In Massachusetts we are fortunate to have some of the best public schools and institutions in the country however, high quality college degree remains far out of reach for too many students, especially students of color and low income.
Trahan highlights the challenges low-income and minority students face in accessing quality education.
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Our bill fixes that. It puts real federal money on the table the moment an emergency like this hits, so no community has to face it alone.
We must also acknowledge its shortcomings so we can ensure it is applied correctly and safely.
Haverhill showed us what happens when a century-old system fails and the federal government is nowhere to be found. Cities were left to fight sewage flowing into the Merrimack with local dollars and borrowed time.
It is a very spirited debate on the other side, but this is on the amendment. This amendment would just make sure that the underlying bill actually does what it is intended to do, which is save lives simply by ensuring that the Secretary…
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