Updates from Jo

DEAR JO: I’ve heard a lot about the education bill that just passed the Senate. Is this really a big deal? What does it mean for western Massachusetts? — Constituents […]

There has been a great deal of real and serious concern raised about a bill I cosponsored, S. 826, titled, An Act to reduce mass incarceration. The bill would direct […]

Two weeks ago, the Senate released S.2350 with an eye toward equitably increasing funding for public education because a child’s zip code should not determine the quality of their education. […]

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 [...]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]