Elect Biden to Implement Comprehensive Approach to Tackle Plastic Crisis
Plan could transform economy, bolster domestic infrastructure, and create jobsFriday, December 11, 2020, WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representatives Katherine Clark (D-MA-5) and Alan Lowenthal (D-CA-47)...
Framingham Source: Rep. Clark Urges President-Elect Biden to Implement Comprehensive Approach to Tackle Plastic Crisis
WASHINGTON DC - Representatives Katherine Clark (D-MA-5) and Alan Lowenthal (D-CA-47) teamed up with Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley to urge President-elect Biden to adopt a comprehensive plan...
MassLive: Cannabis legalization, backed by Massachusetts delegation, could put $7B dent in federal deficit
The effort to decriminalize and tax cannabis, which finds strong support among Massachusetts lawmakers and advocates, could cut into the federal deficit to the tune of $7 billion over the next...
EcoWatch: 550 Groups Urge Biden to Become #PlasticFreePresident With 8 Executive Actions
A large and diverse coalition of over 550 organizations came together Tuesday to call on President-elect Joe Biden to tackle the plastic pollution crisis through executive actions that would...
MassLive: ‘We need relief now’: Massachusetts leaders clamor for COVID stimulus checks, fight against corporate liability protections
Massachusetts lawmakers are pressing for a robust COVID-19 stimulus package, including direct payments to Americans, as congressional leaders and the Trump administration continue haggling...