THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 19, 2024 Page 9 AGENDA | FROM PAGE 1 for this critical announcement. “To the Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Dr. Secretary – and really the entire Administration that is represented here – this is a momentous day. It is a vision that is centered around everyone in the front row and building a future here in the Commonwealth that is worthy of them. We are so grateful for you taking this major step forward in our fi ght to make sure that every family can provide their kids with a quality early education. We’re fi ghting for a Commonwealth and a country where education is honored, prioritized and funded like the economic infrastructure that it is. “For years, child care and early education has been viewed as an accessory – a private decision between families and a provider – a nice-to-have. But not a basic necessity. It took a global pandemic to show everyone what so many in this room already knew: That child care makes all other work possible; that it empowers not only kids to learn but parents to thrive and our business community to grow; that it is central to the success of our entire economy. And we are so grateful to have a Govereven farther. “I am proud to call all of you partners in this fi ght for aff ordable, accessible, quality child care. Congratulations on this major win for our kids, families and caregivers. It is now my privilege to introduce a champion for child care, our Lieutenant Governor Driscoll.” RON’S OIL Call For PRICE MELROSE, MA 02176 NEW CUSTOMER’S WELCOME ACCEPTING VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER (781) 397-1930 OR (781) 662-8884 100 GALLON MINIMUM Democratic Whip Katherine Clark speaks as members of the Healy-Driscoll Administration, including Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll (far right), look on. (Courtesy Photo) nor who recognizes these basic truths. “During COVID, Democrats delivered a Rescue Plan that kept millions of kids in their classrooms – including more than 200,000 children here in Massachusetts. It got parents back to work and kept businesses afl oat. We proved what is possible when you invest in early education. The pandemic changed the way our country thinks about early education and care. And with leaders like Governor Healey, we are refusing to go back to the status quo. “The Healey-Driscoll Administration’s plan means more children in classrooms, more help for working families, more opportunity and prosperity for Massachusetts. And I promise you that we are not going to let up in Washington. We will enact further investments to go JOHN MACKEY & ASSOCIATES ~ Attorneys at Law ~ * PERSONAL INJURY * REAL ESTATE * FAMILY LAW * PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY * LANDLORD/TENANT DISPUTES 14 Norwood Street Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 WWW.JMACKEYLAW.COM
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