Next up, a few highlights of #FairShare Investments, which are funded by the millionaires' tax passed by voters (and championed by many of us!).

The House FY25 Budget includes $1.3 billion for transportation and education initiatives, including historic increases for the MBTA.

Posting over the next few days on highlights of the House FY25 budget:

First up, the House continues our commitment to investing in early education programs and teachers. We increase subsidies to support child care providers and create scholarship and loan forgiveness programs.

The House FY25 budget is in the books! Thank you to all who reached out about your priorities- we were able to make important investments that I will outline over the next week.

Today I’m celebrating a few local wins for Somerville and Medford.

Over half of women and 1 in 3 men have experienced sexual violence during their lifetime. There is NO excuse and NEVER an invitation to harass, assault, or rape. Today the Massachusetts Caucus of Women Legislators & our colleagues stand with sexual assault survivors for #DenimDay

The City is kicking off the Mystic River Outfall & Sewer Separation project design. Join us for a virtual meeting on Wednesday, April 24, at 6pm to learn about initial concept designs, ask questions & give feedback. More project info at: voice.somervillema.gov/mystic-river-o…

Happy Earth Day! Today is a great day to recommit ourselves to a future full of sustainability and environmental justice.

There are numerous opportunities to celebrate Earth Day in both Medford and Somerville this week!
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Proud the House Ways and Means FY25 Budget includes one of my priorities, $5.5 million for the Children's Autism Spectrum Waiver. This program provides intensive at-home services for young children with autism which provides significant help over their lifetimes. Massachusetts Advocates for Children

Please join me at The Welcome Project's annual YUM event, this year back in person! On May 2 Arts at the Armory , YUM will honor immigrants in our community and support a great organization. Get tickets at welcomeproject.org/yum2024.html

I joined Mayor Christenson @JenForMelrose, Paul J. Donato Christine Barber & Jason Lewis for @GBLCboston annual Legislative Breakfast at MelroseMemorial Hall. Great opportunity to connect with union members, GBLC, & Massachusetts AFL-CIO about our shared priorities for supporting working families.

(1/2) The City plans to reconstruct sidewalks & repave Broadway between Clarendon Ave & Alewife Brook Pkwy to make it safer for all users. Attend an open house on April 13 at West Somerville Neighborhood School (177 Powder House Blvd.), 1-4pm to review the design & ask questions.

As a member of the House Committee on Ways and Means, we've spent the last few months listening about the needs of the state. I'm proud the FY25 House Ways and Means Budget further protects renters and homeowners throughout the Commonwealth through housing investments.

This week I had the pleasure of speaking at the Mass. Physician Assistants Lobby Day. PAs are a critical part of our health system ensure people can access the care they need. I filed H.2135 to help PAs practice to the full scope of their expertise. TY for your work MAPA PA !

Today is #StartByBelievingDay and the beginning of #SexualAssault Awareness Month. Join me in raising awareness of sexual violence and working to support survivors, learn more: startbybelieving.org/start-by-belie…
Thank you MA Women's Caucus Sexual Violence Task Force for leading this work!

The Women's Caucus Board of Directors had a productive meeting today with Speaker Speaker Ron Mariano to discuss our partnership and many areas of shared interest.

Congrats to SomervillePositiveForces for receiving the Outstanding Chapter Award by The 84 Movement at Kick Butts Day at the State House! We met with incredible youth leaders and appreciate all they do for #Somerville !

🧵(1/3)The City’s Public Safety for All Task Force invites Somerville community members to attend an Emergency Response Community Workshop on Wednesday, April 3, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Yesterday I joined social workers across the Commonwealth for the NASW - MA Chapter annual Legislative Education and Advocacy Day. It was great to join this event as a panelist, alongside Rep. Kushmerek, to talk about our bill, the SUPER Act!

The Medford Arts Council was awarded a state-funded grant of over $35,000 to support arts and cultural programming by Mass Cultural Council We are grateful for the work to ensure cultural enrichment for the Commonwealth!

Let’s go, Holy Cross Women's Basketball! Congratulations on your First Four win and good luck today against Iowa Women's Basketball. Massachusetts is rooting for you!

Thanks to state funding for Mass Cultural Council for awarding the Somerville Arts Council with over $50,000 to support arts and cultural programming, and for continued work in uplifting and supporting art and artists across the commonwealth!