Massachusetts State Senator
I heard from two high-ranking constituents on the importance of legal aid for low-income people with respect to non-criminal problems like evictions and heating shutoffs. With Boston Bar Association President Julia Huston of Weston (right) and President-elect Lisa Arrowood of Lincoln (left).
I joined colleagues on site visits in Worcester and Hampden counties, on another leg of the State Senate listening tour. Top: Hearing from Monson Town Administrator Evan Brassard in a new municipal building rebuilt after the original was destroyed by the tornadoes. Left: Speaking with Dan Mardirosian, Senior Operations Manager of the Worcester Tech Biomanufacturing Education & Training Center. Right: At National Grid’s NE Distribution Center.
Citizens United has allowed special interests to play an even more discouraging role in the political process. A group of constituents is fighting back by calling for an amendment to the U.S. constitution. I’m with them. I recently co-sponsored the bill filed by Sen. Jamie Eldridge and Rep. Cory Atkins.
Dropped by the 9th annual Youth Mentoring Day at the State House. The relationships these groups foster are something to behold. Here with AmeriCorps Ambassadors Sylvia Ngo, Johnny Xu and Melissa Ventola.
Charlie Baker steps away from becoming Governor.
Mike gets sworn in for his second term as Senator of the 3rd Middlesex District.
The new Walden Pond Visitor Center will showcase the pond’s truly amazing legacy. Earlier this year, the state Legislature authorized $2 million in funding. The groundbreaking kicked off Phase I.
One day there will be a national price on carbon. Let it start here in Massachusetts.
Dropped by the grand opening of the Prospect Hill Community Center in Waltham. Kids who live at Prospect Hill will be able to go there for homework help from Bentley and Brandeis students. The center will also offer classes ranging from English lessons for adults to computer skills.
In late October, Gov. Patrick signed three major disabilities bills into law at Fenway Park. In addition to Real Lives, in which I was personally involved, the governor put his signature on a bill expanding services for people with autism and on another strengthening background check requirements for those who work with individuals with disabilities.
