Legislation
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 [...]
In Frenzied Week, Rep. Forry & Colleagues Pass Several Key Bills(0)
Representative Linda Dorcena Forry joined her colleagues to pass five significant and long-coming bills this week, wrapping up a successful legislative season just in time for the holidays. Casinos This week the Massachusetts State Legislature passed comprehensive gaming legislation that is set to create thousands of jobs across the Commonwealth. Representative Linda Dorcena Forry successfully [...]
Rep. Forry Backs In-State Tuition for All Students of the Commonwealth(0)
Yesterday, the Joint Committee on Higher Education held a public hearing in which House Bill 2109 and Senate Bill 566, An Act Regarding Higher Education Opportunities for High School Graduates in the Commonwealth, were considered. Along with Governor Deval Patrick and many other Legislators from both the House and Senate, Representative Linda Dorcena Forry submitted [...]
Rep. Forry Applauds Public Health Council’s New, Healthy Standards for Food sold in Public Schools(0)
Sugary sodas, french fries and other fattening foods will soon be history in public schools throughout Massachusetts. Yesterday, the state Public Health Council released an aggressive new set of standards for food sold on public school property. “Research has shown that if kids just cut back on drinking soda and other sugary beverages, that alone [...]
