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SUMMARY:Special Commission to Investigate the Features of the Official Seal and Motto of the Commonwealth
DESCRIPTION:This is the first meeting of the Special Commission Relative to the Seal and Motto of the Commonwealth. Established by Chapter 2 of the Acts & Resolve of 2020\, this 19-member commission is charged with investigating the features of the official seal and motto of the Commonwealth and making recommendations to ensure they reflect and embody the historic and contemporary commitments of the Commonwealth to justice\, equality\, and education for all. The Commission shall make recommendations for a revised or new design of the seal and motto and an educational program on the history and meaning of the seal and motto. \n This introductory meeting will focus on the structure\, capacity\, and scope of the Commission. \nAgenda \n\nIntroduction of Commission members\nOverview of the Commission’s structure\, goals\, and statutory charge\nPotential Challenges facing the Commission\n\nStaff capacity\nOutstanding Appointments\nDeadline for Report\n\n\nNomination of a Chair and Vice-Chair\nNext Steps\n\n This virtual meeting will be viewable to the public through a livestream that can be found on www.malegislature.gov website. For questions relating to this introductory meeting\, you can contact John “Jim” Peters (john.peters@mass.gov) at the Commission on Indian Affairs or Kate Miller (kate.miller@mahouse.gov) in Rep. Antonio Cabral’s office.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/special-commission-to-investigate-the-features-of-the-official-seal-and-motto-of-the-commonwealth/
LOCATION:Virtual hearing
CATEGORIES:Public Hearing/Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210719T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210719T133000
DTSTAMP:20260607T110506
CREATED:20210716T195913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210716T195913Z
UID:8652-1626690600-1626701400@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Racial Equity\, Civil Rights\, and Inclusion Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Racial Equity\, Civil Rights\, and Inclusion will conduct a virtual public hearing. There will not be any specific bills heard during this hearing. The Committee will accept testimony from stakeholders on key areas the Committee and the Legislature should focus on this session. \n\nWe invite you to submit testimony and/or testify on issues you care about. Testimony for this hearing should be addressed to Committee Co-Chairs Senator Sonia Chang-Díaz and Representative Bud Williams. \nPlease submit all written testimony via email to neha.singh@masenate.gov and cynthia.lewis@mahouse.gov and please copy Senator Comerford (jo.comerford@masenate.gov). \nIndividuals who wish to testify may sign up by completing this form no later than 2:00 p.m. on Friday\, July 16. For those who have signed up to testify\, the committee will provide a link to join the public hearing. \nThose who do not plan to testify but want to watch the public hearing may view the live stream under the Hearings & Events section of the legislative website.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-racial-equity-civil-rights-and-inclusion-hearing-2/
LOCATION:Virtual hearing
CATEGORIES:Public Hearing/Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210714T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210714T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T110506
CREATED:20210707T140651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210709T204232Z
UID:8507-1626253200-1626267600@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on COVID-19 and Emergency Preparedness and Management Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on COVID-19 and Emergency Preparedness and Management will hold an informational listening session within the geographic region of Health and Medical Coordinating Coalition (HMCC) Region 2. More information about HMCC Region 2 is here. \nThis listening session will be used to capture lessons learned during the Commonwealth’s COVID-19 response. The committee seeks to better understand the Commonwealth’s pandemic preparedness status\, capacities and capabilities\, pre-pandemic and moving forward. \nThe committee is seeking testimony regarding the experiences and perspectives\, specific to COVID-19\, of HMCC members as well as other government and non-government entities within the HMCC Region 2 geographic region. Sign up to testify and/or submit written testimony by completing and submitting this form. \nThis Informational Hearing will be held virtually and live-streamed for the public via www.malegislature.gov.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-covid-19-and-emergency-preparedness-and-management-listening-session-3/
LOCATION:Virtual hearing
CATEGORIES:Public Hearing/Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210707T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210707T150000
