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Senator Clark Advances Tax Credit Bill

17. Aug, 2011 • Categories: Legislative Updates • by

BOSTON—The Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Business has given its approval to a significant tax credit bill that encourages private investment in localities that have been hit the hardest by the economic turmoil. Senator Clark serves as Vice Chairman of the Committee.
“Developing economic opportunity is one of the most important things we can do in this economy,” Senator Clark stated.… [more]

Senator Clark Votes to Pass Court Reorganization Legislation

02. Aug, 2011 • Categories: Archive, Legislative Updates • by

(BOSTON) – Senator Katherine Clark joined the Massachusetts Legislature today  to pass landmark court reorganization legislation aimed at improving the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the state’s court system and restoring public trust at the Department of Probation.
“There was a critical need to overhaul the hiring practices at the probation department.” said Senator Clark. “This comprehensive legislation restructures our trial court system.… [more]

Senator Katherine Clark Honored with Children’s Trust Fund Award

07. Apr, 2011 • Categories: Legislative Updates, Press • by

(Boston, MA) – Senator Katherine Clark was honored at the State House with the Children’s Trust Fund Valuing Our Children award. This award is presented annually to a legislator who has shown an outstanding commitment to child abuse prevention.
“I am honored to receive this award from the Children’s Trust Fund, an organization I have been privileged to work with for many years on preventing child abuse throughout the state,” said Senator Clark.… [more]

Senator Katherine Clark Votes to Freeze Unemployment Insurance Rate

21. Feb, 2011 • Categories: Legislative Updates, Press • by

Continues Efforts to Provide Relief to Small Business and Encourage Job Creation… [more]
(BOSTON) – Continuing a commitment to provide economic relief for small businesses and grow and create jobs, Senator Clark announced Senate passage of legislation today that will freeze the Unemployment Insurance rate. Without the freeze, the rate would increase by over $228 per employee, with the average employer seeing a per-employee payment jump from $644 to $872.

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