Massachusetts governor signs bipartisan legislation extending crucial protections to trans community

Friday, Massachusetts Republican Gov. Charlie Baker signed into law legislation extending commonsense, non-discrimination protections to transgender residents and visitors to the state. While Massachusetts state law already prohibits discrimination against transgender people in housing and employment, the new law extends these same crucial protections to public accommodations, such as access to restaurants, malls, restrooms, and…

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Statewide inclusion of LGBT Business Enterprises enacted by Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker

The Commonwealth  Massachusetts, under the leadership of Gov. Charlie Baker, has become the first state in the nation to issue an executive order including certified LGBT Business Enterprises (LGBTBEs) in contracting and procurement opportunities alongside women and minority owned businesses. For LGBT citizens in Massachusetts, this policy provides fair and equal access to business contracting…

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