Dear friends, I am writing to you today with legislative, public health, and Cambridge updates. If you want even more updates, please follow me on Instagram @repdecker . As the Massachusetts Legislature enters the second year of our two-year session, we’re moving into the most action-packed phase — when bills advance to the House floor, and key votes take place.  Your voice is essential to shaping this work. I deeply value hearing directly from constituents and regularly co-

Dear friends, I am writing to you today with legislative, public health, and Cambridge updates. If you want even more updates, please follow me on Instagram @repdecker . I hope that you saw my email earlier this week about my annual Diaper Drive Winter Celebration tomorrow . Please bring the whole family and, if you are able, a box of diapers to be donated to the Cambridge Community Center and Transition House . Every contribution makes a meaningful difference. This year, w

Dear friends, First, thank you to everyone who took the time to call, email, and share your thoughts with me about this legislation. Your advocacy made a real difference. I heard your frustration about high utility bills, the concerns about accountability, and the urgency around protecting our climate commitments and worker standards. Your voices strengthened this bill. Today, the House passed An Act relative to energy affordability, clean power, and economic competitiveness

Dear friends, I am writing to you today with legislative, public health, and Cambridge updates. If you want even more updates, please follow me on Instagram @repdecker . As the Massachusetts Legislature enters the second year of our two-year session, we’re moving into the most action-packed phase — when bills advance to the House floor, and key votes take place.  Your voice is essential to shaping this work. I deeply value hearing directly from constituents and regularly co-

Dear friends, I am writing to you today with legislative, public health, and Cambridge updates. If you want even more updates, please follow me on Instagram @repdecker . Table of Contents Legislative Updates A Glimpse at the Past Week Public Health Updates Cambridge Updates Services and Resources As the Massachusetts Legislature enters the second year of our two-year session, we’re moving into the most action-packed phase — when bills advance to the House floor, and key votes

Dear friends, I am writing to you today with legislative, public health, and Cambridge updates. If you want even more updates, please follow me on Instagram @repdecker . Table of Contents Legislative Updates A Glimpse at the Past Week Public Health Updates Cambridge Updates Services and Resources Legislative Updates Opposing Changes to GIC Coverage This week, I sent a letter to Governor Healey regarding her administration’s proposed changes to the Group Insurance Commission

Dear friends, I am writing to you today with legislative, public health, and Cambridge updates. If you want even more updates, please follow me on Instagram @repdecker . Table of Contents Legislative Updates A Glimpse at the Past Week Public Health Updates Cambridge Updates Recent Press Services and Resources Legislative Updates On Monday morning, I met with members of the Keeping Families Connected coalition about my bill An Act to build restorative family and community conn

Dear friends, Many of you have called, emailed, or spoken to me about protecting our communities from President Trump’s anti-immigrant policies and the terror and harm that ICE is inflicting. Like you, I am angry and determined to do everything we can to protect our neighbors and friends. I have been a strong advocate for immigrant rights, working to ensure there are legal protections to safeguard our immigrant neighbors. Also like many of you, my family has multiple distinct

Dear friends, I am writing to you today with legislative, public health, and Cambridge updates. If you want even more updates, please follow me on Instagram @repdecker . Table of Contents Legislative Updates A Glimpse at the Past Week Public Health Updates Cambridge Updates Services and Resources Legislative Updates Menopause Hearing The Joint Committee on Public Health, which I co-chair, held a hybrid, public hearing this week on bills pertaining to emergency medical service

Dear friends, I am writing to you today with legislative, public health, and Cambridge updates. If you want even more updates, please follow me on Instagram @repdecker . Upcoming Office Hours I hope that you’ll consider joining me for office hours this month! You can sign up here . Table of Contents Legislative Updates A Glimpse at the Past Week Public Health Updates Cambridge Updates Recent Press Services and Resources Legislative Updates I met with staff from the Massachuse

