Proud to discuss a bill I filed with Senator Cindy Creem to ban 11 toxic flame retardants. The science is clear—these chemicals are harmful. For the second time Governor Charlie Baker has the choice to decide if he will continue to side with industry or the safety of firefighters, kids and families. Clean Water Action Massachusetts Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts (PFFM) Environmental League of Massachusetts (ELM) ... See MoreSee Less

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I’m proud to have been invited yesterday to speak on a panel hosted by the Boston Foundation to discuss Children’s HealthWatch's new report on building stable families. Their report offers policy recommendations that include clear benchmarks for lifting children and families out of poverty, into safe and affordable housing, and supporting early childhood education.

Yesterday's discussion was dynamic and inspiring. I was particularly honored that two of the three recommendations in the report are bills that I have filed—raising the earned income tax credit (EITC) and creating a rental arrearage program to prevent eviction. Grateful to Children’s HealthWatch for this opportunity to dig into policies that support our most vulnerable and disrupt poverty.

You can find the report here: childrenshealthwatch.org/pathways-to-stable-homes/ ... See MoreSee Less

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