For New England’s only majority Black city, the closest COVID mass vaccination site is 23 miles away a one-hour round-trip drive with no public transportation.
Brockton has seen more than 11,000 confirmed cases of the coronavirus since last March and 372 related deaths. The city is frequently among the top 10 communities in Massachusetts with the highest percentage of positive cases.
And yet, when the state announced in January the opening of more than 100 vaccination sites for those age 75 and older, none were located in Brockton. A marker for Brockton High School on the state s vaccine locator map was for a clinic to vaccinate first responders that has since closed to make way for when city students return to a hybrid learning model.
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WASHINGTON – A designated federal office would welcome and assist immigrants and refugees in adjusting to life in the United States if a legislative measure from Sen. Ed Markey proves successful.
Announced Thursday, Markey (D-MA) is set to introduce the National Office of New Americans Act alongside U.S. Reps. Grace Meng (D-NY), Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) and Jesús “Chuy” García (D-IL).
Markey s announcement comes just one week after President Joe Biden s introduction of a sweeping immigration reform proposal that includes an eight-year path to citizenship and immediate protection for the millions of undocumented individuals currently residing in the country.
Massachusetts Congress members unite to remove Trump
All members of Massachusetts congressional delegation have called for Trump s removal in some way the only New England state showing a united front so far. Donald J. Trump should immediately be impeached by the House of Representatives & removed from office by the United States Senate as soon as Congress reconvenes, wrote Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D). This is dangerous & unacceptable.
Sen. Ed Markey (D) said Trump was responsible for today s coup at the Capitol. He is a direct threat to our country, wrote Markey. He needs to be impeached, removed from office, and barred from ever holding office again.
Massachusetts Congress members unite to remove Trump
All members of Massachusetts congressional delegation have called for Trump s removal in some way the only New England state showing a united front so far. Donald J. Trump should immediately be impeached by the House of Representatives & removed from office by the United States Senate as soon as Congress reconvenes, wrote Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D). This is dangerous & unacceptable.
Sen. Ed Markey (D) said Trump was responsible for today s coup at the Capitol. He is a direct threat to our country, wrote Markey. He needs to be impeached, removed from office, and barred from ever holding office again.