Wishing a Happy Independence Day to our Central American communities across the district!
We joined the Consul General of El Salvador and Honduras for a celebratory dinner. ¡Feliz día de la independencia!
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https://www.mass.gov/doc/dcs-policy-01-103-single-audit-requirements/download and 3 others were updated on September 16, 2026.
See all updates: https://github.com/JonGerhardson/massgovupdates/blob/main/daily_updates/2026-09-16.csv #mapoli
We’re Ready for the Midterms!
Indivisible Easthampton Newsletter, Mid-Sep 26
We need your help to win in the midterms! It’s time to step up! Dems can win control of both the House and Senate this fall, but we need volunteers just like you...
The Fed raised interest rates and that means that housing in Massachusetts will get more costly because:
1. Mortgage rates rise
2. Homeowners are incentivized not to sell
3. New construction slows
More on this at chrisoates.substack.com/p/the-fed-ra...
Accountability matters! Question 6 includes strict public oversight and annual reporting requirements so every dollar dedicated to nature is tracked and transparent. Vote YES on Question 6 for real results and full transparency. www.natureforma.org/about-questi...
What does a Fed rate hike mean for Massachusetts? More expensive homes due to:
1. Higher mortgage rates
2. Fewer people selling their homes
3. Less new construction
Great column @adrianwalkerboston.bsky.social but is there additional reporting anywhere that says Kraft is actually donating the $2M? His statement says he was asked, doesn’t say that he committed. #mapoli
MassHealth outreach campaign money to go to MBTA, not local news outlets, according to @whav.net. Why is @massgovernor.bsky.social passing up a chance to steer ad dollars to local news while providing vital information to the public? #mapoli whav.net/2026/09/16/m...
MassHealth outreach campaign money to go to MBTA, not local news outlets, according to @whav.net. Why is @massgovernor.bsky.social passing up a chance to steer ad dollars to local news while providing vital information to the public? #mapoli whav.net/2026/09/16/m...
Freedom isn’t free. Honored to take part in the Massachusetts Run for the Fallen in Dedham to remember our fallen police, fire & EMS heroes lost since 9/11. 🙏 #mapoli
Whitman-Hanson High School Engagement Rubric Shelved After Intense Backlash Over Grading Penalties #mapoli #southshore
Plymouth County Commissioners Clash Over Workplace Investigation and Staff Terminations #mapoli #southshore
How the Kraft/MAGA crowd are helping destroy the nation’s memorial to #mapoli’s revered JFK.
Kingston Told Level Services Alone May Force an Override Discussion for Fiscal 2028 #mapoli #southshore
"Decker said her bill would classify recess as instructional time, and count it toward the minimum hours of learning required by state law. It also would not allow schools to use scheduled recess time for interventions or other programming."
The debate was heated
#SouthShoreNews #MaPoli #Brockton
respectfullyno.substack.com/p/brockton-s...
When I say our courts are moving in the right direction, this is what I mean. Superior Court nominee Maria Durant and District Court nominee Kristen Bonavita have compassion, insights, integrity, exceptional command of the law, + strong work ethic. It was a pleasure to vet + vote for them. #mapoli
“A yes on Question 3 is a yes for working people,” - Colton Andrews, president of the Western MA Building Trades Unions.
We’re honored to have the endorsement of the Western MA Building Trades Unions.
Our team enjoyed being part of Springfield’s National Night Out at East Forest Park. Community-building begins when we all partner together to make our neighborhoods a safer place to live, work & play. #mapoli
In states with all-party primaries, elected officials tend to be younger and more diverse. They look like the people they represent.
Vote YES to help elevate new voices into office. Learn more: yeson3ma.org/resources/le...