I want to thank Congresswoman Niki Tsongas for her 10 years of dedicated service representing the 3rd Congressional District. She has been responsive to the needs of the district, including advocating for veterans, protecting the environment, securing federal grants for key transportation, clean energy, and public safety projects in her communities, and is a national […]
Senator Eldridge Expresses Concern Over Intrusive MBTA Project
Thank you to the elected officials and concerned residents who attended Monday’s MBTA Fiscal and Management Control Board (FMCB) meeting this past Monday, July 31st in Boston to express deep concern over the proposed construction of 74-foot WiFi towers along MBTA Commuter Rail routes. Below is a bipartisan letter initiated by Senator Bruce Tarr, expressing […]
Boston Globe Editorial: Momentous SJC immigration ruling still needs legislative support
Published on July 25, 2017 IN A FIRST-in-the-nation decision, the state’s highest court provided a welcome bit of clarity Monday on the proper interplay between local authorities and federal immigration law. Ruling in the case of a Cambodian immigrant who was held in a courthouse cell in Boston without a warrant, the court found that […]
Eldridge pushes for free college tuition
By Colin A. Young STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE Published on Jul 21, 2017 Higher education students and advocates continued their quest to make public colleges and universities free or debt-free in Massachusetts by asking lawmakers to start by providing one full year of tuition and fees at community colleges, state universities and the University of […]
Senator Eldridge’s Legislative Update
Around the District The cities and towns in my district have begun summer with many exciting and meaningful activities. Throughout May and June, I had the joy of attending many local events, including a Harvard League of Women Voters forum on single-payer healthcare, the Domestic Violence Services Network Celebration of Hope benefit in Stow, a […]
It’s time to make health care a human right in Massachusetts
Governor Baker has received much credit for his vocal opposition to TrumpCare and national efforts by Republicans to repeal and replace ObamaCare with inhumane health care “fixes.” Unfortunately for Massachusetts residents, Governor Baker’s words are not reflected in his proposals to fix the Commonwealth’s health care problems. His recent proposal to fix our health care […]
Senator Eldridge Votes to Pass Comprehensive Marijuana Legislation
The bill facilitates implementation of ballot question while safeguarding public health and consumer protection (BOSTON) – State Senator Jamie Eldridge (D-Acton) joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature today to pass a bill that fully implements consumer access to adult-use marijuana while creating a robust public health and safety framework. This legislation maintains the personal […]
A budget is a statement of values
Earlier this month, the Massachusetts House of Representatives and State Senate passed a final $40.202 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2018. I voted for the budget because it increased funding for K-12 public education, affordable housing vouchers, and a salary reserve for early education and care workers. It also included other policies that I […]
Senator Eldridge Votes for Final FY18 Budget
Difficult budget increases education aid, support for affordable housing, substance abuse treatment, and funds local projects BOSTON – State Senator Jamie Eldridge (D-Acton) voted to approve a final $40.202B billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2018. The budget makes reductions in spending from the originally proposed Senate budget due to revised revenue forecasts, but maintains […]
Senator Eldridge & Representative Garballey Statement on North South Rail Link Study
Boston (MA) – State Senator Jamie Eldridge (D-Acton) and State Representative Sean Garballey (D-Arlington), co-chairs of the Massachusetts Legislature’s MBTA Caucus, released the following statement after the Baker-Polito administration and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) selected Arup USA Inc. to study the feasibility of building the North South Rail Link between North Station and […]
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