August 15, 2023
NHPR: Massachusetts AG gives $1.5M grants to reduce maternal health inequities
August 14, 2023
Daily Hampshire Gazette: Transportation bill to fund $375M for local roads, bridges, other projects
The Greenfield Recorder: Transportation bill secures $375M for local roads, bridges, other projects
August 11, 2023
Daily Hampshire Gazette: Beacon Hill Roll Call, July 31-Aug. 4
August 6, 2023
MassLive: Should Native Americans be used as mascots in Agawam? Indigenous people say no
August 4, 2023
Franklin Observer: Town’s State House Team Embroiled in House-Senate Fight
Daily Hampshire Gazette: Beacon Hill Roll Call, July 24-28
The Greenfield Recorder: Beacon Hill Roll Call: July 24 to July 28, 2023
August 2, 2023
Mass.Gov: Governor Healey Signs Supplemental Budget Delivering $20 Million in Farm Relief
August 1, 2023
July 31, 2023
The Greenfield Recorder: Massachusetts Senate clears ‘X’ gender choice for driver’s licenses
Western Mass News: Getting Answers: State lawmakers pass $56 billion 2024 fiscal year budget
July 28, 2023
22 News: Senate moves to make IDs more accessible, inclusive
BusinessWest: Senate Passes Supplemental Budget Including Proposed $20 Million For Farms
Daily Hampshire Gazette: Massachusetts Senate clears “X” gender choice for driver’s licenses
The Greenfield Recorder: Beacon Hill Roll Call: July 17 to July 21, 2023
July 27, 2023
GBH: State Senate passes bills on gender-neutral birth records, ID access for homeless people
July 25, 2023
22 News: Section of Route 2 in Gill closed due to slope erosion
22 News: Senate preparing for critical budget vote
The Reminder: Sabadosa, Northampton push for decarbonization legislation
July 24, 2023
MassLive: Mass. Senate proposes giving $20M to farmers affected by extreme weather
Western Mass News: State senate proposes $20 million in funding to help farms impacted by flooding
July 23, 2023
July 20, 2023
The Greenfield Recorder: Bills look to ensure ‘sustainable future’ for rural schools
WBUR: Gov. Healey launches fundraiser to help flooded farms
July 19, 2023
Amherst Bulletin: Federal lawmakers meet with farmers, speak to post-flood support
July 18, 2023
Daily Hampshire Gazette: Hilltown Community Health Center secures almost $1M for clinic at Smith Voc
NPQ: The Push for Prison Moratorium: A Case Study in Massachusetts
WBUR: Damage assessments ongoing after western Massachusetts floods
July 17, 2023
NBC Boston: Heavy rains flood 75 Mass. farms, force untreated sewage to flow into 3 rivers
July 16, 2023
Sentinel & Enterprise: Mass. House answering call for special education funding
The Greenfield Recorder: Federal lawmakers meet with farmers, speak to post-flood support
July 15, 2023
MassLive: State, federal leaders seek relief for flood-soaked farmers
MassLive: U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren and U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern visit flooded area in Hadley
July 14, 2023
Daily Hampshire Gazette: Northampton mayor salutes farmers’ ‘determination’
The Greenfield Recorder: Beacon Hill Roll Call: July 3 to July 7, 2023
July 13, 2023
The Greenfield Recorder: ‘A dream come true’: Greenfield celebrates long-awaited library opening
July 12, 2023
Daily Hampshire Gazette: Conn. River inundates low-lying farm fields, ruins crops
Western Mass News: State leaders discuss flood concerns, immense damages in Northampton
July 10, 2023
The Eagle-Tribune: Lawmakers renew push for translated nursing assistant exams
The Greenfield Recorder: Ending MCAS graduation hurdle could land on state ballot
July 8, 2023
The Eagle-Tribune: Teachers poll on possible ballot questions
July 7, 2023
The Greenfield Recorder: Beacon Hill Roll Call: June 26 to June 30, 2023
July 6, 2023
Daily Hampshire Gazette: Teachers could put ending MCAS graduation requirement on ballot
Spectrum News 1: 2024 ballot questions could include major changes to state education
July 5, 2023
The Reminder: Northampton City Council supports state act involving access to trails for all
July 2, 2023
June 30, 2023
Daily Hampshire Gazette: Beacon Hill Roll Call, June 19-23
Spectrum News: State lawmaker proposes moratorium on new jail and prison construction
The Greenfield Recorder: Beacon Hill Roll Call: June 19 to June 23, 2023
