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2019 Year in Review

Posted on December 18, 2019 by Michael Mcleish — No Comments ↓

As 2019 ends, now is a good time to review some of the work the Legislature has done this year, the first half of the two year 191st legislative session. We have accomplished a lot so far. Not only did…

Tagged with: Arlington, Belmont, Cambridge, Education, Environment, Good Government, LGBT Rights, Veterans
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Landmark Education Legislation Released from Committee!

Posted on October 9, 2019 by Michael Mcleish — No Comments ↓

Benjamin Franklin once said, “an investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” And his words of wisdom have rung true through the ages. Studies uniformly demonstrate that few investments yield more benefits to an individual, and to society as a whole,…

Tagged with: Arlington, Belmont, Cambridge, Education
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2017/2018 Legislative Session Accomplishments

Posted on July 9, 2019 by Michael Mcleish — No Comments ↓

The two-year formal legislative session runs from January of the first year through July 31st of the second year. Over the past two years, the Legislature accomplished a remarkable record, probably the most far-reaching and productive during my time. Here…

Tagged with: Animal Rights, Arlington, Belmont, Cambridge, Criminal Justice, Education, Energy, Health Care, Housing
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March 2016 Email Newsletter

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Michael Allen — No Comments ↓

Read Rep. Dave Rogers’ March 2016 Email Newsletter.

Tagged with: Education, Environment, Housing, Legislation 2015/2016
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The Way We Spend Reflects Who and What We Value – Rep. Rogers’ Thoughts on the FY2017 Budget

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Michael Allen — No Comments ↓

The process of crafting Massachusetts’ budget began in January with the Governor’s budget proposal. The House is now developing its budget, to be followed by the Senate’s budget deliberations and ultimately a conference committee to resolve differences between the two.…