The State Budget Is Late Again. That Means You Can Still Contact Your Legislators.
Happy July! July means warm weather, vacations, and picnics, but it is also thestart of the new fiscal
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The Senate Just Voted 40 to 0 for Its Housing Bill. What’s In It — And What’s Not?
Last night, the MA Senate voted unanimously (40 to 0) for its redraft of the Affordable Homes Act.
Support Key Amendments to the Housing Bond Bill
On June 24, the MA Senate released its redraft of Governor Healey’s housing bond bill (S.2834). Although the
MA Senate Passes Climate Omnibus Bill 38 to 2. Here’s What’s in It.
On Tuesday, the MA Senate voted 38 to 2 to pass its climate omnibus bill (An Act upgrading
Statement on the Senate Redraft of the Affordable Homes Act
Massachusetts has a housing crisis, and voters across the state are calling for bold action. If only the
Our First 2024 Legislative Endorsements
The Massachusetts state primary is Tuesday September 3, the day after Labor Day. That’s 10 weeks and 1
FY 2025 Budget Recommendations
Saturday, June 22, 2024 Chair Michlewitz, Chair Rodrigues, Vice Chair Ferrante, and Vice Chair Friedman, Thank you for
MA Senate Votes 38 to 2 to Reduce Plastic Waste
Yesterday, the MA Senate passed the Plastics Reduction Act, a comprehensive bill to reduce plastic waste, by a
Tomorrow: MA Senate to Vote on Climate Omnibus Bill, House to Vote on Maternal Health Bill
Happy Juneteenth! Today is a reminder of both our country’s original sin of slavery and the importance of
News Roundup – June 16, 2024
Chris Lisinski, “Mass. House unanimously approves Parentage Equality Bill,” State House News Service, June 12. “The bill ,
Take Action: Our State Budget Is Being Finalized Right Now.
In April and May, the MA House and Senate voted on their respective budgets for the next fiscal
The House Passed Its Version of the Affordable Homes Act. Here Are the Votes.
On Wednesday, the House voted 145 to 13 to pass its redraft of Governor Healey’s Affordable Homes Act.
PM in the News: “Business groups cheer, progressives knock House axing transfer fees”
Jennifer Smith, “Business groups cheer, progressives knock House axing transfer fees,” CommonWealth Beacon, June 4, 2024. “Jonathan Cohn,
Take Action: The MA House Should Listen to the Public on Housing
Yesterday, UMass Amherst and WCVB released a poll on what voters think about different solutions to our housing
Mass Voters Show Strong Support for Progressive Housing Action
A newly released UMass/WCVB poll shows strong support for progressive housing policies, showing yet again how out-of-touch the
Statement on the House Redraft of the Affordable Homes Act
“Massachusetts has a housing crisis, and voters across the state are calling for bold action. If only the
Progressive Mass Western Norfolk County Co-hosts Canvasser’s Training
By Sue Savoy, Progressive Mass Western Norfolk County On Saturday, May 4th Progressive Mass Western Norfolk County co-hosted
Data Brokers Don’t Need to Know Your Weekend Plans.
I hope you were able to enjoy the long weekend. But do you know who doesn’t need to
MA Senate Finishes Up Its Budget Debate. Let’s Talk about the Recorded Votes.
Yesterday, late at night, the MA Senate passed its FY 2025 budget. I’ll defer discussion on the specific
10 Weeks Left in the Legislative Session. How Has Your Legislator Been Voting?
Did you know that there are only 10 weeks left in the formal legislative session? That’s right: all