DTSTAMP:20260607T110506
CREATED:20210630T140411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210709T204257Z
UID:8504-1625655600-1625670000@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on COVID-19 and Emergency Preparedness and Management Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on COVID-19 and Emergency Preparedness and Management will hold an informational listening session within the geographic region of Health and Medical Coordinating Coalition (HMCC) Region 5. \nThis listening session will be used to capture lessons learned during the Commonwealth’s COVID-19 response. The committee seeks to better understand the Commonwealth’s pandemic preparedness status\, capacities and capabilities\, pre-pandemic and moving forward. \nThe committee is seeking testimony regarding the experiences and perspectives\, specific to COVID-19\, of HMCC members as well as other government and non-government entities within the HMCC Region 5 geographic region. Sign up to testify and/or submit written testimony by completing and submitting this form. \nThis Informational Hearing will be held virtually and live-streamed for the public via www.malegislature.gov.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-covid-19-and-emergency-preparedness-and-management-listening-session-2/
LOCATION:Virtual hearing
CATEGORIES:Public Hearing/Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210706T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210706T120000
DTSTAMP:20260607T110506
CREATED:20210702T140058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T140241Z
UID:8501-1625565600-1625572800@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:PFAS Interagency Task Force Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The PFAS Interagency Task Force will hold its third meeting to review and investigate water and ground contamination of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances across the commonwealth. The purpose of this hearing is to identify the various impacts of PFAS chemicals on public health and the environment\, testing and detection methods and tools for PFAS chemicals in ecosystems\, and the threat PFAS chemicals pose when measured at different levels. The Task Force will also receive a briefing from the Department of Environmental Protection on the recent release of a USGS River Study\, conducted in November 2020. \nThese topics will be covered by Dr. Phil Brown\, University Distinguished Professor of Sociology and Health Sciences\, and Director of the Social Science Environmental Health Research Institute at Northeastern University\, Dr. Laurel Schaider\, Senior Scientist with the Silent Springs Institute\, Dr. Rainer Lohmann\, Professor of Oceanography at the University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography\, and Marc Nascarella\, the Massachusetts State Toxicologist for the Department of Public Health. \n Written comments will be accepted by email. \n This Task Force meeting will be held virtually and livestreamed for the public via www.malegislature.gov. \nWith questions\, please contact  Griffin Tighe (griffin.tighe@mahouse.gov) in Chair Hogan’s office or Jeffrey Soares (jeffrey.soares@masenate.gov) in Chair Cyr’s office.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/pfas-interagency-task-force-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Virtual hearing
CATEGORIES:Public Hearing/Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210630T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210630T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T110506
CREATED:20210622T192711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210624T193150Z
UID:8454-1625047200-1625058000@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on COVID-19 and Emergency Preparedness and Management Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on COVID-19 and Emergency Preparedness and Management will hold a virtual hearing on all legislation referred to the Joint Committee (bills listed here). \nWe invite you to submit written testimony and/or testify on bills you care about. Testimony on bills in this hearing should be addressed to Joint Committee on COVID-19 and Emergency Preparedness and Management Co-Chairs Senator Jo Comerford and Representative Bill Driscoll. \nWritten testimony is preferred and may be submitted via email to jointcommittee.covid-19@malegislature.gov. Please include the bill number and “Testimony” within the subject of the email. \nRegistration is required for those who wishing to present oral testimony during the live virtual hearing. To complete your registration\, please click here. The deadline to register is Friday\, June 24 at 5:00 p.m. Once registered\, please monitor your email for further instructions on joining the hearing. Please note that oral remarks are limited to a maximum of 3 minutes per person. \nPlease be advised that by signing up to provide testimony\, you consent to being recorded by the Committee\, and such recording shall be subject to public review.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-covid-19-and-emergency-preparedness-and-management-hearing-2/