Dear friends, I am writing to you today with legislative, public health, and Cambridge updates. If you want even more updates, please follow me on Instagram @repdecker . “Stop ICE Terror” Rally in Copley Square on Tuesday 1/20 We have an opportunity to come together and say no to ICE on Tuesday, January 20th at 5:00PM in Copley Square. This rally is part of a nationwide shutdown marking one year of the second Trump administration. I know that many of you have been joining ra

Dear friends, I am writing to you today with legislative, public health, and Cambridge updates. If you want even more updates, please follow me on Instagram @repdecker . Table of Contents Legislative Updates A Glimpse at the Past Week Public Health Updates Cambridge Updates Recent Press Services and Resources Legislative Updates On Wednesday, I met with advocates from Citizens for Juvenile Justice (CfJJ) to discuss legislation that I filed in partnership with them. These bil

Dear friends, I am writing to you today with legislative, public health, and Cambridge updates. If you want even more updates, please follow me on Instagram @repdecker .  There will be no newsletter until the new year. I hope you have a restful and joyful holiday season with your loved ones. Table of Contents Legislative Updates A Glimpse at the Past Week Public Health Updates Cambridge Updates Recent Press Services and Resources Legislative Updates On Tuesday, I chaired a me

Dear friends, I am writing to you today with legislative, public health, and Cambridge updates. If you want even more updates, please follow me on Instagram @repdecker . Table of Contents Legislative Updates A Glimpse at the Past Week Public Health Updates Cambridge Updates Recent Press Services and Resources Legislative Updates Attorney General’s Office Reaches Settlement with Eversource  This week, Attorney General Andrea Campbell announced her office reached a $45 million

Dear friends, I am writing to you today with legislative, public health, and Cambridge updates. If you want even more updates, please follow me on Instagram @repdecker . Table of Contents Legislative Updates A Glimpse at the Past Week Public Health Updates Cambridge Updates Services and Resources While the federal government shutdown has ended, food insecurity in Cambridge and across Massachusetts remains very real.  You can still donate to funds such as the Cambridge Communi

Dear friends, I am writing to you today with legislative, public health, and Cambridge updates. If you want even more updates, please follow me on Instagram @repdecker . Table of Contents Legislative Updates A Glimpse at the Past Week Public Health Updates Cambridge Updates Recent Press Services and Resources Wishing everyone a peaceful and enjoyable holiday break. I hope that you get intentional time to rest and spend with family. I want to acknowledge Thursday as the Natio

Dear friends, I am writing to you today with legislative, public health, and Cambridge updates. If you want even more updates, please follow me on Instagram @repdecker . Table of Contents Legislative Updates A Glimpse at the Past Week Public Health Updates Cambridge Updates Services and Resources While the federal government shutdown has ended, food insecurity in Cambridge and across Massachusetts remains very real. You can still donate to funds such as the Cambridge Communit

Dear friends, I am writing to you today with legislative, public health, and Cambridge updates. If you want even more updates, please follow me on Instagram @repdecker . Table of Contents Legislative Updates A Glimpse at the Past Week Public Health Updates Cambridge Updates Services and Resources This week, a federal judge ruled that the Trump administration must fully fund food assistance for this month, but the incoming dollars are not enough to meet the level of need.  Yo

Dear friends, I am writing to you today with legislative, public health, and Cambridge updates. If you want even more updates, please follow me on Instagram @repdecker . Table of Contents Legislative Updates A Glimpse at the Past Week Public Health Updates Cambridge Updates Services and Resources NEWS ALERT: Judge Rules That Trump Must Cover Some SNAP Benefits A Rhode Island federal judge ruled today that the Trump administration must tap into emergency funds to partially c

Dear friends, I am writing to you today with legislative, public health, and Cambridge updates. If you want even more updates, please follow me on Instagram @repdecker . Table of Contents Legislative Updates A Glimpse at the Past Week Public Health Updates Cambridge Updates Services and Resources 1 Million MA Residents Are About To Lose Food Assistance — Here’s How To Help As more than 1 million residents of Massachusetts face the loss of SNAP food assistance benefits on Nove