Our researchers called 23 primary care offices in Springfield, MA (114 MDs & 50 APPs), seeking to be a new patient. Only 18% of PCPs had availability for new pts. 82% of PCPs in Springfield are unavailable b/c they are over capacity. #PC4YOU increases PC access & health equity.

Our client Tim Ritchie shared his thoughts in a The New York Times article on ways museums can engage/inspire the public around timely issues. “We need to be a place where people in our community can come together to think about what kind of a world we want.”ow.ly/VQpK50RvZTo

Hey look, it’s Ed Markey in a tux! The Rasky Partners team attended the annual Museum of Science Stars of STEM Gala last evening. Congrats to Sen. Markey & the Healey-Driscoll Admin (@MassGovernor) on your respective awards #mapoli

Great piece in Banker & Tradesman by MHSA’s CEO Joyce Tavon on the importance of supportive housing. The current housing shortage in MA doesn’t just harm the economy; it fuels the housing crisis, and the fastest-growing population experiencing homelessness is adults 50+.

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Thrilled to join @CFSIupdate DC Annual National Fire & Emergency Srv Symp. yesterday when thousands of fire service professionals gathered for a day of advocacy & to learn about fire prevention/response issues. Truly inspiring to hear what they do to ensure our safety every day.

Today is Lobby Day for Animals at the State House! The The Humane Society of the United States is advocating in support of the traveling acts legislation (H.3245). Thank you to our sponsors Carole Fiola, Representative Brad Jones, @SenBruceTarr & Senator Adam Gomez for your leadership! #mapoli

The pay difference between PC & specialty docs matters. Average annual compensation for PCPs = ~$250K. Cardiologists average >$500K. Over 40 yrs, the difference is $10M! Students know this and understand that $10M > $300K of free tuition. 2/2
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Great STAT article by Zeke Emanuel & Matthew Guido: Free med school tuition won’t solve the shortage of PC physicians. #PC4YOU legislation in MA will jumpstart the PC pipeline with a 2x investment in Primary Care. 1/2
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At the New England Council’s breakfast w/ Maura Healey. Coleman Lynds and I are listening to the Governor’s insights on MA’s current opportunities & challenges as well as the her policy proposals to ensure the state remains competitive & affordable #mapoli

The MA House has passed its FY25 budget with level funding for the AP STEM & English Program! Thank you to Speaker Ron Mariano, Aaron Michlewitz, our AP Honor Roll champions Adrian Madaro and Chynah Tyler, and our many thoughtful supporters in the House for helping keep MA #1 in AP!

Happy Friday from Rhode Island! Spending the day at the CSG East PFAS Policy Summit discussing different state policy approaches to regulating PFAS & stakeholder perspectives.

Always excited to join FORGE to see the incredible innovations they help make possible with thousands in funding to help innovators bring game-changing products to market. Thx MA EOED & Undersecretary @AshleyStolba for the keynote remarks!

🎉🥂 Here’s to our inaugural class of inductees and an unforgettable induction ceremony last weekend. Congratulations to all the esteemed inductees and a massive THANK YOU to everyone who helped organize this milestone event!

📸: David Fox, Brent Goldman & Darlene Devita

Our Early Ed Infant and Toddler classes took a field trip to the New England Aquarium (New England Aquarium)! 🐧🐠🦈 They had so much fun exploring and learning about the wonders of different types of aquatic animals! #WeAreDorchester

At the Boston Chamber Government Affairs Forum featuring Senate President Spilka. Great highlights of some policy priorities to expect from the Senate for the remainder of the session including universal free community college, juvenile justice, and climate change #mapoli

We are so thrilled to announce our 2024 guest speakers, Senator Cindy Friedman and Representative Alice Peisch! These women are prime examples of pro-choice female leaders and we are honored to be having them. Don’t miss your chance to get a ticket and join us.