LOCATION:Virtual hearing
CATEGORIES:Public Hearing/Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210629T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210629T140000
DTSTAMP:20260607T110506
CREATED:20210625T153938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210630T154107Z
UID:8491-1624971600-1624975200@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:COVID-19 Cultural Impact Commission Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The COVID-19 Cultural Impact Commission will hold a meeting. This virtual hearing will be viewable by the public via a livestream that can be found here. \nAgenda \n\nRoll Call\nApproval of Previous Meetings Minutes\nIntroduction\nDiscussion of Commission Report\nApproval of Commission Report\nFinal Discussion before Commission Adjourns\nCall to Adjourn and Closing Roll
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/covid-19-cultural-impact-commission-meeting-8/
LOCATION:Virtual hearing
CATEGORIES:Public Hearing/Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210628T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210628T140000
DTSTAMP:20260607T110506
CREATED:20210624T191532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210625T161745Z
UID:8445-1624885200-1624888800@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:COVID-19 Cultural Impact Commission Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The COVID-19 Cultural Impact Commission will hold a meeting. This virtual hearing will be viewable by the public via a livestream that can be found here. \nAgenda \n\nRoll Call\nIntroduction\nDiscussion of Draft Report and Recommendations\nFinal Steps for June 29 Meeting\nCall to Adjourn and Closing Roll
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/covid-19-cultural-impact-commission-meeting-7/
LOCATION:Virtual hearing
CATEGORIES:Public Hearing/Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210625T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210625T143000
DTSTAMP:20260607T110506
CREATED:20210621T192451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210624T192613Z
UID:8452-1624626000-1624631400@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund Study Commission
DESCRIPTION:The third meeting of the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund Study Commission will be a hearing with various experts who are invited to testify before the commission. \nThis meeting will be available for viewing via livestream on https://www.facebook.com/joshscutler and will be archived on the malegislature.gov website. \nAgenda \nI. Introductions and previous meeting minutes \nII. Testimony from invited speakers and Q/A (speakers list to be released upon RSVPs) \nIII. General Discussion \nIV. Announcements for future meetings
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/unemployment-insurance-trust-fund-study-commission-3/
LOCATION:Virtual hearing
CATEGORIES:Public Hearing/Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210625T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210625T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T110506
CREATED:20210624T191358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210624T191358Z
UID:8442-1624622400-1624626000@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:COVID-19 Cultural Impact Commission Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The COVID-19 Cultural Impact Commission will hold a meeting. This virtual hearing will be viewable by the public via a livestream that can be found here. \nAgenda \n· Roll Call \n· Introduction \n· Discussion of Draft Report and Recommendations \n· Next Steps for June 29 Meeting \n· Call to Adjourn and Closing Roll
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/covid-19-cultural-impact-commission-meeting-6/
LOCATION:Virtual hearing
CATEGORIES:Public Hearing/Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210625T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210625T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T110506
CREATED:20210624T191720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210624T191720Z
UID:8447-1624618800-1624626000@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Early Education and Care Economic Review Commission Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Special Legislative Early Education and Care Economic Review Commission\, established pursuant to Section 106 of Chapter 227 of the Acts of 2020\, will hold a meeting on Tuesday\, April 20 at 11:00 a.m. This meeting will be held virtually and streamed via the Massachusetts Legislature’s website at this link. \nOral testimony will be solicited by invitation only. \nWritten testimony can be emailed to Chair Peisch (Alice.Peisch@mahouse.gov) and Chair Lewis (Jason.Lewis@masenate.gov). Senator Comerford’s constituents can copy her on their emailed testimony (Jo.Comerford@masenate.gov).
