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Always moving forward
By Jo Comerford
In Newsletters, Updates from Jo
Posted December 5, 2023

Always moving forward

It’s hard to believe we’ve entered the final month of 2023.  As we approach the new year and the fifth anniversary of our service in the State Senate, our team […]

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What you need to know about the Supreme Court decision surrounding affirmative action
By Jo Comerford
In Newsletters, The People's Blog, Updates from Jo
Posted June 29, 2023

What you need to know about the Supreme Court decision surrounding affirmative action

On Thursday June 29, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that race-conscious admissions programs at Harvard and the University of North Carolina (UNC) are unconstitutional in violation of the Equal [...]

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Tax Relief Focused on Those Who Need It
By Katelyn Billings
In Newsletters, The People's Blog, Updates from Jo
Posted June 16, 2023

Tax Relief Focused on Those Who Need It

Yesterday the Senate debated and voted to approve a $590 million tax relief bill. This bill was full of responsible changes to our tax code, focused on providing relief to […]

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From the Desk of Team Comerford: Last Day of May
By Jo Comerford
In Newsletters, The People's Blog, Updates from Jo
Posted June 2, 2023

From the Desk of Team Comerford: Last Day of May

On May 31, my team and I met constituents across the Commonwealth from Beacon Hill to Greenfield.  Chief of Staff Jared Freedman met with the Starlight Girls Club during their […]

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Pollen and high-stakes policy
By Jo Comerford
In Newsletters, The People's Blog, Updates from Jo
Posted June 1, 2023

Pollen and high-stakes policy

Just like pollen, there is lots of high-stakes policy in the air this spring!  As we continue with the 2023-2024 legislative session, please find our combo April and May newsletter […]

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Out and About: Back to Middle School Lunch
By Jo Comerford
In Newsletters, The People's Blog, Updates from Jo
Posted May 17, 2023

Out and About: Back to Middle School Lunch

District Director Elena Cohen had the pleasure of visiting JFK Middle School in Northampton to see Project Bread’s free lunch program for everyone in action.  This was a special visit […]

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End of Life Options Act: Polling Update
By Jo Comerford
In Newsletters, The People's Blog, Updates from Jo
Posted May 9, 2023

End of Life Options Act: Polling Update

I wanted to update you on a promising new development in the End of Life Options Act, the bill I filed along with Representatives O’Day and Philips to provide autonomy […]

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Senator Comerford Speaks on Two Bills before Financial Services Committee
By Jo Comerford
In Newsletters, The People's Blog, Updates from Jo
Posted May 2, 2023

Senator Comerford Speaks on Two Bills before Financial Services Committee

This morning, I was so pleased to offer this testimony in support of S. 596, An Act Relative to Trans-Inclusive Health Care Access. I introduced this bill in partnership with […]

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Protecting our Natural Resources: Background on the Quabbin Reservoir Bill
By Jo Comerford
In Newsletters, The People's Blog, Updates from Jo
Posted April 21, 2023

Protecting our Natural Resources: Background on the Quabbin Reservoir Bill

The Quabbin Reservoir is an invaluable resource in western Massachusetts that provides pristine drinking water to millions of people in eastern Massachusetts, as it is one of the largest [...]

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I would drive 500 miles and I would drive 500 more (in one week)
By Jo Comerford
In Newsletters, The People's Blog, Updates from Jo
Posted April 6, 2023

I would drive 500 miles and I would drive 500 more (in one week)

Just to be the legislator who drove 1,000 miles to represent you.  Last week, I traveled about 1,020 miles all across the Commonwealth to attend important events and advocate on […]

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