Black women are 3x more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women.

This #BlackMaternalHealthWeek , we reaffirm our commitment to listening to Black families, expanding birthing access, addressing postpartum needs, and realizing equitable maternal health care.

☀️Happy Solar Eclipse Monday!🌕

The Cape & Islands will experience an 88% partial eclipse starting at 2:16 pm, peaking at 3:30 pm, and finishing at 4:39 pm.

Make sure to protect your eyes by wearing eclipse glasses while looking at the sky!

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🌷Happy Spring 🌼

My April 2024 Newsletter is out. This month we cover:

✔️Early Ed Bill
✔️Exploitation prevention legislation
✔️Sewering in Yarmouth
✔️Housing policy for the Cape & Islands

➕ So much more!

Read all about it here: mailchi.mp/juliancyr/apri…

Health care is about people, not lining executives pockets.

Hearty thanks to Ed Markey & Elizabeth Warren for giving voice & witness to the wrongdoings of Steward Health. I am grateful to our Fed delegation for working to protect health care from the exploitation of private equity.

Earlier this year, we set a goal: bring universal preschool access to every Gateway City by 2026.

Today in Barnstable, we awarded funding to 16 school districts for affordable, high-quality pre-K — putting us in 17 out of 26 Gateway Cities and expanding our support for rural…

An equitable and competitive Commonwealth is one in which every child and family has access to affordable, quality early education. Thank you Maura Healey for visiting the Cape & Islands and directing millions of dollars to early education in rural districts and gateway cities.

Happy #TransDayOfVisability ! 🏳️‍⚧️

It was a honor to be invited to celebrate last week at Boston City Hall alongside my trans and non-binary brothers, sisters, & siblings.

It was marvelous to see Cape Codders in the State House yesterday!

TY Leadership Cape Cod for helping cultivate leadership in our community and promoting engagement with government.

We had a great conversation with State Senator Susan Moran on why everyone belongs in this building.

Congrats Wellfleet Dunkin’s for your award in employer excellence! I was honored to present a citation with Sarah Peake & recognize Cove Clubhouse member Chrissie. Chrissie has worked at Dunkin’s for 3 years & thanks manager Ash for supporting her as she cares for her mental health.

We did it! The Senate has passed the revenge porn bill! Thank you to all the courageous individuals who shared their stories with us over the past year! #MAPoli

Last week, Yarmouth broke ground on Phase 1 of their sewering project⚒️🚧🦺This is a historic step toward mitigating the Cape & Islands’ multi-billion dollar wastewater crisis + helps build the necessary wastewater infrastructure we need to expand housing.

🎶'Cause I'm just Ken... ator of the Cape and Islands.

Check out my March Newsletter! This month covers Joint Rule 10, housing, public safety legislation, district updates, and so much more.

Read it here! mailchi.mp/juliancyr/marc…

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Calling all MA residents! The Senate Art Committee is asking YOU to nominate an influential woman who you believe should be honored with a bust in the Senate Chamber.

The deadline for nominations is May 1st. I can't wait to see who you submit!🎨malegislature.gov/StateHouse/Sen…

This Black History Month, the Senate unveiled a bust of Frederick Douglass. The 1st state-commissioned bust of a Black American in the State House.

In 1841, 3 years after Frederick Douglass escaped enslavement, he delivered a moving speech on Nantucket. time.com/6148114/freder…

What an honor to be featured in masslivenews as an LGBTQ+ leader in Massachusetts. A big thank you to the MassLive readers who nominated me! ByJohnLMicek

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I’m sporting my favorite red tie today in support of #HeartMonth ! 350K people experience cardiac arrest outside of hospitals each year. Show some❤️this Valentine’s Day and learn about CPR training at heart.org/en/nation-of-l….