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Tusk Philanthropies Commends Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker Signing Urgent Anti-Hunger Bill into Law

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Wednesday, August 5, 2020
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BOSTON, Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Tusk Philanthropies yesterday applauded Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker for signing Breakfast After the Bell legislation into law (H.4218).

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  • BOSTON, Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Tusk Philanthropies yesterday applauded Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker for signing Breakfast After the Bell legislation into law (H.4218).
  • Project Bread led the legislative effort in partnership with Tusk Philanthropies, the family foundation of venture capitalist and political strategist Bradley Tusk.
  • In a time of unprecedented unemployment and food insecurity, this legislation will contribute to children's well-being and educational success in Massachusetts," said Tusk.
  • "I want to thank Governor Charlie Baker for signing this much-needed effort into law and to Senator Sal DiDomenico and Representatives Aaron Vega and Andy Vargas for sponsoring the bill.

During June 29 State House Rally to Save Providence Hospital Mental Health Beds, Nurses and Coalition to Call on Gov. Baker to Immediately Halt Trinity Health Closure Plan

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Thursday, June 25, 2020
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Charlie Baker to immediately halt the closure because of public health concerns.

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  • Charlie Baker to immediately halt the closure because of public health concerns.
  • Baker declared a state of emergency because of COVID-19 and should not allow a hospital service recognized by his own health agency as necessary close during the pandemic.
  • "Mercy Medical Center closed the Providence Behavioral Health Hospital child/adolescent unit on May 20, 2020 without notice to the Department," DPH wrote.
  • Founded in 1903, the Massachusetts Nurses Association is the largest union of registered nurses in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

New Pioneer Institute Hotline Allows Public to Report Violations of Open Meeting Law

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Wednesday, June 17, 2020
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BOSTON, June 17, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --With most public meetings taking place remotely as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Pioneer Institute has unveiled an online hotline that allows members of the public to report potential violations of the Commonwealth's and other states' Open Meeting Law.

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  • BOSTON, June 17, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --With most public meetings taking place remotely as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Pioneer Institute has unveiled an online hotline that allows members of the public to report potential violations of the Commonwealth's and other states' Open Meeting Law.
  • In March, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker issued an executive order suspending certain provisions of the Open Meeting Law.
  • "Open Meeting Laws provide the public with access," said Pioneer Executive Director Jim Stergios.
  • Pioneer Institute develops and communicates dynamic ideas that advance prosperity and a vibrant civic life in Massachusetts and beyond.

Merrow Manufacturing Becomes Largest Producer Of USA-Sourced PPE

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Thursday, May 21, 2020
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Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker visited the Merrow Manufacturing facility in early May, and the administration has an order with Merrow for 2.5 million gowns.

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  • Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker visited the Merrow Manufacturing facility in early May, and the administration has an order with Merrow for 2.5 million gowns.
  • The governor noted that "Merrow Manufacturing is one of the 'biggest success stories' of the state's Manufacturing Emergency Response Team."
  • "DuPont is proud to be collaborating with Merrow Medical PPE to support their manufacturing of isolation gowns made with DuPont Tyvek 1222A fabric.
  • Merrow Manufacturing is one part of a larger group of companies that specialize in manufacturing sewing machines (Merrow), Technology, and Fashion.

MNA: St. Vincent Hospital Nurses Decry Tenet Healthcare Plan to Bully Nurses into Accepting Dangerous Staff Cuts and Re-Deployment Without Proper Safeguards

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Thursday, April 16, 2020
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Charlie Baker last week that the Massachusetts healthcare industry will have access to more than $800 million in state and federal funding.

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  • Charlie Baker last week that the Massachusetts healthcare industry will have access to more than $800 million in state and federal funding.
  • Our staff have been proudly and courageously coming to work every day, often without the proper protective equipment, because this is our obligation and our community.
  • Over several days, the nurses worked to convince Tenet to remove that provision, but Tenet refused.
  • Founded in 1903, the Massachusetts Nurses Association is the largest union of registered nurses in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Massachusetts Nurses Association Releases March 31 Letter to Governor Baker Opposing New State PPE Guidance and Calling for Stronger Protection and Support for Frontline Healthcare Workers to Combat COVID-19

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Tuesday, March 31, 2020
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Charlie Baker on March 31, 2020 opposing a new state memo on personal protective equipment (PPE) and calling for the universal adoption of the highest safety standards for frontline nurses and healthcare workers.

