Click Here to Return to July 2018 Newsletter Marks a major step forward for LGBTQ equality in Massachusetts Massachusetts has been a leader at the forefront of LGBTQ equality. We’ve successfully upheld marriage equality and ensured protection from discrimination in ...
Click Here to Return to July 2018 Newsletter Today, Representatives Sánchez joined his colleagues in the House to pass legislation creating the most generous paid family and medical leave policy in the country, the highest minimum wage at $15, and an annual sales tax h ...
Seeks to stabilize the marketplace and increase transparency Today, the House passed legislation that seeks to ensure residents across the Commonwealth have access to high-quality health care as the marketplace continues to experience volatility while, at the same time, l ...
This past winter, our vulnerability as a coastal state became clear. T stations flooded along the waterfront, communities lost power, and tides engulfed entire neighborhoods along the coast. According to the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, the March sto ...
Today, I’m joining thousands of LGBTQ friends, neighbors, activists, allies, tourists, community organizations, faith groups, businesses, and everyday people to march in the Boston Pride Parade. Pride is so much more than a parade. It’s a showcase of the unity and solidar ...
PAWS 2 legislation holds people accountable for animal abuse Protecting the welfare of animals is embedded in our values as a Commonwealth. Animal welfare reflects the broader public safety concerns at the center of many conversations today. In 2014, we passed the Protect ...
Representative Jeffrey Sánchez joined lawmakers, advocates, and administration officials as the governor signed $1.8 billion affordable housing legislation into law. The largest housing bond bill authorization in the history of the Commonwealth will ensure families have a sa ...