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/early-education-and-care-economic-review-commission-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Virtual hearing
CATEGORIES:Public Hearing/Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210625T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210625T120000
DTSTAMP:20260607T110506
CREATED:20210614T135542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210624T191144Z
UID:8319-1624615200-1624622400@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:COVID-19 Cultural Impact Commission Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The COVID-19 Cultural Impact Commission will hold a meeting. This virtual hearing will be viewable by the public via a livestream that can be found here. \nThe purpose of this meeting is to provide all arts and cultural organizations and members of the Massachusetts artistic community an opportunity to provide input to the Commission prior to the publishing of a final report. \nMembers of the public who wish to provide virtual oral testimony may register for the hearing through this link. Please note that speaking time will be limited. \nFor those who wish to provide written testimony\, please use this link.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/covid-19-cultural-impact-commission-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Virtual hearing
CATEGORIES:Public Hearing/Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210622T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210622T190000
DTSTAMP:20260607T110506
CREATED:20210614T135810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210805T132607Z
UID:8321-1624384800-1624388400@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Racial Inequities in Maternal Health Commission Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The steering committee of the Racial Inequities in Maternal Health Commission is conducting a virtual meeting. \nThe meeting can be viewed at this link.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/racial-inequities-in-maternal-health-commission-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Virtual meeting
CATEGORIES:Public Hearing/Meeting,Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210621T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210621T235900
DTSTAMP:20260607T110506
CREATED:20210524T130834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210524T130834Z
UID:8074-1624298400-1624319940@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Special Joint Committee on Redistricting Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Special Joint Committee on Redistricting will hold a virtual hearing for residents of the 1st Congressional District (CD1 – Congressman Richard Neal’s district) and includes Bernardston\, Colrain\, Leyden\, and South Hadley in the Hampshire\, Franklin\, Worcester State Senate district. \nThis hearing provides an opportunity for area residents to offer their opinions on local and community interests that the Committee should consider on the division of the Commonwealth into 9 Congressional Districts\, 40 Senatorial Districts\, 160 Representative Districts\, and 8 Councillor Districts. More information on the Special Joint Committee on Redistricting is here. More information from Senator Comerford about redistricting is here. \nThose who wish to testify must sign up by completing and submitting this form. \nWritten testimony & comments can be submitted via this form. \nSenator Comerford’s constituents are also encouraged to email her a copy of their testimony at jo.comerford@masenate.gov.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/special-joint-committee-on-redistricting-hearing-2/
LOCATION:Virtual hearing
CATEGORIES:Public Hearing/Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210615T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210615T150000
DTSTAMP:20260607T110506
CREATED:20210614T135039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210624T191144Z
UID:8316-1623762000-1623769200@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:COVID-19 Cultural Impact Commission Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The COVID-19 Cultural Impact Commission will hold a meeting. This virtual hearing will be viewable by the public via a livestream that can be found here. \nAgenda \n\nRoll Call\nApproval of the Minutes\nIntroduction\nDiscussion of Draft Report and Recommendations\nNext Steps for June 25 Hearing and June 29 Meeting\nCall to Adjourn and Closing Roll
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/covid-19-cultural-impact-commission-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Virtual hearing
CATEGORIES:Public Hearing/Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210615T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260607T110506
CREATED:20210614T134042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210614T134711Z
UID:8312-1623751200-1623758400@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:PFAS Interagency Task Force Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The PFAS Interagency Task Force will hold its second meeting to review and investigate water and ground contamination of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances across the commonwealth. The purpose of this hearing is to define PFAS chemicals using their chemical composition\, identify the origins and pathways of exposure to PFAS chemicals\, and consider their presence in the environment. \nThese topics will be covered by Robert J. Simon\, Vice President of Chemical Products and Technology Division of the American Chemistry Council (ACC)\, Professor Alicia Timme-Laragy\, Ph.D\, Associate Professor with the Department of Environmental Health Science and School of Public Health and Health Sciences at University of Massachusetts Amherst\, and Professor Elsie Sunderland\, Ph.D\, Professor of Environmental Science and Engineering in the Department of Environmental Health at Harvard T.H Chan School of Public Health. \n Written comments will be accepted by email. \n This Task Force meeting will be held virtually and livestreamed for the public via www.malegislature.gov. \nWith questions\, please contact  Griffin Tighe (griffin.tighe@mahouse.gov) in Chair Hogan’s office or Jeffrey Soares (jeffrey.soares@masenate.gov) in Chair Cyr’s office.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/pfas-interagency-task-force-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Virtual hearing
