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Unity Commission Resolution passes at Massachusetts Democratic State Convention

June 4, 2018 By Jamie Eldridge 2 Comments

Press Release by State Senator Jamie Eldridge Contact: 508-274-0055 Jamie@JamieEldridge.com Unity Commission Resolution passes at Massachusetts Democratic State Convention Boston – Delegates at the Mass Democratic Convention in … [Read more...]

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Please Donate to Progressive Massachusetts

December 29, 2017 By Jamie Eldridge 9 Comments

With 2017 ending this weekend, I know that we’re all getting end of the year requests from our favorite non-profits, community organizations, politicians, and charities. As the Senate chair of the Senate Progressive Caucus, I’m asking you … [Read more...]

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My Thoughts on the Senate Health Care Debate

November 7, 2017 By Jamie Eldridge 4 Comments

Tomorrow, the Senate will debate S.2202, comprehensive health care legislation that focuses on lowering costs, increasing access, and improving consumer protections. S.2202 is an important step toward reforming our broken health care … [Read more...]

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Lessons Learned from the Senate Debate on Criminal Justice Reform

November 3, 2017 By Jamie Eldridge 5 Comments

Late last Thursday night, the Massachusetts State Senate passed comprehensive criminal justice reform legislation, that marks the biggest reform to our criminal justice system in a generation. The bill, S.2185, reverses 50-years of mass … [Read more...]

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Attention Bernie Sanders supporters/Our Revolution members: Volunteer for Paul Feeney for State Senate in the next 7 days!

October 10, 2017 By Jamie Eldridge 9 Comments

Are you a supporter of Bernie Sanders? Are you a member of Our Revolution Mass (ORMA)? If so, have you volunteered for Paul Feeney, the Democratic nominee for State Senate for the Bristol and Norfolk district? Because he needs your help to … [Read more...]

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It’s time to make health care a human right in Massachusetts

July 26, 2017 By Jamie Eldridge 19 Comments

Governor Baker has received much credit for his vocal opposition to TrumpCare and national efforts by Republicans to repeal and replace ObamaCare with inhumane health care “fixes.” Unfortunately for Massachusetts residents, Governor Baker’s … [Read more...]

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A budget is a statement of values

July 11, 2017 By Jamie Eldridge 3 Comments

Last week, the Massachusetts House of Representatives and State Senate passed a final $40.202 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2018. I voted for the budget because it increased funding for K-12 public education, affordable housing … [Read more...]

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Why I’m endorsing Sean Garballey for State Senate

June 26, 2017 By Jamie Eldridge 3 Comments

(ed. note: I'm anticipating a post on behalf of Cindy Friedman shortly, and I'll promote. I have my private thoughts, but I want to treat all the candidates fairly. There are vigorous responses in support of Cindy Friedman in the comments … [Read more...]

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Massachusetts can lead the way to Medicare for All

February 3, 2017 By Jamie Eldridge 16 Comments

I’ve spoken with many concerned constituents over the past few weeks about what measures I will take if the Trump-led Republican efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) are successful. The health of millions of Americans is at risk … [Read more...]

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For Your Information: Governor Baker’s 9C Budget Cuts

December 7, 2016 By Jamie Eldridge 10 Comments

For Massachusetts residents concerned about Governor Baker's budget cuts, below is my statement on the Governor's unilateral action yesterday that took legislators and advocates by surprise, and the PDF lists of his budget cuts. My staff … [Read more...]

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bluemassgroupBlue Mass. Group@bluemassgroup·
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This won't do at all.

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They did the same with Obama and the economy in January '09.

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Yesterday Hannity was ranting about how it’s awful that Biden hadn’t solved the COVID crisis yet, hours after he was inaugurated https://www.mediamatters.org/sean-hannity/sean-hannity-attacks-president-biden-not-having-covid-pandemic-under-control

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My mother is very proud that I’m the one dropping an f bomb in this bitch. Seriously though, it’s time to widen the lens of climate accountability. Big Oil relies on enablers, and they shouldn’t escape scrutiny https://twitter.com/billmckibben/status/1352389540334481410

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Ad agencies and PR agencies are renting themselves to the fossil fuel industry, supplying the creative juice necessary to wreck the planet. Please--do something different with your talents!

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@BostonDotCom Seventeen speeding tickets, at least 7 wrecks, and 6 license suspensions. Why do we need to wait until someone dies before permanently revoking the license of a driver who has repeatedly demonstrated that they can't be trusted to operate an automobile safely? #mapoli #ZeroVision

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