Sen. Spilka Receives Young Democrats Women's Caucus Legislator of the Year Award

Senator Karen Spilka, a Democrat who represents Framingham, received the Legislator of the Year Award from the Young Democrats of Massachusetts Women’s Caucus at the group’s annual Ladies in Blue fundraiser on Tuesday.

The event was held at the Bell in Hand Tavern in Boston, and money raised will benefit a scholarship for a Young Democrat to participate in the Emerge Massachusetts candidate training program.

“The Young Democrats are a terrific group of activists calling attention to important issues. They are our future leaders, and it was my honor to join them to celebrate strong, powerful women at all levels,” said Sen. Spilka, who is chair of the senate ways and means committee. “I’m also pleased to support the Emerge program, which encourages more young women to make their voices heard.”

Sen. Spilka discussed several of her bills this legislative session to advance equality and opportunity for women, including paid family leave, a resolution to increase the number of women on boards and pay equity legislation.

Attorney General Maura Healey received the Women of the Year Award at the event.

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Senator Karen Spilka (left) and Attorney General Maura Healey.

Senator Karen Spilka and Attorney General Maura Healey with former Emerge Massachusetts participants.