Celebrating with the Disability Law Center
On May 15, I received the Senate Legislator of the Year Award from the Disability Law Center. It was a tremendous honor and meant a great deal to me personally—and […]
Feeling the People Power
Throughout the second week of February, the State House rumbled with the advocacy of constituents from the Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester district and beyond. On Tuesday, my team met with waves [...]
Celebrate 34 years of the ADA with policies that work
Today, July 26, 2024 marks the 34th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Additionally, we celebrate July as Disability Pride Month. My team and I wanted […]
Addressing long-term care
On Thursday, the Senate will debate a much-needed long-term care reform and oversight bill, S.2889 — An Act relative to long-term care and assisted living. You can read the bill […]
Advocates for Autism of Massachusetts 2024 Distinguished Legislator of the Year
On Tuesday, April 9, I was honored and humbled to receive the 2024 Distinguished Legislator of the Year award from the Advocates for Autism of Massachusetts (AFAM) during Autism Advocacy […]