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  • Charlie Baker on March 31, 2020 opposing a new state memo on personal protective equipment (PPE) and calling for the universal adoption of the highest safety standards for frontline nurses and healthcare workers.
  • As we speak, inside hospitals across Massachusetts, there are tens of thousands of dedicated, passionate people battling this pandemic.
  • "Unfortunately, there has been no consistent approach to fighting COVID-19 statewide that takes into account the safest protection standards for our frontline workers," Kelly-Williams said.
  • Founded in 1903, the Massachusetts Nurses Association is the largest union of registered nurses in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

CVS Health Opens COVID-19 Testing Site in Massachusetts

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Thursday, March 19, 2020
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Today, in close coordination with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the U.S. Public Health Service, and Governor Charlie Baker's administration, we're opening a COVID-19 testing site for a limited population in the parking lot of a CVS Pharmacy in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts.

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  • Today, in close coordination with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the U.S. Public Health Service, and Governor Charlie Baker's administration, we're opening a COVID-19 testing site for a limited population in the parking lot of a CVS Pharmacy in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts.
  • We understand there will be significant interest from Massachusetts residents in visiting the site and possibly being tested.
  • As the administration has shared, details on screening and potential assignment to a testing site will be forthcoming.
  • We're working with local media to help spread the message of how the testing site will operate, but we're limiting non-testing onsite activities.

Governor Baker Proclaims Jan. 26-Feb. 1 "Massachusetts School Choice Week"; Joins Leaders Nationwide in Celebrating Opportunity in Education

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Friday, January 24, 2020
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Charlie Baker has issued a proclamation declaring Jan. 26-Feb. 1 Massachusetts School Choice Week.

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  • Charlie Baker has issued a proclamation declaring Jan. 26-Feb. 1 Massachusetts School Choice Week.
  • In doing so, he joined dozens of other governors and hundreds of city and county leaders nationwide who have officially recognized School Choice Week.
  • More than 50,000 events and activities, including 593 in Massachusetts, have been planned for National School Choice Week.
  • Baker issued this proclamation, which reflects Bay Staters' enthusiasm for school choice," said Andrew Campanella, president of National School Choice Week.

THIS WEEK: 593 Celebrations of School Choice Week Organized by Schools, Organizations, and Individuals Underway in Massachusetts

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Friday, January 24, 2020
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National School Choice Week (Jan. 26-Feb. 1) will be the largest celebration of educational choice in U.S. history, with a record-shattering 13.7 million Americans expected to participate.

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  • National School Choice Week (Jan. 26-Feb. 1) will be the largest celebration of educational choice in U.S. history, with a record-shattering 13.7 million Americans expected to participate.
  • Governor Charles Baker issued an official proclamation recognizing Jan. 26-Feb.1 as Massachusetts School Choice Week.
  • "We hope National School Choice Week empowers Massachusetts parents to discover their options and choose the right learning environment for the next school year, based on their children's unique needs," said Andrew Campanella, president of National School Choice Week.
  • National School Choice Week celebrates all types of school choice options, including traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, private schools, online academies, and homeschooling.

Nurses to Testify Tuesday at State House on Bills to Protect Patients from Unsafe Medication Administration and Caretakers During Emergency Response

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Monday, November 18, 2019
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Charlie Baker proposed regulation changes that could have opened the door to unlicensed personnel administering complex medication to patients in many different healthcare settings.

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  • Charlie Baker proposed regulation changes that could have opened the door to unlicensed personnel administering complex medication to patients in many different healthcare settings.
  • Chapter 94C) that could result in the use of unlicensed persons administering medication in the interest of efficiency or cost savings.
  • The bill would protect nurses who are injured or harmed personally as the result of his/her volunteer service.
  • Founded in 1903, the Massachusetts Nurses Association is the largest union of registered nurses in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.