This pandemic has held up a mirror to our society and much of what we have seen is good – neighbors helping neighbors; brave workers laboring under difficult circumstances; and a sense of shared sacrifice. Unfortunately, the mirror also reveals…
Blog Archives
Reps’ bill aims to protect vulnerable employees during pandemic
State Reps. Dave Rogers (D-Cambridge) and Jay Livingstone (D-Boston) have filed a bill to protect vulnerable employees during a public-health or -safety emergency in the context of employment.
June Newsletter
Click here to read Rep. Dave Rogers’ monthly June newsletter.
May Newsletter
Click here to read Rep. Dave Rogers’ monthly May newsletter.
The Baker Administration’s Reopening Plan
UPDATE 5/6/21 In April, Governor Baker announced that effective April 30th, the Commonwealth’s Face Coverings Order will be relaxed for some outdoor settings. Face coverings will now only be required outside in public when it is not possible to socially…
COVID-19 Updates: Nursing Home Resources
Protecting our Elderly and Most Vulnerable As many of you may know, this disease is hitting our long-term care facilities especially hard. These facilities house a vulnerable population and unfortunately, they have experienced significant outbreaks. The Baker Administration just yesterday…
COVID-19 Updates: Connecting with State Agencies
For unemployment benefits, visit: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-unemployment-assistance. For those not eligible for regular or extended benefits, you can apply for the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program for up to 39 weeks of benefits. Please visit: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-pandemic-unemployment-assistance To connect with additional sources of food…
COVID-19 Updates: Relief Fund
The COVID-19 Relief Fund for Individuals provides $1,000 grants to people who have lost income derived from their work as individual artists and independent teaching artists/humanists/scientists as a direct result of COVID-19 related cancellations and closures in Massachusetts. Application deadline is April…
COVID-19 Updates: State and Local Resources
State & Local Resources To volunteer in public health, healthcare or emergency response capacities, click here. Buoy Health has provided an online symptom checker which can be used to assess your risk for COVID-19. Text COVIDMA to 888-777 for up-to-date alerts straight to your…
COVID-19 Updates: Incarcerated Individuals and Corrections Staff
Incarcerated Individuals and Corrections Staff Many of us are concerned about the potential for an outbreak in our prisons and houses of correction. Given the inability to maintain physical distancing in these environments, the possibility of a significant spread is…