CATEGORIES:Public Hearing/Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210614T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T110506
CREATED:20210608T152742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210716T195712Z
UID:8268-1623664800-1623675600@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Racial Equity\, Civil Rights\, and Inclusion Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Racial Equity\, Civil Rights\, and Inclusion will conduct a virtual public hearing. There will not be any specific bills heard during this hearing. The Committee will accept testimony from stakeholders on key areas the Committee and the Legislature should focus on this session. \n\nWe invite you to submit testimony and/or testify on issues you care about. Testimony for this hearing should be addressed to Committee Co-Chairs Senator Sonia Chang-Díaz and Representative Bud Williams. \nPlease submit all written testimony via email to neha.singh@masenate.gov and cynthia.lewis@mahouse.gov. \nIndividuals who wish to testify may sign up through their My Legislature account on the MA Legislature website or by completing this form no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday\, June 11. For those who have signed up to testify\, the committee will provide a link to join the public hearing. \nThose who do not plan to testify but want to watch the public hearing may view the live stream under the Hearings & Events section of the legislative website.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-racial-equity-civil-rights-and-inclusion-hearing/
LOCATION:Virtual hearing
CATEGORIES:Public Hearing/Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210611T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210611T150000
DTSTAMP:20260607T110506
CREATED:20210603T205918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210603T210928Z
UID:8250-1623409200-1623423600@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on COVID-19 and Emergency Preparedness and Management Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on COVID-19 and Emergency Preparedness and Management will hold an informational listening session within the geographic region of Health and Medical Coordinating Coalition (HMCC) Region 1. Information about the Commonwealth’s HMCCs is here\, and information about HMCC Region 1 is here. \nThis listening session will be used to capture lessons learned during the Commonwealth’s COVID-19 response. The committee seeks to better understand the Commonwealth’s pandemic preparedness status\, capacities and capabilities\, pre-pandemic and moving forward. \nThe committee is seeking testimony regarding the experiences and perspectives\, specific to COVID-19\, of HMCC members as well as other government and non-government entities within the HMCC Region 1 geographic region. Sign up to testify and/or submit written testimony by completing and submitting this form. \nThis Informational Hearing will be held virtually and live-streamed for the public via www.malegislature.gov.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-covid-19-and-emergency-preparedness-and-management-listening-session/
LOCATION:Virtual hearing
CATEGORIES:Public Hearing/Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210607T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210607T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T110506
CREATED:20210609T163025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210805T132608Z
UID:8258-1623081600-1623085200@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Racial Inequities in Maternal Health Commission Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The steering committee of the Racial Inequities in Maternal Health Commission is conducting a virtual meeting. \nThe meeting can be viewed at this link.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/racial-inequities-in-maternal-health-commission-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Virtual meeting
CATEGORIES:Public Hearing/Meeting,Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210604T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210604T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T110506
CREATED:20210527T195544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210527T200502Z
UID:8136-1622811600-1622826000@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on COVID-19 and Emergency Preparedness and Management Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on COVID-19 and Emergency Preparedness and Management is convening this informational hearing at the start of hurricane season as a means to get a status update on the Commonwealth’s preparedness\, to create awareness for the public and encourage household disaster readiness. \nOral testimony is by invitation only. \nOnline testimony will be accepted until Saturday\, June 5 at 5:00 p.m. To submit testimony online you need to first create an account for MyLegislature and follow these instructions. If you already have an account click here. \nThe hearing will be held remotely and will be viewable by the public here.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-covid-19-and-emergency-preparedness-and-management-hearing/
LOCATION:Virtual hearing
CATEGORIES:Public Hearing/Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210604T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210604T143000
DTSTAMP:20260607T110506
CREATED:20210601T191739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210624T192425Z
UID:8449-1622811600-1622817000@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund Study Commission
