How we think about our forests
On Tuesday, I testified at the Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture hearing about H.897, S.485, and H.736. Below is my testimony. Esteemed Chairs and Committee: I am [...]
This is how we win
I gave the following remarks on Friday, September 20 at the Annual COSA breakfast. It’s such an honor to be here with you today — now eight months into my first State Senate term. As I reflected [...]
Letter: Will you join the Climate Strike?
Inspired by the Swedish teenager, Greta Thunberg, students and allies around the world have been striking every Friday to hold lawmakers like me accountable for the lack of effective action being [...]
1 day, 5 committees, 8 bills
Next Tuesday, September 24 will be a 5-ring Olympics marathon day for hearings at the Massachusetts State House. Most weeks, the House meets on Wednesdays, and the Senate on Thursdays. That [...]
Working for you and alongside you
Hi! I’m Sam Hopper, Director of Constituent Engagement for Senator Comerford. In addition to my work engaging with the incredible constituents of the Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester [...]
What? Another budget?!
On Friday, September 6, Governor Baker filed what’s called a ‘supplemental budget” or a “close out supp.” Here it is: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4067. You [...]
Dear Jo: State Sen. Jo Comerford addresses transportation barriers
DEAR JO: The gaps in public bus routes make it difficult for Valley residents who do not drive to accept jobs in key local industries, such as health care and manufacturing, especially when the [...]
