Updates from Jo

In February, I wrote to you after the Senate passed its version of a comprehensive gun safety bill, S.2572 — An Act to sensibly address firearm violence through effective reform, […]

On July 10, I wrote to constituents ahead of the Senate’s debate on the economic development bond bill (S.2856).  Read on to learn more about the work I engaged in […]

On June 25, the Senate debated and passed omnibus clean energy legislation by a vote of 38 -2.  Thank you to everyone who emailed or called with advocacy on this […]

On June 27, I joined my colleagues in the Senate to pass comprehensive housing legislation, S.2834 — the Affordable Homes Act, authorizing $5.4 billion in borrowing and making policy changes […]

On June 27, the Senate will debate its version of the Affordable Homes Act, the housing bond bill originally introduced by Governor Healey last fall and debated by the House […]

The following is important news about the FAFSA application and financial aid in Massachusetts which I shared with superintendents. Please feel free to use these advocacy materials in your own [...]

On June 20, I joined my colleagues in passing S.2830 — An Act to reduce plastics.  Each year I participate in river cleanups in our district. As much as I […]

On June 21, I wrote to constituents with key updates about FirstLight Energy’s hydro relicensing process. Read on for the updates. ***** Energy Use A number of you have raised […]

On June 19, ahead of the Senate’s debate on a clean energy omnibus bill, I wrote to constituents about the work my team and I are engaged in on this […]

It’s hot outside!  Below please find a list of cooling centers across our communities that are open to the public throughout the summer months.  * Please visit their website or […]