Massachusetts House of Represnetatives

Government State & Federal Government 

COVID Restrictions End; Meetings Must Be Held in Person Starting June 15

June 15, 2021June 15, 2021 editor City of Framingham, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Coronavirus, Gov. Charlie Baker, Massachusetts House of Represnetatives, Massachusetts Senate, Open Meeting Law

FRAMINGHAM – As of midnight, the state of emergency in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts ended. With that several restrictions that

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Government State & Federal Government 

Framingham Rep. Lewis Celebrates Progressive Wins in the FY 2022 House Budget

April 30, 2021April 30, 2021 editor Conservation Land Tax Credit, Fiscal Year 2022 budget, House Progressive Caucus, Massachusetts House of Represnetatives, Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation (MLAC), Rep. Jack Patrick Lewis, Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT), Student Opportunity Act

In full transparency, this is a press release submitted to SOURCE media. *** BOSTON – Late Wednesday night, the Massachusetts

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Government Politics State & Federal Government 

Rep. Lewis Re-Elected Co-Chair of House Progressive Caucus

March 27, 2021March 28, 2021 editor House Progressive Caucus, Massachusetts House of Represnetatives, Rep. Jack Patrick Lewis, Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier

FRAMINGHAM – Rep. Jack Patrick Lewis, who represents Framingham and Ashland, and Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D-Pittsfield) were re-elected co-chairs of

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Environment/Sustainability Government State & Federal Government 

UPDATED: Massachusetts Legislature Passes Landmark Climate Legislation

March 18, 2021March 19, 2021 editor clean energy, climate change, Climate legislation, environmental justice, environmental legislation, greenhouse gas emissions, Massachusetts House of Represnetatives, Massachusetts Legislature, Massachusetts Senate, Rep. Carmine Gentile, Rep. Jack Patrick Lewis, Rep. Maria Robinson, Senate President Karen Spilka

In full transparency, portions of the following is a press release submitted to SOURCE media. It was updated with more

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Government Police/Fire Social Justice State & Federal Government 

Middlesex District Attorney, Sen. Creem, & Rep. Barber File Legislation To Expand Protections Under ‘Hate Crime’ Statute

March 5, 2021March 5, 2021 editor hate crime, legislation, Massachusetts House of Represnetatives, Massachusetts Senate, Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan, Middlesex District Attorney Office

In full transparency, the following is a press release from the Middlesex District Attorney’s office submitted to SOURCE media. ***

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Government Health State & Federal Government 

Mass Legislature To Hold Joint Oversight Hearings Feb. 25 on Baker Administration’s COVID Vaccination Distribution Plan

February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 editor Baker-Polito Administration, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Coronavirus, COVID-19 vaccine, House Speaker Ronald J. Mariano, Massachusetts House of Represnetatives, Massachusetts Senate, Senate President Karen Spilka

The following is a press release submitted to SOURCE media *** BOSTON – Today, February 17, the Massachusetts Legislature announced

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Government State & Federal Government 

UPDATED: Massachusetts Safe Communities Coalition Urges Swift Passage of Safe Communities Act

February 2, 2021February 2, 2021 editor Coronavirus, Immigration policy, Jane Doe Inc., Massachusetts House of Represnetatives, Massachusetts Safe Communities Coalition, Massachusetts Senate, Rep. Jack Patrick Lewis, Safe Communities Act, Sen. Jamie Eldridge, Social justice, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

Portions of this report below are from a press release submitted to SOURCE media. *** BOSTON – Legislators and advocates gathered

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Environment/Sustainability Government State & Federal Government 

Mass Legislature Passes Landmark Climate Change Bill

January 28, 2021January 28, 2021 editor climate change, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, legislation, Massachusetts House of Represnetatives, Massachusetts Senate, Senate President Karen Spilka

BOSTON – The Massachusetts House of Representatives and Senate reaffirmed its commitment today to addressing the climate crisis facing our

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Environment/Sustainability Government State & Federal Government 

Massachusetts Legislature Passes Climate Change Bill

January 4, 2021January 5, 2021 editor climate change, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, House Speaker Ronald J. Mariano, Massachusetts House of Represnetatives, Massachusetts Senate, Senate President Karen Spilka

the following is a press release from Senate President Karen E. Spilka’s office *** BOSTON (01/04/2021) – The Massachusetts Legislature today,

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Government Opinion Politics State & Federal Government 

Progressive Caucus Co-Chairs: Budget Protects & Enhances Social Safety Net and Most Vulnerable Neighbors

December 4, 2020December 4, 2020 editor FY21 Budget, House Progressive Caucus, Massachusetts House of Represnetatives, Rep. Jack Patrick Lewis, Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier

By Jack Patrick Lewis & Tricia Farley-Bouvier *** BOSTON – During a global pandemic, with jobs disappearing, residents struggling to

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