Promises to increase job opportunities and stimulate economic growth BOSTON – As part of the budget for the new fiscal year, State Representative Jeffrey Sánchez joined his fellow colleagues in the House of Representatives in adopting an amendment that would allow restau ...
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House of Representatives Passes Legislation Funding Workforce Training
BOSTON – State Representative Jeffrey Sánchez joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives in passing legislation that provides full funding for workforce training grants. “In these difficult economic times, it’s imperative that we give our business ...
Rep. Sánchez, House Pass Transportation Reform Bill
Changes Will Make Statewide Transportation System Less Costly and More Efficient BOSTON—State Representative Sánchez joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives in passing a sweeping transportation reform package that would eliminate the Massachuse ...
Sánchez promoted to Chairman of House Committee on Public Health
BOSTON – State Representative Jeffrey Sánchez (D-Boston) was recently promoted by Speaker of the House Robert A. DeLeo to Chairman of the House Committee on Public Health. The promotion places Sánchez in a pivotal position in terms of state legislation, as he will be shep ...
House Passes Landmark Pension Reform Legislation, Signed by Gov.
Close loopholes in current law, eliminate abuses of system (Boston) – Continuing the Legislature’s ambitious reform agenda, the Senate and House last week approved landmark legislation that will eliminate the worst offenses in the state pension system. The final bill, whi ...
Sánchez encourages constituents to apply for financial aid
BOSTON - Paying for college is a daunting challenge, but Representative Jeffrey Sánchez (D-Mission Hill) wants students and their families to know that help is available, particularly though free assistance from TERI (The Education Resources Institute). Last year, Massach ...
Sanchez files fiscally sound legislation for lean economic times
BOSTON – State Representative Jeffrey Sánchez (D-Boston) filed new legislation for the 2009-10 legislative session that reflects the economic challenges facing Massachusetts, and indicated that he will be wary of any new bills involving new state spending. “I know these a ...