Massachusetts State Senator from Amherst, representing Hampshire, Franklin, & Worcester District. Working for shared prosperity, believing in shared leadership.
Thank you to my colleagues for unanimously supporting the amendment to reinstate the Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) which has been suspended due to a lack of funds. I hope the Governor supports this when it gets to his desk. #mapoli
Always great working with you and our local elected leaders to help build a bright future for Northampton! @JayAshEOHED @MayorNarkewicz https://t.co/07EjAalRBe
Gr8 2b@ Live 155, @WayFindersMA Northampton's newest mixed-income/use dev. @MassGovernor sent housing & road $$ to support @MayorNarkewicz vision for Pleasant St. Thanked @SenStan & late Rep Kocot & Warren, Markey & McGovern for bipartisan efforts to fund projects like this!
Sadly, after decades of serving his district with distinction, my great friend and colleague Representative James Miceli, has passed. He was above all a model public servant and gentleman. He will be missed and long remembered by those who knew him.
A very big day for Massachusetts as @MassGovernor signs #CJReform. A very special thank you to @SpeakerDeLeo, @WBrownsberger, @cindycreem, Chairwoman Cronin and the rest of the conferees on their dedication and passion for improving the lives of Mass residents. #MApoli
Thrilled our criminal justice reform conference committee report unanimously passed the @MA_Senate today! Incredibly grateful to my colleagues in the House & Senate, and the many local officials + advocates who contributed to this comprehensive reform effort! Thank you! #mapoli
Thanks to all the students calling my office on #NationalSchoolWalkout. I stand with you in working to keep you and everyone safe from gun violence. Your civic engagement can make all the difference, and inspire us all. #mapoli
Today students are doing the teaching. #MarchForOurLives is setting an example and changing one heart and mind at a time. Students want reasonable change to keep us all safe. They have grown tired of only thoughts and prayer, and they want action. So should we all. #mapoli
As we brace for another storm, please read my opinion piece in @masslivenews on fighting climate change and building a clean energy future, "After the Storm". #mapoli#climatechange https://t.co/vYYoHTECLs
Very deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Rep. Peter Kocot. We have lost a very effective legislator, a great friend, and the kind of neighbor everyone should have. My heart goes out to his family, his loved ones, and his colleagues. #mapoli
“This nation shall have a new birth of freedom, and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.” - President Abraham Lincoln #PresidentsDay
went to #westernMA state rail plan hearing and a John Olver staff reunion broke out with yours truly, @adamghinds, and @SenStan in attendance along with the workhorse himself #mapoli
Great to join Senators @adamghinds and @EricLesser at the #WesternMA hearing on the state-wide rail plan. More trains = fewer cars on the road and a greener economy! #mapoli https://t.co/2dfU3MBfFf
Very pleased @MassDOT has agreed to hold a hearing in #WesternMA on MA State Rail Plan, this Friday, Feb 2nd, 3-4:30 p.m. at the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, 60 Congress St., Springfield. Make your voice heard! https://t.co/w6Kxt1ttR8 #mapoli
More trains = fewer cars on our roads, and a greener economy! I'm calling for #WesternMA hearing on a state-wide rail plan. #mapoli https://t.co/L9wL79rn8J
On #HolocaustRemembranceDay#WeRemember the words of Elie Wiesel, "Someone who hates one group will end up hating everyone - and ultimately hating himself or herself." #LGBTQ