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90.9WBUR - Democratic Candidates Spar In 5th District Debate
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Brownsberger Calls for Drug Sentencing Reform to Address Poverty
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The Republican - From a Carbon Tax to Israeli Settlements to Citizens United, 5th District Congressional Candidates Debate the Issues
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Brownsberger Calls for Broader Public Discourse on Military Interventions
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On 2nd Anniversary of Hurricane Irene, Karen Spilka Calls for Rebuilding Our Electric Grid
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BostInno - "The Most Tech-Friendly Legislator We Have"
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Letter to Barack Obama, President of the United States - Federal Reserve Chair
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Will Brownsberger Calls for Unprecedented People's Pledge
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Governor Patrick Signs Legislation to Reform Children in Need of Services System
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Feb. 1, 2022
Boston Elected Officials of Color Condemn Hate Directed at Mayor Wu
Sen.Liz Miranda, ...
Jan. 6, 2022
Trahan, Haverhill Leaders Highlight Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Assistance for Bridges, Water Infrastructure
Rep.Andy Vargas, ...
Jan. 6, 2022
Trahan, Lowell Leaders Highlight Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Investments in Public Transit Upgrades
Rep.Vanna Howard, ...
Dec. 16, 2021
Trahan, Gardner Officials Highlight Broadband Investments in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Rep.Jon Zlotnik, ...
Sept. 27, 2021
Senator Markey, Rep. Castor, Senator Blumenthal, and Rep. Trahan Statement on Facebook Plans to Pause Instagram for Kids
Rep.Christopher Markey
Sept. 24, 2021
Senators Markey, Van Hollen, and Rep. Meng: $1.2 Billion in Emergency Connectivity Funds on Its Way to Connect 3.6 Million Students to the Internet
Rep.Christopher Markey
June 16, 2021
Letter to The Hon. Marian Ryan, District Attorney - Formal Request for Independent Investigation Into Mikayla Miller's Death
Sen.Lydia Edwards, ...
June 23, 2020
Baker-Polito Administration Announces Developer for Final Boston State Hospital Property Parcel
Rep.Russell Holmes, ...
June 18, 2020
Massachusetts Announces Additional Administrative Tax Relief Measures for Businesses Across Massachusetts
Sen.Karen Spilka, ...
Jan. 1, 2020
Issue Position: Hold the Line on Taxes
Rep.Steven Howitt
Oct. 28, 2019
Baker-Polito Administration Highlights Housing Choice Bill in Quincy
Sen.John Keenan, ...
Sept. 26, 2019
Baker-Polito Administration Highlights Housing Choice Bill in Everett
Rep.Joe McGonagle, ...
Aug. 2, 2019
Baker-Polito Administration Launches $400,000 Natick Small Business Emergency Loan Fund
Sen.Becca Rausch, ...
July 23, 2019
Baker-Polito Administration Expands Transformative Development Initiative For Gateway Cities
Rep.Antonio Cabral, ...
July 18, 2019
Baker-Polito Administration Advances Production and Preservation of 1,500 Housing Units Across Commonwealth
Sen.Brendan Crighton, ...
Jan. 1, 2018
Issue Position: Jobs & Economic Development
Rep.Danielle Gregoire
Jan. 1, 2018
Issue Position: Civil Rights
Sen.Jamie Eldridge
March 8, 2017
Baker-Polito Administration Files Legislation Seeking Federal Delegation of Water Protection Efforts
Rep.Brad Jones, ...
Jan. 13, 2017
Governor Baker Signs Electric Vehicle Promotion Legislation
Sen.Jamie Eldridge, ...
Jan. 4, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Stephen G. Burns - Regarding Call for Public Meeting on Safety at Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant
Sen.Dylan Fernandes, ...
July 26, 2016
Governor Baker Signs REAL ID Compliance Legislation
Sen.Bruce Tarr, ...
July 14, 2016
Governor Baker Signs Legislation Supporting Veterans' Benefits and Housing
Sen.Mike Rush, ...
