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Joint Testimony from Sen. Comerford and Reps. O’Day and Philips in support of H2505 and S1486
By Jo Comerford
In Testimony, Testimony, Letters, Reports & Statements
Posted April 2, 2025

Joint Testimony from Sen. Comerford and Reps. O’Day and Philips in support of H2505 and S1486

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Five lessons, five years after the onset of a pandemic
By Jo Comerford
In The People's Blog
Posted March 13, 2025

Five lessons, five years after the onset of a pandemic

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic and our world flipped upside down.  As a first-term Senator, I learned lifetimes-worth of lessons in the […]

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Supporting families and people in recovery
By Jo Comerford
In The People's Blog
Posted December 30, 2024

Supporting families and people in recovery

On December 19, the Massachusetts Legislature approved omnibus legislation to combat the opioid crisis. H.5143 — An Act relative to treatments and coverage for substance use disorder and recovery [...]

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Multiple Comerford priorities included in economic development bill signed into law
By Jo Comerford
In Press Releases, Testimony, Letters, Reports & Statements
Posted November 21, 2024

Multiple Comerford priorities included in economic development bill signed into law

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The finish line (and the starting line)
By Jo Comerford
In The People's Blog
Posted August 5, 2024

The finish line (and the starting line)

On July 31 (really 9:57 a.m. on August 1), the Massachusetts Legislature technically finished its 2023-2024 formal legislative session.  Highlights of what passed the Legislature and is awaiting [...]

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Improving health care quality and price transparency
By Jo Comerford
In The People's Blog
Posted July 29, 2024

Improving health care quality and price transparency

On July 18, the Senate passed urgent reforms to the Commonwealth’s health care system to boost oversight and transparency in the market and improve patient access to prescribed medication and [...]

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Support for the Town of Montague’s application to the Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant Program
By Jo Comerford
In Letters of Support, Testimony, Letters, Reports & Statements
Posted June 26, 2024

Support for the Town of Montague’s application to the Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant Program

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Joint letter to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in support of Gill-Montague’s Core Program Application
By Jo Comerford
In Letters of Support, Testimony, Letters, Reports & Statements
Posted June 7, 2024

Joint letter to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in support of Gill-Montague’s Core Program Application

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Joint letter to the Executive Office of Economic Development in support of Stone Soup Cafe’s Urban Agenda Grant Program application
By Jo Comerford
In Letters of Support, Testimony, Letters, Reports & Statements
Posted June 4, 2024

Joint letter to the Executive Office of Economic Development in support of Stone Soup Cafe’s Urban Agenda Grant Program application

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Letter to Senators Markey and Warren in support of Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts’ Congressionally Directed Spending request
By Jo Comerford
In Letters of Support, Testimony, Letters, Reports & Statements
Posted April 4, 2024

Letter to Senators Markey and Warren in support of Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts’ Congressionally Directed Spending request

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