Senator Karen Spilka
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Senator Spilka Hosts Discussion of Social-Emotional Learning in MetroWest Schools
by Senator Karen Spilka 1/6/2018
2015-2016 Session in Review and Introducing MetroWestKids
by Senator Karen Spilka 9/27/2016
FY 2017 Budget
by Senator Karen Spilka 8/8/2016
Dear Holliston Town Officials, I am pleased to report that the legislature overrode many of Governor Baker’s vetoes to restore funding for Holliston priorities in the Fiscal Year 2017 budget.
Holliston Receives Support from State Budget
by Senator Karen Spilka 7/5/2016
I am pleased to announce that the Massachusetts Legislature today enacted a balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2017, investing in key areas related to local aid, education, children’s health and safety, housing, health and human services, workforce training and economic development. Despite the challenges of lower than anticipated revenue, this budget preserves key programs and services and makes modest investments to build a resilient future.
Holliston Receives $$$
by Senator Karen Spilka 5/28/2015
Last week, the Massachusetts Senate passed a budget for Fiscal Year 2016, including critical investments in key areas of local aid, education, economic development and services for vulnerable and under-served populations. The Senate budget builds on the themes and investments of the Senate Ways and Means recommendations to lift all families and invest in our future.
Senate Update
by Senator Karen Spilka 8/5/2014
Updates on Economic Development, Envirionmental Projects, Domestic Violence,Sustance Abuse, Gun Violence and Animal Cruelty.
Updates from the State House
by Senator Karen Spilka 7/13/2014
We had another busy week at the State House! I'm pleased to share these updates on some of the many legislative initiatives that will benefit MetroWest individuals, families and communities - and there's more to come in the next few weeks. For daily news from the Senate and more information, be sure to follow me on Twitter and "like" my Facebook page.
Updates from the State House
by Senator Karen Spilka 4/13/2014
Before I share updates on recent State House and district news, I would like to take a moment to reflect on the spirit of the Marathon and its particular significance this year, in the wake of last year's tragic bombing.
Recent News From the State House
by Senator Karen Spilka 2/11/2014
Happy New Year! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season, surrounded by family, friends and loved ones. At the State House, I'm excited to continue this legislative session, which began in January 2013.
Progressive Juvenile Justice Reform in Massachusetts
by Senator Karen Spilka 12/30/2013
From left to right: Cecely Reardon, Attorney in Charge, Youth Advocacy Division; State Senator Will Brownsberger; Hon. Paula Carey, Chief Justice of the Trial Court; Joel Loitherstein; State Senator Karen Spilka; Ed Kelley, President and CEO, Robert F. Kennedy Children's Action Corps; Tom Grisso, Director of Psychiatry and Director of the Law-Psychiatry Program, University of Massachusetts Medical School; Anthony Benedetti, Chief Counsel, Committee for Public Counsel Services; Naoka Carey, Executive Director, Citizens for Juvenile Justice.