House, Senate Pass Consensus Economic Development Bill
Yesterday, the House and Senate passed their conferenced versions of the economic development bill, which had been stalled
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Senate, House Pass Consensus Climate Legislation
Thanks to the pressure of activists throughout the summer and fall, the House and Senate came to an
Rolling Up Our Sleeves
Tuesday was a difficult day. So many of us put countless hours into organizing for a brighter future,
Behind Closed Doors: What’s Wrong with the MA State House
By Eileen Ryan, Progressive Watertown On Sunday, October 27th, Progressive Watertown hosted a forum, “Behind Closed Doors: What’s
PM in the News: Ballot Questions
Tavishi Chattopadhyay, “Question 2 proposes removal of MCAS, sparks debate over equity for students,” The Daily Free Press,
Progressive Watertown: “Stewart Udall and the Politics of Beauty”
by Susan Falkoff, Progressive Watertown Progressive Watertown was proud to sponsor a screening of the film “Stewart Udall
This November, VOTE YES
After polling our members, we are proud to endorse a YES vote on all five questions. Each question
PM in the News: Progressives make the case for going beyond housing bond bill
Ella Adams and Eric Convey, “Progressives make the case for going beyond housing bond bill,” MASSterList, October 3,
Wanted: Strong Climate Legislation Before the Year Is Over
Although the Legislature left formal session with much work undone on August 1st, the 193rd session of the
100+ Climate Organizations: climate bill requirements
10/2024 To Governor Healey and the 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, RE: A Robust Climate
Letter: Mass. leaders needed to do more
Marianne Rutter, “Letter: Mass. leaders needed to do more,” Newburyport News, September 22, 2024. To the Editor:I, like
LETTER: What is wrong with our Legislature?
Lynn Nadeau, “LETTER: What is wrong with our Legislature?,” Marblehead Current, September 8, 2024. To the editor: What
New Endorsement: Tamisha Civil for Governor’s Council District 2
Our members overwhelmingly voted to endorse Tamisha Civil for Governor’s Council in District 2. Tamisha Civil combines a
This November, VOTE YES
After polling our members, we are proud to endorse a YES vote on all five questions. Each question
PM in the News: Does the legislative clock and calendar matter on Beacon Hill?
Chris Van Buskirk, “Does the legislative clock and calendar matter on Beacon Hill?,” Boston Herald, September 22, 2024.
Op-Ed: “In narrow Decker win, a pointed message to her and Legislature”
Jonathan Cohn, “In narrow Decker win, a pointed message to her and Legislature,” CommonWealth Beacon, September 22, 2024.
The Legislative Session Isn’t Over Yet.
Although the formal period of the legislative session ended on July 31, the MA Legislature is still in
Letter: “Legislature is dominated by one party. Sherborn woman wonders why it can’t pass bills”
Jennifer Debin, “Letter: Legislature is dominated by one party. Sherborn woman wonders why it can’t pass bills,” MetroWest
2024 Ballot Initiative Forum: Recording
You can find a copy of the video here. We’d love to know how you want to get
PM in the News: “Cartwright wins big in SJC clerk race despite hurdles”
Yawu Miller, “Cartwright wins big in SJC clerk race despite hurdles,” Bay State Banner, September 11, 2024. Jonathan