Rep. Mike Soter

State Representative for Massachusetts' 8th Worcester District. Ranking Member on Joint Committee on Financial Services & Joint Committee on Revenue.

[Rep. Mike Soter @RepSoter]

That’s why I filed H.2702, An Act to Protect Correction Officers—to classify K2/Spice as a controlled substance, strengthen penalties for assaults on staff, and guarantee medical and workers’ comp protections for injured officers. https://t.co/QNVh37XtgX

[Rep. Mike Soter @RepSoter]

The seizure of over $9M in K2 and other illicit drugs from Massachusetts prisons is an important win. But it also confirms what correction officers and MCOFU have warned for years: this crisis isn’t new, and the current response still falls short. https://t.co/meQAdzb0R9

[Rep. Mike Soter @RepSoter]

While these busts matter, enforcement alone isn’t enough. Intercepting drugs does not address the long-term safety risks officers continue to face inside our correctional facilities.

[Rep. Mike Soter @RepSoter]

I recently filed HD4224: A common-sense bill to exclude tipped wages from taxable income! Our hardworking service workers deserve to keep more of their earnings.

You earned it, you keep it. Let’s make it happen! #mapoli
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[Rep. Mike Soter @RepSoter]

ICYMI: HD4221 Filed in MA Legislature to Empower Local and State Law Enforcement to Hold Dangerous Non-Citizens for ICE Intervention 🚨

@RepSweezey @DurantForSenate @SheriffLew @SheriffJoeMcD #mapoli

[Rep. Mike Soter @RepSoter]

We called for a clear and detailed plan to protect correctional officers in their workplace. Those requests went unanswered and now 5 more correction officers' lives are forever changed by the inaction of the Department. Enough is Enough!

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[Rep. Mike Soter @RepSoter]

This morning, I joined @DurantForSenate in calling for an investigation into the Department of Corrections following yesterday's violent attacks on 5 corrections officers.

#mapoli

[Rep. Mike Soter @RepSoter]

According to the reports, 2 officers were stabbed and 3 others were injured. To say that I am outraged at this is an understatement. Myself, Sen. Druant, and a group of other legislators sent two letters, dated June 2 and October 25, 2023, to the DOC Commissioner (2/3)

[Rep. Mike Soter @RepSoter]

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[Rep. Mike Soter @RepSoter]

PRESS RELEASE: Representative Soter Calls for Investigation of Treasurer’s Firing of Cannabis Control Commission Chair Shannon O’Brien

#mapoli

[Rep. Mike Soter @RepSoter]

My prayers are with the people of Israel through these horrific attacks tonight and all those impacted by the violence over the past many months.

[Rep. Mike Soter @RepSoter]

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[Rep. Mike Soter @RepSoter]

I've been warning my colleagues of this outcome since August! The commonwealth cannot sustain this spending, which the Speaker just confirmed.

Our vulnerable residents do not deserve to see such critical programs cut as a result of this failed immigration policy!

#mapoli

[Chris Van Buskirk @byChrisVan]

FY26 BUDGET CUTS? House Speaker Ron Mariano suggested broad budget cuts could be on the table in FY26 if emergency shelter costs remain at historic highs. "Every program that we fund is susceptible to being tapped to fund the shelter program," he said Thursday morning. #mapoli

[Rep. Mike Soter @RepSoter]

No leadership on this issue; just throwing more money at a failing plan!

We are up to nearly $1 billion spent on this crisis! Amendments were offered to fix this "plan" but were struck down. When does it stop?

#mapoli

[Rep. Mike Soter @RepSoter]

I hope you will make your voices heard just as I have been on Beacon Hill! This is getting ridiculous.

📺 Tune in to session tomorrow at 1:00 PM to see this madness with your own eyes: https://t.co/lbJV1koH5A

#mapoli

[Rep. Mike Soter @RepSoter]

Pissed off yet? You should be!

Once again, the super majority want to rush through another spending appropriation without time for us to read through the bill! They are, once again, focused on the non-citizens instead of our citizens!

#mapoli

[Rep. Mike Soter @RepSoter]

Great to be with the 89th Recruit Training Group graduation. Special congratulations to Bellingham’s own Nicholas DiSaia on graduating today.
God bless all the graduates, and may God guide all of our state police every day! We are so proud of Nicholas and all the graduates 🇺🇸

[Rep. Mike Soter @RepSoter]

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I just sent out the newest edition of the Beacon Hill Brief to our email subscribers!

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