February 3, 2012
Senate President Therese Murray's Public Schedule - Week of 2/5
Monday, February 6
10:20 a.m. – President Murray presents award to constituent at the Massachusetts Coalition for Suicide Prevention Annual Event, Great Hall, State House
11 a.m. – Informal Session, Senate Chamber
3 p.m. – Leadership Meeting, House Speaker’s Office
Wednesday, February 8
10:30 a.m.
February 2, 2012
Senate Passes Legislation to Combat Prescription Drug Abuse
With the abuse of prescription pain killers having reached epidemic levels in Massachusetts, the Senate on Thursday unanimously passed legislation for strict oversight of the drugs that will reduce the excess supply and require physician registration in the state’s Prescription Monitoring Program to prevent patients from “doctor shopping” for highly addictive medications such as OxyContin and V
January 27, 2012
Senate President Murray's Public Schedule - Week of 1/29
Monday, January 30
11 a.m. – Informal Session, Senate Chamber
Noon – President Murray speaks at the Plymouth Rotary Legislative Luncheon, John Carver Inn, Plymouth
3 p.m. – Leadership Meeting, Senate President’s Office
Tuesday, January 31
9 a.m.
January 20, 2012
Senate President Murray's Public Schedule - Week of 1/22
Monday, January 23
11 a.m. – Informal Session, Senate Chamber
3 p.m. – Leadership Meeting, Governor’s Office
6:30 p.m. – President Murray presides over joint session for Governor’s State of the Commonwealth Address, House Chamber
Tuesday, January 24
1 p.m.
January 13, 2012
Senate President Murray Announces 68th Citizens' Legislative Seminar in March
Senate President Therese Murray (D-Plymouth) announced today that the 68th Citizens' Legislative Seminar (CLS) will be held this spring on Tuesday, March 20th and Wednesday, March 21st from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
January 13, 2012
Senate President Murray's Public Schedule - Week of 1/15
Sunday, January 15
6 p.m. – President Murray speaks at the Pembroke 300th Anniversary kick-off event for the town’s year-long celebration, Pembroke Country Club
Monday, January 16
8:30 a.m. – President Murray speaks at Plymouth’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast, Plymouth South High School
Tuesday, January 17
9:30 a.m.
January 12, 2012
Senate Passes Employment Rights Bill for Victims of Domestic Violence
The Senate on Thursday passed legislation establishing new employment rights for victims of domestic violence that will help victims keep their jobs and increase long-term economic productivity. The vote was 34-0.
January 10, 2012
Senate Reform Bill Addresses Financial Abuses and Mismanagement at State Education Collaboratives
The Senate on Tuesday took decisive action to end mismanagement and financial abuses at the Commonwealth’s education collaboratives, which help teach children with special needs.
January 6, 2012
Senate President Murray's Public Schedule - Week of 1-8
Monday, January 9
11 a.m. - Informal Session, Senate Chamber
3 p.m. - Leadership Meeting, Senate President's Office
Tuesday, January 10
1 p.m. - Formal Session, Senate Chamber (Education Collaboratives Reform Bill)
Wednesday, January 11
January 4, 2012
January Constituent of the Month: Gayle Fitzpatrick, Plymouth
I'm happy to name my January Constituent of the Month, Gayle Fitzpatrick of Plymouth.
Gayle is the founder and president of Friends of the Plymouth Pound and she has dedicated herself to finding safe and loving homes for animals in need. On behalf of the Plymouth and Barnstable District, I want to say thank you for your work.
December 30, 2011
Senate President Murray's Public Schedule - Week of 1/1
Tuesday, January 3
11 a.m. – Informal Session, Senate Chamber
Wednesday, January 4
12 p.m. – Formal Session, Senate Chamber
Thursday, January 5
11 a.m. – Informal Session, Senate Chamber
December 26, 2011
Senate President Murray's Public Schedule - Week of 12/25
Tuesday, December 27
11 a.m. - Informal Session, Senate Chamber
Thursday, December 29
11 a.m. - Informal Session, Senate Chamber
December 16, 2011
Senate President Murray's Public Schedule - Week of 12/18
Monday, December 19
11 a.m. – Informal Session, Senate Chamber
Tuesday, December 20
4:15 p.m.
December 9, 2011
Senate President Murray's Public Schedule - Week of 12/11
Sunday, December 11
1:30 p.m. – President Murray speaking at the Hydra for Heroes Veteran’s Appreciation Dinner, Radisson Hotel, Plymouth
Monday, December 12
11 a.m. – Informal Session, Senate Chamber
Tuesday, December 13
11:30 a.m. – President Murray presenting an award and speaking at the Stand Up – 2011 vs.
December 7, 2011
South Shore and Cape Cod Organizations Assigned Regional Economic Development Organization Status
The Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce, the Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce, the Plymouth Regional Economic Development Foundation and the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation received approval for status as a Regional Economic Development Organization (REDO) for Fiscal Year 2012, Senate President Therese Murray (D-Plymouth) announced today.
The new partnership will be
December 7, 2011
Senate President Speech - 2011 Home Care Innovations Showcase and Star Awards
(as prepared)
Thank you, Jann, and good morning.
I am so pleased to see that several agencies that serve in my district are presenting or being recognized today as innovators.
I want to take a moment to thank the Norwell Visiting Nurse Association, Partners Health Care at Home and Overlook Visiting Nurse and Hospice for their hard work an
December 5, 2011
Murray Announces Grants to District Fire Departments for Student Awareness Program
Several fire departments within the Plymouth and Barnstable District received Student Awareness of Fire Education (S.A.F.E.) grants, Senate President Therese Murray (D-Plymouth) announced today. The grants awarded to five of the eight communities in the district totaled $22,889.
“Our fire departments do a tremendous job educating children about the hazards of fire and the proper t
November 16, 2011
Legislature Approves New Congressional District Map
(BOSTON) – The House and Senate today approved legislation reconfiguring the Commonwealth into nine Congressional Districts.
November 16, 2011
Legislature Sends Final Gaming Bill to Governor
BOSTON – The Massachusetts Legislature today gave final approval to expanded gaming legislation allowing three resort casinos in separate regions of the state and one openly-bid slot facility.
November 15, 2011
Legislature Approves Crackdown on Human Trafficking
BOSTON – Anyone involved in the organization of forced labor and sexual servitude would face tough criminal penalties under new legislation given final approval today by the House and the Senate Representatives.
