The People’s Blog

I had the privilege of joining fellow legislators and advocates from around the Commonwealth to launch the End of Life Options Act. The bill allows someone who is terminally ill […]

My team and I are thrilled to launch “Toward the Future,” our legislative agenda for the 2023-2024 session.  We’re releasing this on Valentine’s Day because policy is one of the […]

Happy Valentine’s Day!  This Valentine’s Day, I am celebrating my love and appreciation for the Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester District. There are so many reasons why our district is my [...]

One of the first Senate committees appointed at the start of a new Massachusetts legislative session is a temporary Committee on Rules. It is formed to consider and deliver both […]

In Massachusetts, when homeowners fall behind in their property taxes, cities and towns can foreclose and take ownership of the entire property. We’re among just 12 states in the nation […]

Written in partnership with Representative Natalie Blais  On any given week, our email inboxes reflect the concerns of our constituents. For years, emails have poured in about COVID-19, [...]

Powerfully launched! As we begin our work for the 2023-2024 legislative session, please find our January 2023 newsletter through the link below. This newsletter includes important updates on our [...]

The State House was booming on Wednesday, January 25 with “Hands Together for Climate Justice” as mothers, grandmothers, caregivers, and their children clapped and sang their way to [...]

On Wednesday, January 25, I joined a forum sponsored by State House News Service, Project Bread, The Greater Boston Food Bank, and many others focused on ending hunger in the […]

On Wednesday, January 18, I was delighted to welcome authors, advocates, and legislative colleagues to the State House to celebrate great writing.  I represent that part of the Commonwealth which [...]