Transportation Bond Bill This year, the Legislature passed a major transportation bond bill authorizing a series of transportation-related projects. A bond bill, unlike a direct spending bill, authorizes the Governor with the bonding capacity to fund these projects. Although we…
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Major Police Reform
Following a lengthy, 3-day debate on police reform — and many close, hard fought votes — the House passed legislation that will restructure policing in Massachusetts in a fundamental way, An Act relative to Justice, Equity and Accountability in Law…
The Roadmap – “Net Zero” Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2050
In the final week of July, the Massachusetts House took up far reaching legislation addressing climate change and environmental justice. First, a little context is in order. Unfortunately, it is context no doubt of which many of you are already…
Legislation Filed to Ensure Racial and Social Justice
Long having made criminal justice reform central to my work as your Representative, I am deeply engaged in a variety of discussions about what reforms we will undertake here in Massachusetts in the wake of the murder of George Floyd…
Black Lives Matter
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…
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Posted in News, Op Eds
Should gig companies be required to pay into the state’s unemployment fund?
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…
Reps’ bill aims to protect vulnerable employees during pandemic
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.
June Newsletter
Click here to read Rep. Dave Rogers’ monthly June newsletter.
May Newsletter
Click here to read Rep. Dave Rogers’ monthly May newsletter.
The Baker Administration’s Reopening Plan
UPDATE 5/6/21 In April, Governor Baker announced that effective April 30th, the Commonwealth’s Face Coverings Order will be relaxed for some outdoor settings. Face coverings will now only be required outside in public when it is not possible to socially…
