Letter to Senate and House Leadership, Rules Conference Committtee
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Happy Sunshine Week! 
Let’s Talk about Transparency
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The Trump-Musk Administration Is Pulling Climate Funding. MA Should Make Polluters Pay.
The Donald Trump – Elon Musk administration has been unconstitutionally withdrawing funding for climate initiatives at the state
Progressive Mass Virtual Awards Night 2025
Progressive Mass Virtual Awards Night 2025 Sunday, April 27th7-8:30pm(Zoom link upon RSVP) Come celebrate the great achievements and
Letter to the Conference Committee on Rules Reform
The Honorable Michael Moran The Honorable Cynthia Stone Creem The Honorable William Galvin The Honorable Joan Lovely The
“We are the safest major city in the nation because we are safe for everyone.”
Earlier today, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, in her opening remarks defending Boston’s Trust Act to the US House
Extremist Republicans in Congress Just Voted to Cut Health Care to Fund Tax Cuts for the Rich. Here’s How to Push Back in MA.
Last night, Republicans in the US House voted to advance a budget outline that entails steep cuts to
Statement on Passage of House and Senate Rules
“We are pleased that both the House and Senate have embraced reforms in the Joint Rules that will
The House and Senate Have Both Adopted New Rules for Themselves. What’s New?
The MA House and Senate have both passed their respective proposals for the Joint Rules, which we discuss
PM in the News: “With Mass. House set to vote on its rules, is transparency a priority or a talking point?”
Abigail Pritchard, “With Mass. House set to vote on its rules, is transparency a priority or a talking
New Rules: How Far Did Each Chamber Go in Promoting Transparency?
The 194th session of the Massachusetts General Court began with both Senate President Karen Spilka and Speaker Ron
Transparency Action Hour: Next Steps
Thank you so much for joining us last night! We had 140+ people join to learn and take
2/19: Transparency Action Hour
Voters have said on the ballot countless times that they want to see a more transparent State Legislature,
Senate Passes Proposal for Joint Rules. Next Up: The House.
On Wednesday and Thursday,, the State Senate debated and then passed their proposed Joint Rules for the session
MA Senate Votes to Restrict Access to Emergency Shelter…Again
While Republicans in DC are creating havoc and letting white supremacist Big Tech billionaires like Elon Musk dismantle
MA House Votes Overwhelmingly to Restrict Access to Emergency Shelter…Again
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The MA Senate’s Got New (Draft) Rules. Let’s Count ‘Em.
When the new legislative session kicked off on January 1, Sen. President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland) expressed interest in
Take Action to Protect Families and Children Experiencing Homelessness
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Other Endorsed Bills (2025-2026)
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