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Thank you for your interest in my candidacy for re-election. I feel very privileged to represent the people of Cambridge and lead policy changes that impact and strengthen all residents of the Commonwealth. I look forward to staying in touch and keeping you informed about the issues I have been leading on in addition to any issue that is important to you. If you are not on my email list please consider signing up.
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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I am proud to have testified with my colleague Mindy Domb, State Representative at the Public Service Committee hearing on our fossil fuel divestment bill. Many communities simply don’t have the bandwidth, ability, or time to determine whether they should opt in to local divestment legislation. I have filed this bill for the past six years, because I know we need #RenewableEnergyNow. We are already experiencing the devastating effects of climate change. Every community suffers from climate change, and it is often the most economically disadvantaged ones that are most impacted. Our bill would ensure that everyone benefits.

When Senator Ben Downing first filed this bill, it was about sending a message and securing our futures. Today we know it is financially reckless to continue investing in these companies. ... See MoreSee Less

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A great night in Cambridge last Thursday with Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), the Northeast Clean Energy Council, and Environmental League of Massachusetts (ELM) discussing the bill I filed with Rep. Sean Garballey to move MA to 100% renewable energy. Every day the urgency of climate change becomes more clear. It’s time to act on climate ... See MoreSee Less

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Our vote in the House this Wednesday demonstrates that we know what big tobacco companies knew over 30 years ago--nicotine is incredibly addictive and dangerous. This week we say to big tobacco, while you stole the health and well-being of our parents and grandparents, you cannot have the health of our children. ... See MoreSee Less

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I took a break from House debate to testify on behalf of my bill H2047 to roll back DOC's restrictions to prison inmate visitation. MA has some of the strictest inmate visitation policies in the US. Inmate visitation reduces recidivism. I am grateful to my Senate partner State Senator Sonia Chang-Díaz ... 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