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Environmental Update: Reducing Our Use of Plastics

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

As many of us know, our everyday use of plastics is damaging our environment at an alarming rate. Plastic waste contributes significantly to pollution in Massachusetts. The more plastic we use, the more we continue to pollute our land and…

Tagged with: Arlington, Belmont, Cambridge, Environment
Posted in Op Eds

Moving Toward a Sustainable Future

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

Now more than ever, it is essential that we develop an effective strategy to address climate change and transition our economy to sustainable sources of energy. Like many of you, I have watched with dismay and disbelief at the federal…

Tagged with: Arlington, Belmont, Cambridge, Energy, Environment
Posted in Op Eds

Ratepayer Protection Letter

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Michael Allen — No Comments ↓

I was glad do join 97 of my colleagues in signing the following letter: Letter to Speaker DeLeo Protecting Ratepayers.

Tagged with: Energy, Environment
Posted in Arlington, Belmont, Cambridge, The District, Uncategorized

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
Posted in Arlington, Belmont, Cambridge, Events, In the district, Monthly newsletter, News, Office Hours, The District

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.…

Tagged with: Education, Environment, Health Care, Housing, Revenue, Transportation
Posted in Arlington, Belmont, Cambridge, News, Op Eds, The District

Rep Rogers’ Op Ed on Energy Policy

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Michael Allen — No Comments ↓

The Legislature is likely to take up energy legislation this session. Before going into detail about proposals and my preferred approach, it is critical to lay out the context. Three widely acknowledged facts lie at the heart of this conversation:…

Tagged with: Energy, Environment
Posted in Arlington, Belmont, Cambridge, The District, Uncategorized

May 2015 Email Newsletter

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Michael Allen — No Comments ↓

You can read Rep Rogers’ email newsletter from May 2015 here.

Tagged with: Economic Justice, Environment
Posted in Arlington, Belmont, Cambridge, The District, Uncategorized

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