June 29, 2023
June 28, 2023
The Patch: MCI-Framingham Inmates Give Historic Testimony At Moratorium Hearing
WBUR: Inmates, advocates and lawmakers renew push for a prison moratorium
June 27, 2023
State House News Service: Prison Moratorium Supporters Start Over Again
WWLP 22 News: Debate over prison construction moratorium sparks controversy
June 26, 2023
The Reminder: Northampton mayor, other advocates testify in favor of voting bills
June 24, 2023
MassLive: Westfield Public Health Bulletin: State standards needed for health service in all towns
June 23, 2023
The Greenfield Recorder: Beacon Hill Roll Call: June 12 to June 16, 2023
June 22, 2023
June 20, 2023
June 19, 2023
Daily Hampshire Gazette: Amherst elementary students lead charge for Indigenous Peoples’ Day
June 16, 2023
The Greenfield Recorder: Beacon Hill Roll Call: June 5 to June 9, 2023
June 15, 2023
June 14, 2023
MassLive: ‘Portraits of Pathlight’ exhibit on display at Massachusetts State House
June 13, 2023
The Greenfield Recorder: Guiding Star Grange hosting 150th anniversary celebration
June 12, 2023
June 11, 2023
June 9, 2023
The Greenfield Recorder: Beacon Hill Roll Call: May 29 to June 2, 2023
The Greenfield Recorder: Greenfield residents urge council to pass ordinance on tax-taking process
June 7, 2023
Telegram & Gazette: Healey: Pride flag on Beacon Hill shows Mass. true colors
The Greenfield Recorder: Frontier students work with lawmakers to file bill on menstrual products
June 6, 2023
Daily Hampshire Gazette: Domb pushes for menstruation equity at legislative hearing
WWLP 22 News: Amherst and Deerfield libraries to receive $2.1M in additional funding
June 2, 2023
The Greenfield Recorder: Beacon Hill Roll Call: May 22 to May 26, 2023
June 1, 2023
May 31, 2023
May 30, 2023
Amherst Bulletin: State politicians eye bill to protect soil, farms from PFAS
May 28, 2023
May 26, 2023
The Greenfield Recorder: Activists hail Supreme Court ruling on ‘home equity theft’
May 25, 2023
GBH: Mass. Senate passes $56 billion budget, with focus on higher education access
The Shoestring: Proposed Law Would Aid Farms Polluted By PFAS-Tainted Sludge Fertilizers
Telegram & Gazette: Is this the year physician-assisted suicide becomes legal in Massachusetts?
May 23, 2023
WBUR: State Sen. Gobi tapped for new post in Healey administration as director of rural affairs
May 22, 2023
GVS: Sen. Gobi Selected for Healey Admin Role
Telegram & Gazette: Anne Gobi to leave Senate for job as Gov. Healey’s rural affairs chief
May 21, 2023
May 19, 2023
Athol Daily News: Cannabis article for Athol Town Meeting generates questions
Daily Hampshire Gazette: Beacon Hill Roll Call
The Greenfield Recorder: Beacon Hill Roll Call: May 8 to May 12, 2023
May 18, 2023
Athol Daily News: Comerford Receives Caring Bear Award from the Providers’ Council
Athol Daily News: Athol Police to begin using body cams
WBZ News Radio: Climate Activists Say “Embodied Carbon” Escaping Oversight
May 17, 2023
The Greenfield Recorder: Climate activists say ‘embodied carbon’ escaping oversight
May 15, 2023
The Greenfield Recorder: Beacon Hill Roll Call: May 1 to May 5, 2023
The Greenfield Recorder: State lawmakers eye bill to protect soil, farms from PFAS
May 11, 2023
Daily Hampshire Gazette: Sen. Comerford, locals urge state to update outdated mosquito-control plan
May 10, 2023
Athol Daily News: Comerford, Athol Selectboard review community’s needs
Daily Hampshire Gazette: Valley residents, senator advocate for home equity bill
WBUR: A legislative push to shore up transgender rights in Massachusetts
May 9, 2023
Athol Daily News: UMass Advancement unions taking case to governor
The Greenfield Recorder: Greenfield residents, senator advocate for home equity bill
MassLive: Northampton officials push for more help as Mass. education secretary visits
May 8, 2023
Athol Daily News: Senator Comerford hosts office hours in person and virtually
The Greenfield Recorder: Education secretary hears about rural school challenges
May 3, 2023
Amherst Bulletin: Leverett parents flag issue of drivers racing past stopped school buses
Spectrum News 1: Legislators advocate for medical aid in dying to be legalized in Massachusetts
May 2, 2023
10 Boston: Farmer: Mass. Hemp Industry ‘May Not Survive’ Without Regulatory Changes
