The campaign to put a price on carbon pollution in Massachusetts has unprecedented momentum. This past Tuesday, 200 carbon pricing supporters filled the halls of the State House, meeting with 50 different legislators. We … [Read more...]
5/12 at the State House: Technology Day and Energy Hearing
Technology State House Day 2015: The Internet of Things in Massachusetts Tuesday, May 12 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM (EDT) Hall of Flags, Massachusetts State House, Boston The Tech Hub Caucus, co-chaired by Senator Spilka and Representative … [Read more...]
Sexual Health Lobby Day CANCELLED
UPDATE: Due to weather and travel conditions, the Sexual Health Lobby Day scheduled for February 3 at the State House has been cancelled. Stay tuned for a new date! … [Read more...]
New Date – February 3 – First-Ever Sexual Health Lobby Day in Massachusetts
This post is written by Marty Walz, President of the Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts. Talking about sex and sexual health in the State House’s Great Hall might be awkward for some who work in the building – but it is far … [Read more...]
Falchuk crows, but only a little, about the election
Although the polls disagreed, Evan Falchuk was spot on when he spoke with Left Ahead in September. He stated firmly that he and running mate Angus Jennings would get 3% or more as Gov./lG candidates this month. They got 3.3% He came on … [Read more...]
We Need Bold Solutions for Transportation and Education
**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...]
40 Years Safe and Legal: Let’s Keep It That Way
This post was written by Nonnie S. Burnes, Board Chair & Interim CEO, Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts. From 1996 to 2007, Burnes served as a judge in the Superior Court of Massachusetts. A seventeen-year-old girl sits … [Read more...]
Defend family planning funding in MA
You’re not going to believe this. The national attack on women’s health has made its way to our home state. Last week, State Representative James Lyons (R-Andover) filed an amendment (#575) to the Fiscal Year 2013 state budget to cut … [Read more...]
Sen. Donoghue Cosponsors Resolution Against Citizen’s United
(Thought this might be of general interest for state activists. If your state legislators are not on the list of cosponsors (click here and look under "miscellaneous") contact them and ask them if they will become one, or at least if they … [Read more...]
7th Plymouth District: Incumbent McCarthy and Candidate Diehl debate Thursday on WATD-FM
Join WATD-FM as we continue our series of political forums with an event for the two candidates vying for the 7th Plymouth District seat. State Rep. Allen McCarthy and challenger Geoff Diehl will debate Thursday on WATD (95.9 FM), and we … [Read more...]
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