The answer, I believe, is to do more to help working families get and stay on their feet. Here in Massachusetts, we need to pass more legislation that has a direct impact on people's lives, and that shows what we stand for as Democrats. We … [Read more...]
Tax Credit Transparency – Still on the Table
There are two articles in the Boston Globe today, dealing with very different subjects but absolutely related, that we wanted to call your attention to. First up: Budget Cuts will Imperil State's Poor: The state estimates that the children … [Read more...]
Canvass for Joe O’Brien for Mayor of Worcester this Saturday
Please join me in canvassing for Joe O'Brien, candidate for Mayor of Worcester, this Saturday, September 19th. I have known Joe since I was first elected to the Massachusetts Legislature in 2002. He is a true progressive, and … [Read more...]
Let the Sun Shine In
***Cross-posted on Jamie's Beacon Hill Blog *** Transparency. Accountability. Reform. These have become the buzzwords of the current Legislative session, repeated over and over in every debate to the point where I worry, occasionally, that … [Read more...]
A Hand-Up for Low-Income Families
We found that financial stability -- being able to consistently afford a place to live, food to eat, healthcare when sick, and other simple necessities - is a dream that's currently out of reach for hundreds of thousands of Massachusetts … [Read more...]
My thoughts on the Senate’s Ethics Bill
I've just returned from the Senate, where I was proud to deliver my maiden speech as State Senator on the ethics reform bill, which in my mind is the most important reform bill the Senate has taken on this session. Next up is finalizing … [Read more...]
Democratic Party Platform Online Forum: What Did We Miss?
This is the last post in our series of 10 "online forums" on BlueMassGroup, to give people an opportunity to discuss the 2009 Democratic Platform and make your voice heard. The topic of the day is "What Did We Miss?" Thus far, … [Read more...]
Democratic Party Platform Online Forum: Public Safety & Criminal Justice
Last Forum: Misc - What Are We Missing? 3/23 … [Read more...]
Democratic Party Platform Online Forum: Environment
Upcoming Forums: Public Safety & Criminal Justice 3/20 Misc - What Are We Missing? 3/23 … [Read more...]
Democratic Party Platform Online Forum: Housing
Schedule & Topics for Future Forum: Environment 3/13 Public Safety & Criminal Justice 3/18 Misc - What Are We Missing? 3/23 … [Read more...]
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