**Massachusetts legislators will be debating and voting on an inadequate transportation finance bill TODAY, I encourage you to speak out and let your legislators know that we must do better. Join me and sign my petition for real investment … [Read more...]
Advancing Transgender Civil Rights
Second, despite the incendiary claims by our opponents, this bill is a civil rights bill, nothing more and nothing less. As one of the primary sponsors of the bill, I want to make it explicitly clear what the bill does. Our … [Read more...]
Tax Credit Transparency – Good Day For Progressives & Taxpayers, Not So Good For Republicans
I am proud that Speaker DeLeo embraced not only the tax credit transparency proposal, but also the budget website legislation. And the Governor deserves credit for initiating the dialogue on tax credit transparency, which he filed in … [Read more...]
Launch of the MBTA Legislative Caucus
Today is the launch of the newly formed MBTA Legislative Caucus. With financial challenges at the T, and the critical need to improve public transportation for both economic and environmental reasons, I am very excited by what … [Read more...]
Help Us Restore Tax Credit Transparency
The Governor has proposed an amendment to the budget that would reinstate the full reporting requirements that go along with this important piece of government transparency and accountability. This amendment ensures that the Legislature and … [Read more...]
Join me on the Not-So-Straight Talk Express!
Friends, As MassEquality's Marc Solomon mentioned, this weekend we will be taking the Not-So-Straight Talk Express to Columbus, Ohio to help campaign for Obama. We've organized this trip to give the LGBT community and our allies another way … [Read more...]
Election Victory – Thank you!
For the past four years, I have had the honor of representing both Medford and Somerville. I have done my best to work hard, to fight with passion and commitment, and most importantly, to deliver for the working families of our … [Read more...]
My Re-Election Campaign
I want to thank the BMG readers for your interest in my re-election campaign, and I appreciate all the positive feedback I've received since my opponent announced his candidacy. I want to share with you my response that I've … [Read more...]
Challenging the Department of Education on MCAS Success
Last week, the Department of Education released a report showing that more students than ever are earning their MCAS competency in only two attempts (release). While the numbers may be true, the assertion that this is indicative of … [Read more...]