News & Updates 4/11

News & Updates

Apr 16, 2020

Update on PPE distribution

New info on PPE distribution to first responders: BOSTON – The Baker-Polito Administration today announced the distribution of...

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Apr 11, 2020

Legislature passes bill to help vulnerable residents, support schools amid public health crisis

The Massachusetts House and Senate on Thursday passed legislation that supports those experiencing homelessness and provides testing and...

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Apr 10, 2020

Update On Hospital Surge Capacity

BOSTON – Today, the Baker-Polito Administration provided an update on the Commonwealth’s hospital capacity and efforts to add more beds...

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Apr 9, 2020

My letter to Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

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Apr 3, 2020

SBA loan programs overview

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Apr 2, 2020

Business Loan Guide

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Apr 1, 2020

Emergency childcare facilities remain open

UPDATED: A reminder that emergency childcare facilities remain open to serve children of families designated as COVID-19 Essential...

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Mar 30, 2020

Update on unemployment for self-employed & 1099 workers

UNEMPLOYMENT FOR SELF EMPLOYED & 1099 WORKERS: We are getting many questions about this. Here’s the latest info: The federal CARES Act...

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Mar 29, 2020

COVID-19 Procurement Program

JUST IN: New online portal for donating or selling PPE to support state’s COVID19 relief efforts. This effort will ensure that front line...

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Mar 27, 2020

CARES Act FAQ

Here is a CARES Act Frequently Asked Questions courtesy of the offfice of Sen. Ed Markey.

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Mar 27, 2020

House Passes Legislation to Move Tax Filing Deadline and Support Municipal Governments

The Mass. House of Representatives has passed legislation to move the individual tax filing and payment deadline, support municipal...

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Mar 25, 2020

Extension of School and Child Care Closures and Steps to Ensure Housing Stability

All schools, child care programs will remain closed through May 4 BOSTON – The Baker-Polito Administration today announced new actions to...

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Mar 24, 2020

Governor files Legislation to Address Challenges Faced by Municipalities, School Districts During CO

BOSTON – Today, the Baker-Polito Administration filed An Act to Further Address Challenges Faced by Municipalities and School Districts...

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Mar 23, 2020

Legislature gives cities and towns new flexibility to reschedule municipal elections

The House and Senate passed legislation to help protect public health by providing cities and towns the authority to postpone and...

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Mar 23, 2020

Gov. Baker exempt business list

Governor Charlie Baker issued an emergency order requiring all businesses and organizations that do not provide “COVID-19 Essential...

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Mar 21, 2020

UNEMPLOYMENT ISSUES VIRTUAL TOWN HALL ON SUNDAY

As you can imagine, we’re getting lots of inquires about unemployment assistance. The Legislature just a couple days ago approved...

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Mar 20, 2020

Testing Update: Friday 3/20/20

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Mar 20, 2020

New Health Care Resources, Small Business Relief, Other Efforts To Support COVID-19 Response

BOSTON – The Baker-Polito Administration today announced new actions to support the ongoing COVID-19 response, including new financial...

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Mar 19, 2020

Testing Update: Thursday 3/19/20

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Mar 19, 2020

Mass. National Guard activated

The state has activated the Mass. National Guard to help provide logistics support and aid in relief efforts. This has been a common...

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News & Updates

Rep. Josh S. Cutler

Sixth Plymouth District