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Friday, February 6th Legislative & Public Health Updates
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
4 days ago


Taking Action to Protect Immigrants and Our Communities
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
Feb 4


Friday, January 30th Legislative & Public Health Updates
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
Feb 2


Friday, January 23rd Legislative & Public Health Updates
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
Jan 26


Friday, January 16th Legislative & Public Health Updates
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
Jan 20


Friday, January 9th Legislative & Public Health Updates
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
Jan 12


Friday, December 19th Legislative & Public Health Updates
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
Dec 29, 2025


Friday, December 12th Legislative & Public Health Updates
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
Dec 14, 2025


Friday, December 5th Legislative & Public Health Updates
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
Dec 8, 2025


Friday, November 21st Legislative & Public Health Updates
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
Nov 23, 2025


Friday, November 14th Legislative & Public Health Updates
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
Nov 14, 2025


Friday, November 7th Legislative & Public Health Updates
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
Nov 10, 2025


Friday, October 31st Legislative & Public Health Updates -- SNAP News Alert
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
Nov 3, 2025


Friday, October 24th Legislative & Public Health Updates -- and a Call to Action
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
Oct 27, 2025


Friday, October 17th Legislative & Public Health Updates
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 am holding office hours at the Cambridge Community Center (5 Callender St) on Tuesday, October 21st from 5:30-6:45 p.m. Please come share your thoughts, ask questions, and enjoy pizza and refreshments! Table of Contents Legislative Updates Public Health Updates A Glimpse at the Past Week Cambridge Updates
Oct 20, 2025


Friday, October 10th Legislative & Public Health Updates
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 . YWCA Cambridge and Transition House are holding a personal care item and gift card drive to benefit survivors during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The flier below includes information on what can be donated, or you can click here to donate directly to Transition House if you are able and inclined to d
Oct 16, 2025


Friday, October 3rd Legislative & Public Health Updates
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Oct 9, 2025


Friday, September 26th Legislative & Public Health Updates
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Oct 2, 2025
Friday, September 19th Legislative & Public Health Updates
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Sep 25, 2025


Friday, September 12th Legislative & Public Health Updates
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Sep 16, 2025
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