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08/24/2018

‘Tale of two cities:’ Cambridge faces challenges in reducing youth homelessness

08/13/2018

Lawmakers express disappointment after Gov. Baker vetoes ‘cap on kids’ repeal

07/30/2018

Baker’s welfare reform proposal rejected by House

07/27/2018

Critics call Gov. Charlie Baker’s welfare family cap move ‘devious,’ ‘disturbing’

07/13/2018

Gov Baker Signs Bill Strengthening Commonwealth Gun Laws:Provides Pathway to Keep Guns Away from Dangerous Individuals

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After four days of budget debate, and a strong House Ways and Means budget, I have proudly voted with my colleagues to adopt amendments that increase our investments in, among many areas, initiatives to continue the Legislature’s support for the mental health and wellbeing of families and children across the state. The FY20 House budget also includes new sources of funding to support direct care and education and outreach for best practices when addressing substance use disorder. I am grateful to build upon the work of Representative Liz Malia and Denise Garlick State Representative and thankful for the leadership of Chairman Aaron Michlewitz and House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo. ... See MoreSee Less

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Well it’s done! Congratulations to my Cambridge Rindge and Latin School friend/partner Senator Sal DiDomenico. After many failed attempts by Governor Charlie Baker to block (5X 🤔) #LifttheCaponKids it’s now illegal to deny poor children due to birth date/order. Emergency preamble included! #canttouchthis #mapoli ... See MoreSee Less

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The Senate just voted to override Governor Charlie Baker's veto on lifting the family welfare cap. Congrats to the thousands of MA families and children struggling in poverty. Your resources will now be more equitable and based on need rather than birth order. Thank you to my Senate partner Sal DiDomenico and to Senate President Karen E. Spilka for bringing up the override today. Ongoing thanks to House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo's leadership. After Governor Baker's five attempts to thwart lifting the cap, we are finally able to move on in victory. #mapoli ... See MoreSee Less

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Congratulations to my newest colleagues Representative Natalie Blais and Representative Alyson Sullivan for delivering moving, courageous, and important maiden speeches. I was moved to tears in awe watching them translate conviction into legislative change and resources #endsexualviolence #BelieveSurvivors #MAPoli ... See MoreSee Less

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What People Are Saying

"Marjorie has been a thoughtful and effective advocate for her constituents, working tirelessly on their behalf. I know she will bring that passion and dedication to Beacon Hill as a state representative. I have known Marjorie for years and I am happy to offer my support."

Michael Capuano

U.S. Congressman

“What I treasure about Marjorie are her progressive values, passion, energy, street smarts and her persistence - -as our next State Representative, both our district and our state will be in good hands... and as we all know, there is no one who will work harder on our behalf – no matter what the issue!”

Alice Wolf

State Representative

"You support my positions even better than I support them. The new Justice bill. Protecting our neighbors."

Bill Lewis

"Marjorie is a tremendously effective advocate willing to take on difficult challenges to help those in need. We are thrilled that she helped to provide leadership to end the family cap which denied families critical welfare benefits!"

Ellen Shachter

“We are so lucky to have such a smart, committed, effective representative working so hard to make Massachusetts a fairer and more just place for all of us."

Susan Chimene

"I like the focus of your Legislative work and have talked with you several times in the neighborhood and believe in what you support and advocate."

Patrick Sullivan

“Because You ALWAYS Show Up, Stand Up and Speak Out-whether it is popular, politically expedient or not, if it is the right thing, on behalf of others, you are there."

Maura Pensak