Senate Assistant Majority Leader Joan B. Lovely (D-Salem) announced that the Massachusetts Senate passed bipartisan legislation to require ballot campaigns to routinely report to the public who is funding their campaigns and how the money is being used. The measure increases transparency in campaign finance, gives voters access to the information they need to make informed … [Read more...] about Senate acts to boost campaign finance transparency
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State legislature votes to protect integrity of the U.S. Constitution
On Nov. 20, the Massachusetts Legislature passed joint resolutions H.4692 and S.2684 which rescind all previous applications for a national Constitutional Convention under Article V of the U.S. Constitution. This joint initiative is in response to concerns that Congress and the Trump Administration could attempt to use prior Massachusetts resolutions to call for an Article V … [Read more...] about State legislature votes to protect integrity of the U.S. Constitution
Second Essex District awarded $190K for traffic safety initiatives
Senate Assistant Majority Leader Joan B. Lovely announced Monday that the communities of the Second Essex District have been awarded funds via the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security 's Municipal Road Safety Grant Program. The award amounts combined to $190,140 in funding for departments across the district, including: Beverly: $54,850 Danvers: $41,348 … [Read more...] about Second Essex District awarded $190K for traffic safety initiatives
North Shore Health and Wellness Expo set for Sept. 27
Senate Assistant Majority Leader Joan B. Lovely (D-Salem) is joining other members of the North Shore delegation by inviting constituents to the North of Boston Health and Wellness Expo on Sept. 27 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School. “We invite all to attend to join us for a health care expo day of resources, support and inspiration for … [Read more...] about North Shore Health and Wellness Expo set for Sept. 27
Massachusetts legislature approves opioid crisis bill
Senate Assistant Majority Leader Joan B. Lovely (D-Salem) announced that the Massachusetts Legislature has approved legislation to combat the opioid crisis and support residents living with substance use disorder (SUD). The bill, H.5143, An Act Relative to Treatments and Coverage for Substance Use Disorder and Recovery Coach Licensure, expands non-opioid pain treatments, … [Read more...] about Massachusetts legislature approves opioid crisis bill