The Senate Ways & Means (SWM) Committee released a $41.42 billion Fiscal Year 2019 budget proposal on May 10 that SWM Chair Karen Spilka said invests in K-12 education, local aid and putting people to work.
The lively and engaging format was followed by more in-depth discussion of these issues, especially changes to Massachusetts’ pay equity law that go into effect on July 1.
A bill that reported out of the Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery – H.4033 An act relative to combatting addiction, accessing treatment, reducing prescriptions and enhancing prevention.
Planning for the Providers’ Council’s 43rd Annual Convention & Expo: RISE! is in full swing and registration is now open to exhibitors, advertisers and sponsors.
Providers’ Council membership this morning elected three new board members and confirmed the addition of two board officers during its Annual Business Meeting at the Beechwood Hotel in Worcester.
One day before the House Ways & Means Fiscal Year 2019 budget was slated to be released, The Caring Force brought more than 500 people to the State House to advocate for student loan repayment and fair pay for human service workers.
Human services is one of the fastest-growing industries in the Commonwealth, and provider organizations in every part of the state are hiring for a broad range of staff positions.