22 News WWLP: Local lawmakers working on stricter legislation for school bus passing
MassLive: Here’s how your Mass. state legislators would like to improve your health care
NECN: Farmer: Mass. Hemp Industry ‘May Not Survive’ Without Regulatory Changes
WAMX Northeast Public Radio: Bill would compensate Quabbin watershed communities
May 1, 2023
Daily Hampshire Gazette: LGBTQ youth commission eyes ‘lighthouse’ role with call for legislation
April 28, 2023
22 News: With ideas, LGBTQ youth commission eyes “lighthouse” role
Daily Hampshire Gazette: Beacon Hill Roll Call, April 17-21
The Greenfield Recorder: Beacon Hill Roll Call: April 17 to April 21, 2023
WBUR: Mass. LGBTQ youth commission propose policy changes amid nationwide threats
April 27, 2023
Athol Daily News: Senator Comerford hosts office hours in person and virtually
GBH: LGBTQ youth commission urges state to stand up against wave of discriminatory bills across US
Spectrum News 1: State lawmakers want to reimburse western Mass. towns for Quabbin Reservoir
State House News Service: With Ideas, LGBTQ Youth Commission Eyes “Lighthouse” Role
WBZ News Radio: Western Mass. Seeks Excise For Water Flowing East
April 26, 2023
Daily Hampshire Gazette: State agency comes through with $40M for new Amherst elementary school
The Greenfield Recorder: Bill would compensate towns harmed by creation of Quabbin Reservoir
Western Mass News: Lawmakers hold hearing over proposed equity, payments for Quabbin watershed towns
April 12, 2023
Daily Hampshire Gazette: Legislature to honor Hatfield resident with Black Excellence award
The Greenfield Recorder: Final Shelburne Housing Authority members honored upon merger
April 11, 2023
The Reminder: Sciarra prepared to use city funds to help balance school budget in Northampton
April 7, 2023
Daily Hampshire Gazette: Beacon Hill Roll Call, March 27-31
April 6, 2023
The Greenfield Recorder: $223K to aid in PFAS remediation for Franklin County, North Quabbin
The Greenfield Recorder: Beacon Hill Roll Call: March 27 to March 31, 2023
The Greenfield Recorder: Officials air views on state education funding
The Shoestring: State Officials Criticize UMass Privatization Plan
April 5, 2023
HCAM Television: Senate Passes Legislation Authorizing Chapter 90 Funding
April 2, 2023
The Greenfield Recorder: Education advocates call for better state funding formula
March 29, 2023
The Greenfield Recorder: Comerford, Domb weigh in against UMass move to privatize union jobs
March 28, 2023
The Greenfield Recorder: Lawmakers echo concerns they hear about PFAS
iBerkshires.com: Mohawk Trail Woodlands Partnership Want to Change Name
March 24, 2023
Daily Hampshire Gazette: Beacon Hill Roll Call, March 13-17
March 23, 2023
The Greenfield Recorder: Legislators implore FirstLight to ‘do better’ following oil spill
March 21, 2023
MassLive: Western Massachusetts Passenger Rail Commission meets at Northampton Senior Center
March 17, 2023
Daily Hampshire Gazette: Beacon Hill Roll Call, March 6-10
March 16, 2023
Amherst Bulletin: Sen. Comerford to fight for more school funding for region
The Greenfield Recorder: Beacon Hill Roll Call: March 6 to March 10, 2023
The Greenfield Recorder: Comerford affirms support to ban forever chemicals in Warwick
March 15, 2023
MassLive: Amherst school board passes a budget that cuts teachers and paraeducators
March 14, 2023
Daily Hampshire Gazette: Officials dissect governor’s education budget in hearing at UMass
March 13, 2023
The Washington Post: Massachusetts could become the next state to allow aid in dying
March 10, 2023
Athol Daily News: Comerford sees good things in governor’s budget
March 9, 2023
Daily Hampshire Gazette: Sen. Comerford to fight for more school funding for region
March 8, 2023
The Greenfield Recorder: Regional Notebook: March 8, 2023
March 7, 2023
March 5, 2023
March 4, 2023
March 2, 2023
The Greenfield Recorder: Beacon Hill Roll Call: Feb. 20 to Feb. 24, 2023
March 1, 2023
Boston University News Service: New agriculture committee puts focus on region
February 28, 2023
Daily Hampshire Gazette: Jews, politicians taking action to ‘heal the world’
February 27, 2023
Milford Daily News: Will this be the year that medical aid in dying becomes law in Massachusetts?
