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The American Rescue Plan Act

Posted on April 13, 2022 by Dave Rogers — No Comments ↓

One of the most remarkable developments in the Legislature this year was the availability of federal relief funds, through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). These funds are designed to offset the negative impacts of the pandemic and make important…

Tagged with: Arlington, Belmont, Cambridge, Economic Justice
Posted in Op Eds

Black Lives Matter

Posted on June 8, 2020 by Kira Arnott — No Comments ↓

No words describe the depth of our sadness and fury at the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbrey, and the countless other abuses and injustices heaped upon communities of color across our country. As if these egregious acts of…

Tagged with: Civil Liberties & Consumer Rights, Criminal Justice, Economic Justice, gun safety
Posted in News, Op Eds

Should gig companies be required to pay into the state’s unemployment fund?

Posted on June 8, 2020 by Kira Arnott — No Comments ↓

This pandemic has held up a mirror to our society and much of what we have seen is good – neighbors helping neighbors; brave workers laboring under difficult circumstances; and a sense of shared sacrifice. Unfortunately, the mirror also reveals…

Tagged with: Economic Justice, Labor
Posted in Dave in the Media, News

Reps’ bill aims to protect vulnerable employees during pandemic

Posted on June 8, 2020 by Dave Rogers — No Comments ↓

State Reps. Dave Rogers (D-Cambridge) and Jay Livingstone (D-Boston) have filed a bill to protect vulnerable employees during a public-health or -safety emergency in the context of employment.

Tagged with: Economic Justice, Labor
Posted in Dave in the Media, News

2015/2016 Legislative Session Accomplishments

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Kira Arnott — No Comments ↓

The FY2016 and FY2017 Budget Some of the most far-reaching work of your state legislature is the budget. Each year’s budget is not just a spending blueprint it is a values statement. The 2015/2016 legislative session featured two budgets. The…

Tagged with: Criminal Justice, Economic Justice, Energy, Good Government, LGBT Rights, Public Health, Transportation, Women's Rights
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