DESCRIPTION:The second meeting of the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund Study Commission will be looking at other states and their UI systems\, with a focus on recent reforms. The commission will also discuss federal solvency requirements for state UI Trust funds. \nThis meeting will be available for viewing via livestream on www.malegislature.gov. \nAgenda \nI. Introductions and previous meeting minutes \nII. State comparison presentation by National Conference of State Legislatures \nIII. Presentation by the National Academy on Social Insurance \nIV. General Discussion \nV. Announcements for future meetings
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/unemployment-insurance-trust-fund-study-commission-2/
LOCATION:Virtual hearing
CATEGORIES:Public Hearing/Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210601T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210601T150000
DTSTAMP:20260607T110506
CREATED:20210528T191457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210624T191144Z
UID:8153-1622552400-1622559600@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:COVID-19 Cultural Impact Commission Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The COVID-19 Cultural Impact Commission will hold a meeting. This virtual hearing will be viewable by the public via a livestream that can be found here. \nAgenda \n\nRoll Call\nApproval of the Minutes\nIntroduction\nReview of Progress Towards Mission\n\nChallenges maintaining and operating programming\, including\, training staff\nDeveloping new creative work regardless of format\,\nBarriers in reopening physical locations and maintaining a virtual presence\,\nStrategies for increased marketing and strategies for cross-promotional partnerships with other industries\, including the hospitality industry.\n\n\nDiscussion regarding Draft Report\nNext Steps for June 15 Meeting\nCall to Adjourn and Closing Roll
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/covid-19-cultural-impact-commission-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Virtual hearing
CATEGORIES:Public Hearing/Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210601T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210601T120000
DTSTAMP:20260607T110506
CREATED:20210527T153925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210614T134730Z
UID:8148-1622541600-1622548800@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:PFAS Interagency Task Force Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The PFAS Interagency Task Force will hold its first meeting to review and investigate water and ground contamination of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances across the commonwealth. The Task Force will discuss the objectives and proposed timeline to complete their report\, which is due on December 31\, 2021.  The Task Force will also hear informational briefings provided by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. \n Written comments will be accepted by email. \n This Task Force meeting will be held virtually and livestreamed for the public via www.malegislature.gov. \nWith questions\, please contact  Griffin Tighe (griffin.tighe@mahouse.gov) in Chair Hogan’s office or Jeffrey Soares (jeffrey.soares@masenate.gov) in Chair Cyr’s office.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/pfas-interagency-task-force-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual hearing
CATEGORIES:Public Hearing/Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210524T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210524T235900
DTSTAMP:20260607T110506
CREATED:20210430T193317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210524T130856Z
UID:7910-1621877400-1621900740@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Special Joint Committee on Redistricting Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Special Joint Committee on Redistricting will hold a virtual hearing for residents of the 2nd Congressional District (CD2 – Congressman Jim McGovern’s district) and includes the cities & towns listed here. \nThis hearing provides an opportunity for area residents to offer their opinions on local and community interests that the Committee should consider on the division of the Commonwealth into 9 Congressional Districts\, 40 Senatorial Districts\, 160 Representative Districts\, and 8 Councillor Districts. More information on the Special Joint Committee on Redistricting is here. More information from Senator Comerford about redistricting is here. \nThose who wish to testify must sign up by completing and submitting this form. \nWritten testimony & comments can be submitted via this form. \nSenator Comerford’s constituents are also encouraged to email her a copy of their testimony at jo.comerford@masenate.gov.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/special-joint-committee-on-redistricting-hearing/
LOCATION:Virtual hearing
CATEGORIES:Public Hearing/Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210518T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210518T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T110506
CREATED:20210513T141531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210518T142313Z
UID:8013-1621350000-1621357200@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Early Education and Care Economic Review Commission Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Special Legislative Early Education and Care Economic Review Commission\, established pursuant to Section 106 of Chapter 227 of the Acts of 2020\, will hold a meeting on Tuesday\, April 20 at 11:00 a.m. This meeting will be held virtually and streamed via the Massachusetts Legislature’s website at this link. \nOral testimony will be solicited by invitation only. \nWritten testimony can be emailed to Chair Peisch (Alice.Peisch@mahouse.gov) and Chair Lewis (Jason.Lewis@masenate.gov). Senator Comerford’s constituents can copy her on their emailed testimony (Jo.Comerford@masenate.gov). \nAgenda \n1. Chair Lewis and Chair Peisch – Welcome and Opening Remarks (3:00pm – 3:10pm) \n2. Presentation on National Landscape for Early Childhood Education – Rhian Evans Allvins (CEO\, National Association for the Education of Young Children) (3:10pm – 4:00pm) \n3. Panel Discussion with Commission Members (4:00pm – 4:45pm) \n4. Discussion on Next Steps – Discuss meeting schedule\, potential topics\, and next steps (4:45pm – 4:55pm) \n5. Closing Remarks (4:55pm-5:00pm)
