Announcements
Day of Remembrance & Action for Haiti, Join Me on January 30th at the State House(0)
Join us as we remember the devastating earthquake that hit Haiti in 2010 and sound a call to action for 2012. Guest speakers including Governor Deval Patrick, Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo and I will reflect on that tragic day in 2010 as well as the incredible work that has been done by Massachusetts [...]
As Governor Patrick Announces New Higher Education Plan, Rep. Forry Works to Improve Access & Opportunities(0)
Today, Representative Forry joined Governor Patrick as he unveiled a plan to reorganize community colleges and prepare Massachusetts residents for middle skills jobs. The Governor’s plan includes supplying $10 million in funding to better coordinate efforts amongst Massachusetts community colleges through increased oversight by the Board of Higher Education. “This is a good first step [...]
Last Week’s Budget & Legislative Highlights (1/16/2012 – 1/20/2012)(0)
Historic Legislation Signed: Last week Representative Linda Dorcena Forry joined Governor Patrick and her colleagues at the Senate Reading Room for the signing of H3810, An Act Relative to Gender Identity, also known as the Transgender Bill. “This is an amazing step forward for our state. I was happy to work in many legislative planning [...]
Join Me Tonight & on January 30th as We Remember Haiti & Look Ahead in 2012(0)
This month we remember the devastating earthquake that hit Haiti in 2010. It is a time of remembrance and prayer for my family and for so many of our friends across the world who care about Haiti. I recall the shock and horror of Jan. 12, 2010 like it was yesterday. And yet I also [...]
This Week’s Highlights in Education (12/12 – 12/16)(2)
This was a big week on the Education front. Just today, President Obama announced Massachusetts as one of only nine national winners of the Early Learning Challenge competition. The grant will be used to invest in and improve the quality of early education statewide. “As a mother of three, I am happy to see a [...]
