I am proud to have spoken this evening at the Elks Lodge in Franklin about my 100% Renewables bill filed with Sean Garballey. Really proud that this bill represents a path to renewable energy that leaves no worker behind, and prioritizes the communities hit hardest by climate change. It was exciting to see so many members of the community come out to join in a conversation about the steps being taken to combat climate change.

Thank you to State Rep Jeff Roy and 350 Mass for a Better Future for the chance to speak about this crucial bill. If we got ourselves into this climate change mess, we can get ourselves out of it. We need to act soon and we need to move to #RenewableEnergy ... See MoreSee Less

3 days ago  ·  

For the past 3 years I’ve been working to establish an upstream rental arrearage program for families struggling to maintain housing. I’m grateful to Chair Michlewitz for including my rental arrearage program as a pilot in statute in the FY19 supplemental budget we are voting on tonight and to Chair Kevin Honan for his ongoing support of strong housing policy in MA. I’m especially grateful for the $7 million allocated to this program. This program would provide benefits to families potentially facing eviction, so that they can avoid having the mark of eviction on their records, and so that they can maintain ties with their communities, schools, families, and neighborhoods. We know that this issue particularly impacts our most vulnerable communities at a time when housing costs are skyrocketing. Chairs Kevin G. Honan and State Representative Aaron Michlewitz and House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo are leading the way to ensure that all families in the Commonwealth have access to affordable and safe housing regardless of where they live. A big thanks, as well, to Kelly Turley and the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless for their tireless advocacy on this and so many initiatives to prevent homelessness. ... See MoreSee Less

4 days ago  ·  

Proud to testify on behalf of my bill H.3837 that would require increased use of solar panels on commercial and large residential units in cities and towns across MA. Every step combatting climate change counts. ... See MoreSee Less

5 days ago  ·