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/early-education-and-care-economic-review-commission-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Virtual hearing
CATEGORIES:Public Hearing/Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210518T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210518T150000
DTSTAMP:20260607T110506
CREATED:20210513T142845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210624T191144Z
UID:8021-1621342800-1621350000@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:COVID-19 Cultural Impact Commission Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The COVID-19 Cultural Impact Commission will hold a virtual hearing. This virtual hearing will be viewable by the public via a livestream that can be found here\, or you can register to join the meeting here. \nAgenda \n\nRoll Call\nApproval of the Minutes\nIntroduction and Review of Last Meeting\nSpeakers Panel on National and Local Data and Trends related to the Arts/Cultural Reopening\n\nQuestion and Answer with Speakers\nCommissioner Discussion on Data and Trends\n\n\nApproval of Public Survey\nNext Steps for June 1st Meeting\nCall to Adjourn and Closing Roll\n\nSenator Comerford’s constituents are encouraged to email her a copy of any submitted testimony at jo.comerford@masenate.gov.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/covid-19-cultural-impact-commission-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Virtual hearing
CATEGORIES:Public Hearing/Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210514T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210514T150000
DTSTAMP:20260607T110506
CREATED:20210507T172225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210624T192028Z
UID:8002-1620997200-1621004400@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund Study Commission
DESCRIPTION:This is the first meeting of the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund Study Commission to review and develop recommendations on the long-term solvency of the unemployment trust fund. \nAgenda \n\nIntroductions\nOpening remarks from co-chairs\nReview of Commission statutory charge\nPresentation from the Department of Unemployment Assistance on the current status and solvency projection of unemployment and the unemployment trust fund\nUpdate on status of the implementation of UI bond bill\nSchedule for future meetings\n\nThis meeting will be available for viewing via livestream at this link.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/unemployment-insurance-trust-fund-study-commission/
LOCATION:Virtual hearing
CATEGORIES:Public Hearing/Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210504T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210504T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T110506
CREATED:20210430T192232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210610T193704Z
UID:7907-1620133200-1620147600@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Mental Health\, Substance Use and Recovery Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Mental Health\, Substance Use and Recovery will hold a Listening Session on the Emerging Threat of Stimulant Use in the Commonwealth and will receive testimony from invited panelists. \nThe hearing can be viewed via the live stream under the Hearings & Events section of the legislative website.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-mental-health-substance-use-and-recovery-hearing-9/
LOCATION:Virtual hearing
CATEGORIES:Public Hearing/Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210504T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210504T150000
DTSTAMP:20260607T110506
CREATED:20210428T141437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210624T191145Z
UID:7933-1620133200-1620140400@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:COVID-19 Cultural Impact Commission Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The COVID-19 Cultural Impact Commission will hold a virtual hearing. This virtual hearing will be viewable by the public via a livestream that can be found here. \nAgenda\n· Statement of Purpose from the Co-Chairs\n· Commission Member Introductions\n· Presentations from Commission Members regarding their priorities and top concerns\n· Opportunity for a Public Survey\n· Future Meeting Format and Guest Speakers\n· Next Steps \nPlease be advised that the schedule and agenda are subject to change at the discretion of the chairs. \nThose who wish to testify must sign up here. \nSenator Comerford’s constituents are also encouraged to email her a copy of their testimony at jo.comerford@masenate.gov.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/covid-19-cultural-impact-commission-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual hearing
CATEGORIES:Public Hearing/Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210420T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210420T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T110506
CREATED:20210414T141043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210518T141516Z
UID:8010-1618916400-1618923600@senatorjocomerford.org
SUMMARY:Early Education and Care Economic Review Commission Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Special Legislative Early Education and Care Economic Review Commission\, established pursuant to Section 106 of Chapter 227 of the Acts of 2020\, will be holding its first public meeting on Tuesday\, April 20 at 11:00 a.m. This meeting will be held virtually and streamed via the Massachusetts Legislature’s website at this link. \nOral testimony will be solicited by invitation only. \nWritten testimony can be emailed to Chair Peisch (Alice.Peisch@mahouse.gov) and Chair Lewis (Jason.Lewis@masenate.gov). Senator Comerford’s constituents can copy her on their emailed testimony (Jo.Comerford@masenate.gov).
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/early-education-and-care-economic-review-commission-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual hearing
CATEGORIES:Public Hearing/Meeting
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