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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210601T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210601T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210624T191144Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210601T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210601T120000
DTSTAMP:20260607T122529
CREATED:20210527T153925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210614T134730Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210524T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210524T235900
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CREATED:20210430T193317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210524T130856Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210518T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210518T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T122529
CREATED:20210513T141531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210518T142313Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210518T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210518T150000
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CREATED:20210513T142845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210624T191144Z
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210514T150000
DTSTAMP:20260607T122529
CREATED:20210507T172225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210624T192028Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210504T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210504T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T122529
CREATED:20210430T192232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210610T193704Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210504T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210504T150000
DTSTAMP:20260607T122529
CREATED:20210428T141437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210624T191145Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210420T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210420T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T122529
CREATED:20210414T141043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210518T141516Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210409T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210409T140000
DTSTAMP:20260607T122529
CREATED:20210401T135747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210401T163519Z
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SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Tourism\, Arts and Cultural Development Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Committee on Tourism\, Arts and Cultural Development will hold a hearing for industry stakeholders to share with the Committee: 1) issues facing the industry and 2) feedback on what recovery measures are needed. \nOral Testimony is by invitation only. \nWe invite you to submit written testimony. Testimony for this hearing should be addressed to Committee Co-Chairs Senator Edward J. Kennedy and Representative Carole A. Fiola. Written electronic testimony may be submitted via email to Tyler.Cotta@mahouse.gov by 5:00 p.m. on Friday\, April 9 and please feel free to copy Senator Comerford (Jo.Comerford@masenate.gov). In the subject line\, please include “Tourism\, Arts and Cultural Development Industry Impact Hearing” and provide the following information: \n\nName\nAddress\nOrganization (if applicable)\nPhone number\n\nThis virtual hearing will be viewable by the public via a livestream that can be found here. \nPlease be advised that the schedule and agenda are subject to change at the discretion of the chair per committee rules.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/joint-committee-on-tourism-arts-and-cultural-development-hearing-2/
LOCATION:Virtual hearing
CATEGORIES:Public Hearing/Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210406T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210406T120000
DTSTAMP:20260607T122529
CREATED:20210402T135235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210805T132608Z
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SUMMARY:Racial Inequities in Maternal Health Commission Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Racial Inequities in Maternal Health Commission is conducting a virtual meeting on Tuesday\, April 6\, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. \nCommission members and the public can access the meeting via Zoom at this link.
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/racial-inequities-in-maternal-health-commission-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual meeting
CATEGORIES:Public Hearing/Meeting,Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210201T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T122529
CREATED:20210124T223637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210401T164033Z
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SUMMARY:Health Equity Task Force Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Health Equity Task Force is holding a virtual hearing to receive testimony from the public on findings and recommendations that address health disparities for underserved or underrepresented populations both 1) during the COVID-19 pandemic and 2) in the future\, pursuant to the Health Equity Task Force established by section 2 of Chapter 93 of the Acts of 2020. \nPublic testimony is encouraged. \nWritten testimony may be emailed by February 1 at 5 PM to Donna Fox (dfox@challiance.org) and Morgan McCallister (mmccallister@massleague.org) with the subject line: “Health Equity Hearing Written Testimony.” \nWritten testimony is encouraged even for those providing oral testimony. \nOral testimony is encouraged and limited to 3 minutes. Advanced sign up for oral testimony is required by January 27 at 5 p.m. Please email Donna Fox (dfox@challiance.org) and Morgan McCallister (mmccallister@massleague.org) with the subject line: “Health Equity Hearing Oral Testimony”. In your email\, please include: \n\nName\nTitle\nOrganization\nEmail and mobile phone (needed to coordinate hearing logistics)\nTopic of Oral Testimony\nIf oral testimony is part of a panel\, please list the names\, organizations\, and contact information for each speaker (please note that the Task Force may group testimony by topic)\nList your full availability for the hearing (1 – 5 p.m.) (hearing may conclude earlier as testimony concludes)\n\nFor any questions regarding the virtual hearing\, please contact Donna Fox (dfox@challiance.org) and Morgan McCallister (mmccallister@massleague.org).
URL:https://senatorjocomerford.org/event/health-equity-task-force-hearing/
CATEGORIES:Public Hearing/Meeting,Virtual Event
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