Last week, I voted in the Massachusetts House of Representatives to pass legislation to expand participation in our elections by making permanent several voting changes that were in effect in Massachusetts during the COVID-19 pandemic. These changes were tried, tested, and shown to securely expand access to the right to vote. They include: reducing the…
During the ongoing Massachusetts 191st General Court’s 2019-2020 session – which has been extended through action taken by the Legislature – the House of Representatives has passed emergency legislation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic as well as major legislation relating to education, transportation, and climate change. Following a decisive vote in July to extend the…
Last week, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed a bill that expands voter access and ensures voters have safe and secure voting options for all remaining 2020 elections, including the September 1, 2020 state primary and November 3, 2020 general election, in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The legislation was signed by Governor Baker…
