On Earth Day, I wanted to share a few updates with you regarding FirstLight Power’s hydro relicensing process. Read on to learn more. ***** As many of you are aware, […]
Written by Jared Freedman, Chief of Staff When Jo talks to groups of constituents or advocates, she always says “people power is what makes government work,” and “people most affected […]
On Tuesday, April 9, I was honored and humbled to receive the 2024 Distinguished Legislator of the Year award from the Advocates for Autism of Massachusetts (AFAM) during Autism Advocacy […]
The Joint Committee Ways and Means began a series of hearings on February 7 that would take members across Massachusetts to unpack the Governor’s proposal and to inform the legislature’s […]
On March 21, the Massachusetts Senate unanimously voted to pass An Act to prevent abuse and exploitation. This bipartisan legislation would criminalize the sharing of sexually explicit images or [...]
During the second week of March, the Massachusetts Senate passed the Early ED Act. This bill proposes making childcare more affordable and better wages for those who care for our […]
I was honored to be invited to speak to a room of Children’s League advocates focused on the needs of transition-age youth. I spoke to the youth to let them […]
On February 7, the Massachusetts Legislature passed a major deadline in the 2023 – 2024 legislative session, known as “Joint Rule 10 Day.” This is the day by which all […]
During the Ways and Means hearing I co-chaired with Representative Andy Vargas at Greenfield Community College in early March, we heard comprehensive testimony from Healey-Driscoll Administration [...]
On Wednesday, March 6, I received a Legislator of the Year Award from the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council (MDDC) —- an organization dedicated to supporting people living with [...]