Energy, Environment, and Agriculture (2019-2020 Session)

Bold action is needed to address global warming. I am working to seize the Green New Deal promise which links together fighting climate change, racial justice, and good jobs.

I have filed legislation that, when taken together with the proposals of my colleagues, will transition our economy to running on green energy while creating high-wage jobs that allow everyone to share in the economic boost of these efforts.

Please take a moment to look at the energy & environment bills I have filed and co-sponsored this session, which appear in the tabs below.

Farming is intrinsic to the Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester district.

There are local farms and farmers in every city and town and we have some of the richest soil in the nation.

As much as our region values local produce, meat, and dairy, we know that our farmers often struggle financially. It is nearly impossible for them to compete with the big agribusinesses that benefit from larger scale, lower pay, and notoriously lower environmental standards. Yet our farmers and farms persist, season after season.

I firmly believe “No farms, No food.” It’s as simple (and as profound) as that. When farms and farmers thrive, everyone thrives.

Please take a moment to look at the farm-related bills I have filed and co-sponsored this session, which appear in the tabs below.

Food insecurity in our region rose dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to Feeding America, there will be approximately a 47% increase in the number of western Massachusetts residents and a 63% increase in the number of western Massachusetts children who will be food insecure by the end of 2020.

Please take a moment to look at the food security bills I have filed and co-sponsored this session, which appear in the tabs below.