March 31, 2014
Governor Patrick Launches Prevention & Wellness Partnerships to Improve Care, Lower Costs
Rep.Antonio Cabral, ...
March 25, 2014
Governor Patrick Announces More than $25 Million to Create Over 335 Unites of Supportive Housing
Rep.Kevin Honan, ...
Nov. 14, 2013
Governor Patrick Announces Over $73 Million to Build or Preserve 1,145 Housing Units Across Massachusetts
Rep.Jay Livingstone, ...
Nov. 13, 2013
Governor Patrick Breaks Ground on University Station
Sen.Mike Rush, ...
Nov. 5, 2013
Governor Patrick Announces Additional Funding for Framingham State, Marlborough Infrastructure Improvements
Sen.Jamie Eldridge, ...
Oct. 9, 2013
The Republican - State Sen. Will Brownsberger Makes Carbon Pricing and Climate Change Key to His Congressional Campaign
Sen.Will Brownsberger
Oct. 9, 2013
Brownsberger Calls for Action to Avoid National Debt Default
Sen.Will Brownsberger
Oct. 9, 2013
90.9WBUR - Democratic Candidates Spar In 5th District Debate
Sen.Will Brownsberger
Oct. 8, 2013
Brownsberger Calls Out Koutoujian's Above Average Grade from NRA
Sen.Will Brownsberger
Oct. 7, 2013
Brownsberger Raises More In Fifth District Than Any Other Candidate
Sen.Will Brownsberger
Oct. 2, 2013
Brownsberger Calls for Suspension of Congressional Pay During Shutdown
Sen.Will Brownsberger
Sept. 23, 2013
The Republican - Karen Spilka Champions Labor Issues, Pushes for Banking Regulation in Congressional Campaign
Sen.Karen Spilka
Sept. 16, 2013
Karen Spilka Marks Fifth Anniversary of Lehman Brothers Collapse
Sen.Karen Spilka
Sept. 15, 2013
Karen Spilka Statement on Larry Summers Withdrawing his Name from Consideration for Fed Chair
Sen.Karen Spilka
Sept. 12, 2013
Brownsberger Calls for Drug Sentencing Reform to Address Poverty
Sen.Will Brownsberger
Sept. 12, 2013
The Republican - From a Carbon Tax to Israeli Settlements to Citizens United, 5th District Congressional Candidates Debate the Issues
Sen.Will Brownsberger
Sept. 11, 2013
MetroWest Daily News - Spilka: Strengthening gun control in Massachusetts
Sen.Karen Spilka
Sept. 9, 2013
Boston Globe - Candidate Presses his Rivals on Syria
Sen.Will Brownsberger, ...
Sept. 9, 2013
Brownsberger Would Vote Against Syria Resolution
Sen.Will Brownsberger
Sept. 5, 2013
Brownsberger Calls for Broader Public Discourse on Military Interventions
Sen.Will Brownsberger
Aug. 28, 2013
On 2nd Anniversary of Hurricane Irene, Karen Spilka Calls for Rebuilding Our Electric Grid
Sen.Karen Spilka
Aug. 17, 2013
BostInno - "The Most Tech-Friendly Legislator We Have"
Sen.Karen Spilka
Aug. 16, 2013
Letter to Barack Obama, President of the United States - Federal Reserve Chair
Sen.Karen Spilka
July 1, 2013
Will Brownsberger Calls for Unprecedented People's Pledge
Sen.Will Brownsberger
Aug. 7, 2012
Governor Patrick Signs Legislation to Reform Children in Need of Services System
Rep.Paul Donato, ...
July 16, 2012
Governor Patrick Celebrates Grand Opening of North Bank Pedestrian Bridge
Sen.Sal DiDomenico, ...
June 25, 2012
Lieutenant Governor Murray Breaks Ground on Kenneth F. Burns Memorial Bridge Replacement
Sen.Mike Moore, ...
May 31, 2012
Governor Patrick Signs Valor Act to Increase Opportunities for Veterans
Sen.Mike Rush, ...
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