Kicked off the start of MBTA ferry service with some of my coastal colleagues Lydia Edwards Rep. Bruce Ayers & Mayor Tom Koch. This is such a hidden gem for South Shore commuters. Come give it a try! MassDCR Mass. Transportation

Ready to go! ⁦Interfaith Social Services⁩ #stopthestigma

So often substance use disorder happens alongside comorbid mental health issues, which is why passing S658 is crucial. This guarantees treatment and insurance coverage for dual diagnoses in in-patient settings. Jamie Eldridge Becca Rausch 🟦🎗️ #MAPoli

There is no traffic on the high seas! Ferry service is coming back to Quincy, with routes going direct to Boston every weekday. Give it a try if you want to change your commute.
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Over half of women and 1 in 3 men have experienced sexual violence during their lifetime. There is NO excuse and NEVER an invitation to harass, assault, or rape. Today the Massachusetts Caucus of Women Legislators & our colleagues stand with sexual assault survivors for #DenimDay

If we want to offer truly impactful mental health care, we must explore the full range of treatment options. Yesterday we had a fascinating visit to Kiva Centers's Worcester center, which offers a peaceful space for those seeking help. Learn more at kivacenters.org/karaya-peer-re…

Men in their early 20s appear to be uniquely predisposed to taking big risks, overestimating their odds of success and underestimating the costs of failure. Now, the act of placing a sports bet has become frictionless, writes Brendan Ruberry. trib.al/gp4S7zN

I was lucky to have the chance to meet Jesse Moskowitz of Boston Area Rape Crisis Center at the State House today. Jesse was being recognized with MOVA's Innovation Award for all the great work she's done as the center's emergency services programs director.

A big congrats to Quincy Cmty Action for receiving $25K from the MA Division of Banks to fund first-time homeownership counseling & foreclosure education/prevention programs. Learn more by visiting: qcap.org/our-programs/h… qcap.org/our-programs/h…

Wishing a happy Passover to all those out there celebrating. Chag Sameach

Flowers in bloom on the grounds of Peacefield, the summer home of John & Abigail Adams.
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Wishing a happy Earth Day to all my fellow Earthlings out there! Take a minute to appreciate all the natural wonders today and consider ways you can help protect them.

An initiative by Andrea Joy Campbell to address sports betting, a busy Women's History Month, and, of course, the Senate passing the revenge porn bill. My staff & I had a productive March! In case you missed it, have a look at last month's newsletter: conta.cc/4cwtOh8 #MAPoli

It's been an honor & joy for me and my staff to host Olena Bondarenko, visiting American Councils for International Education fellow from Ukraine! Conversations on issues including agriculture and the war have enriched our perspectives. Best wishes to Olena, her family, and country for safety, victory, and peace!

It may take a few minutes to donate blood, but imagine how long it must feel to a person needing blood in an emergency situation and not having ready access to it. Please donate. Thank you to RedCrossMA for hosting this week's blood drive at the State House.

For 87 years, the Citizens Legislative Seminar has brought community members from across the Commonwealth into the State House to learn about the legislative process. Thank you to Jessica Shrey, a reference librarian from Quincy, for making the trip up to Boston! #MAPoli

Eid Mubarak! Let's cherish unity and compassion this Eid al-Fitr. Wishing joy, health, and prosperity to all. #mapoli #bospoli

Thank you to AbingtonCAM for once again inviting me into the studio to talk about local and state priorities! Always great to chat
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Recently visited the Holbrook Public Library, where Director Kate Goimes showed me the new computers for kids. It was great to work with Kate to secure this local funding and see how the kids love the educational programming on the computers.

FYI: Mass. Transportation is doing work on Sea Street between Palmer St. & Samoset Ave in Quincy from 4/8 to 4/12, 9 am-3 pm each day. Temporary lane/sidewalk closures planned, but vehicule & pedestrian access will be allowed. Expect travel delays.