February 26, 2023
CommonWealth Magazine: A renewed push to legalize ‘medical aid in dying’
Daily Hampshire Gazette: New agriculture committee puts focus on region
MetroWest Daily News: Are we really doing no harm by rejecting the End of Life Options Act?
Taunton Daily Gazette: Prison moratorium pushed as Taunton mental health system experiences strain
The Greenfield Recorder: My Turn: Death with dignity must not be denied
February 22, 2023
Daily Hampshire Gazette: Beacon Hill Roll Call, Feb. 13-17
February 21, 2023
February 20, 2023
February 16, 2023
Axios Boston: Inside the “right to die” in Massachusetts
MassLive: Javier Reyes appointed next UMass Amherst chancellor, touts support for innovation
Telegram & Gazette: Here’s where Worcester County lawmakers will serve on state Senate committees
The Greenfield Recorder: Beacon Hill Roll Call: Feb. 6 to Feb. 10, 2023
WWLP: Senator Comerford looks to address utility rates, PILOTs program
February 15, 2023
The Bay State Banner: Activists push Healey on prison moratorium
The Greenfield Recorder: Pushback: Supremes to hear home equity theft case
February 12, 2023
Boston Globe: Seizing home equity over unpaid taxes is unfair to homeowners
February 9, 2023
The Greenfield Recorder: Support legislation to reduce energy costs
February 5, 2023
MassLive: Do you think Massachusetts energy costs are too high? We agree (Viewpoint)
MetroWest Daily News: Mass. criminal justice reform advocates push old argument on new Legislature
February 1, 2023
Amherst Bulletin: Bill seeking ban on PFAS could affect regional high school track turf decision
January 26, 2023
Athol Daily News: Athol Open Space Committee approves application for trails grant
The Greenfield Recorder: State Legislature’s Food Caucus gearing up for push to fight hunger
Western Mass News: State lawmakers looking to make free school lunches permanent
January 25, 2023
Daily Hampshire Gazette: Commission explores passenger rail expansion benefits for WMass
State House News Service: Food Caucus Gearing Up For Push To Fight Hunger
January 24, 2023
The Greenfield Recorder: Commission reviews economic, environmental impacts of rail system
January 21, 2023
iBerkshires.com / Boxcar Media: Foster Parent Bill of Rights is Law
January 20, 2023
Western Mass News: Efforts underway to make Hadley crosswalk safer after October hit-and-run
January 16, 2023
The Greenfield Recorder: Area lawmakers acclimate to redrawn districts
The Greenfield Recorder: Schell Bridge project takes funding blow in Northfield
January 9, 2023
Daily Hampshire Gazette: Beacon Hill Roll Call, Jan. 2-6
January 6, 2023
Daily Hampshire Gazette: Comerford named Legislator of the Year for bills supporting seniors
January 5, 2023
The Greenfield Recorder: Beacon Hill Roll Call: Dec. 26 to Dec. 30, 2022
