The Massachusetts House of Representatives today passed the BRIGHT Act, authorizing approximately $3.65 billion in capital investment to modernize Massachusetts’ public colleges and universities and support the state’s academic, research, workforce and climate goals. Originally filed by Governor Healey, the bill is financed by 10-year special obligation bonds that are backed by Fair Share surtax…
The Gloucester Fisheries Commission was established by a home rule petition to the state Legislature in 1956, but times and the fishery have changed and the commission’s inability to net a quorum of its 13 members has snagged its ability to operate effectively. That was until Oct. 16 when Democratic Gov. Maura Healey signed into…
Ann-Margaret Ferrante recently traveled to Sicily, a cross-cultural trip that became a homecoming in many ways as Gloucester’s state representative met with relatives all along the way. A first-generation American, Ferrante grew up spending every other summer with her extended family in Sicily. Much of her latest 10-day trip was spent reuniting with relatives as…
As the federal government continues to cut funding and resources to programs and projects in Massachusetts — despite our state contributing more to federal revenues than we receive back in benefits — the Commonwealth continues to step up and invest in programs to protect vulnerable Massachusetts residents and support our local economy. Supporing Food Security and Local Agriculture While…
I firmly believe that education is the foundation of opportunity in every community. Whether an individual’s path leads them to college or the trades, the building blocks of a lifetime of learning are laid in our public schools. In an economy and job market that is constantly changing, we need to ensure that students are given…
The Science Central Program at O’Maley Innovation Middle School is getting a $100,000 boost thanks to state Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr, R-Gloucester, who with support from state Rep. Ann-Margaret Ferrante, D-Gloucester, secured an earmark for the program in the $1.3 billion fiscal 2025 Surtax Supplemental Budget. Read more on the Gloucester Daily Times website→
A Gloucester woman who plays a key role in designing, planting, and maintaining gardens across the America’s oldest seaport is among the new “Commonwealth Heroines” Class of 2025. Antonietta Calabrese was nominated for the Commonwealth Heroines Class of 2025 for public service to her community by state Rep. Ann-Margaret Ferrante, a Gloucester Democrat. Calabrese began…
Each year, the state budget gives us the opportunity to reaffirm our priorities and invest in the people and places that make Massachusetts a nationwide leader. As the Vice Chair of the House Committee on Ways and Means, I am fortunate to be a participant througout the entire process and to be able to advocate for…
State Representative Ann-Margaret Ferrante (D-Gloucester) announced today that the Massachusetts House of Representatives has adopted two pieces of legislation she filed to expand retirement savings options for nonprofit and public service workers. Working in collaboration with Treasurer Deborah Goldberg throughout the past several legislative sessions, Ferrante has filed An Act expanding access to retirement savings…
Today, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed its Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) budget. Funded at $61.47 billion, nearly $500 million below Governor Maura Healey’s budget proposal, the House’s FY26 budget responds to the needs of residents, provides strong support for the Commonwealth’s cities and towns, and among many critical investments, includes significant funding for education,…
