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MARKEY, PRESSLEY REINTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO FULLY END QUALIFIED IMMUNITY

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Representative Pressley and Senator Markey have reintroduced a bill to eliminate qualified immunity. The bill was a re-file of legislation proposed last session in the wake of the death of George Floyd. They were joined by Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, Representatives Jim McGovern, Seth Moulton and Katherine Clark and a number of others as co […]

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MPA Scholarship Program

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MPA Scholarship Program: Just a reminder that scholarship applications are due by March 31, 2021. Children of Active and Retired members in good standing are eligible. Children of deceased members who were in good standing at the time of their death are also eligible. The MPA awards seven $1,000 scholarships in five geographical areas. Please

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House Votes 107-51

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Moments ago, the House voted to enact police reform and send it to the Governor for signature. We thank the 51 courageous individuals who stood with us. Like us, they too want reform but know this bill goes too far and puts officers and citizens in peril. We must continue to uphold our oath to

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Senate Votes 31-9 to Pass Reform, House Finalizes on Tuesday After a long day of waiting, the Senate quickly voted down several amendments and passed what they called a compromise police teform package. Making minor concessions to assure the Governors signature, the Senate voted 31-9 and sent the bill to the House for action tomorrow.

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