Legislation
Forry Applauds Economic Development Legislation for Small Business Solutions and Local Support(0)
For Immediate Release May 14, 2012 Contact: Stephanie Keller, 617-722-2080 Forry Applauds Economic Development Legislation for Small Business Solutions and Local Support House Chair of the Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Business, Representative Linda Dorcena Forry, applauds Speaker DeLeo and Chairman Wagner and Leadership on Comprehensive Economic Development Bill that addresses local needs [...]
Rep. Forry Questions Impact of EBT Vote on Small Businesses, DTA(0)
Boston—Late Wednesday night, members of the Massachusetts House of Representatives finished another budget with a vote on the hotly contested electronic benefit transfer card (EBT) legislation. While recognizing the importance of finding and rooting out fraud, Representative Linda Dorcena Forry joined 32 other legislators in rejecting the further amendment due to the unforeseen impact on [...]
Massachusetts Black & Latino Legislative Caucus Urges the Joint Committee of the Judiciary to take Comprehensive Approach to Crime Reform Legislation(0)
The members of the Massachusetts Black & Latino Legislative Caucus (MBLLC) last fall voted unanimously to oppose the Habitual Offender Bill (H.3811). Since that time, caucus members have hosted panels and forums; appeared on radio and television; and met with community leaders to inform constituents and listen to concerns on the potential results of this [...]
Chair Forry Lauds Governor’s Focus on Small Business Regulatory Relief, Quick Action to Meet Committee Recommendations(0)
Yesterday, Governor Deval Patrick announced initial results in an administration-wide effort to ease the burden on small businesses through regulatory reform. The Governor approved changes to 150 regulations, including the full removal of 41, that will provide relief to businesses from Hair Salons to Fisheries. He expects to increase that number to 1,000 imporvements by the end of this [...]
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 [...]
