@senatorledwards.bsky.social
Senator for the Third Suffolk District
(Boston, Revere, Winthrop)
Former Boston City Councilor. Current Senate Chair of Judiciary. Fighting for housing justice, worker rights, & environment.
@senatorledwards.bsky.socialWatch my coffee hour comments on this year’s ballot questions here: youtu.be/_cWdILw9h8Q
@senatorledwards.bsky.socialA beautiful afternoon at Simon’s Winthrop Bookstore connecting with neighbors at our Winthrop Coffee Hour! Thank you to everyone who stopped by, shared a conversation, and spent the afternoon with us. We look forward to seeing you at the next one — stay tuned for details. ☕️
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@senatorledwards.bsky.social@senatorledwards.bsky.socialKicking off Italian American Month with the City of Revere and the City of Boston! 🇮🇹 This month, we celebrate the culture and contributions of Italian Americans across the nation.
@senatorledwards.bsky.socialLearn more about social media guardrails: mass.gov/news/governor-healey-proposes-social-media-protections-for-teens
malegislature.gov/PressRoom/Detail?pressReleaseId=1434 (Senate)
malegislature.gov/PressRoom/Detail?pressReleaseId=359 (House)
@senatorledwards.bsky.socialNote: While the legislature considers a bell-to-bell cell phone ban in schools and social media guardrails for youth, we’ll continue to monitor data comparisons.
Learn more about the cell phone ban: malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2581
@senatorledwards.bsky.socialOur next judiciary reports are live on lydiaedwards.org/judiciary!
This week, we’re sharing data on youth safety across the state. Included in this series is information from the DA Association’s Report on the Status of Child Abuse and Neglect, and a collection of bullying data from DESE.
@senatorledwards.bsky.socialReposted by @senatorledwards.bsky.socialCelebrating Marvin Gilmore’s 102nd birthday at La Fabrica! Marvin is an extraordinary leader. A World War II Veteran, co-founder of Unity Bank — Boston’s first Black-owned commercial bank — and creator of the Western Front Music Club, Marvin has shaped every part of our community.
@senatorledwards.bsky.social@senatorledwards.bsky.socialCelebrating Marvin Gilmore’s 102nd birthday at La Fabrica! Marvin is an extraordinary leader. A World War II Veteran, co-founder of Unity Bank — Boston’s first Black-owned commercial bank — and creator of the Western Front Music Club, Marvin has shaped every part of our community.
@edmarkey.bsky.socialReposted by @senatorledwards.bsky.socialWe must address the challenges Black businesses owners face in finding opportunity and access to capital—and we must fight to ensure they can achieve their American dreams. Thanks to @senatorledwards.bsky.social for an important discussion.
@senatorledwards.bsky.social@senatorledwards.bsky.socialYesterday’s visit brought together the Suffolk County DA’s Office, local law enforcement, fellow legislative offices, city councilors, and people actively in recovery. We saw firsthand what it can look like when overdose prevention is paired with a strong focus on recovery, rehabilitation, mental
@senatorledwards.bsky.socialwith dignity and humanity. Addiction is a battle that requires a coalition. I’m proud of the partnerships we’re building across law enforcement, government, public health, and the recovery community.
@senatorledwards.bsky.socialJust 15 minutes from the Massachusetts border, Rhode Island is home to an overdose prevention site that puts recovery and rehabilitation at the center of its work. Yesterday, we visited Project Weber/RENEW, where addiction is met without stigma and people struggling with substance use are treated
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@senatorledwards.bsky.socialPublic comment is open until October 9th at 11:59pm. Use the form link in my bio or visit lnkd.in/p/gxw8Heyr to share a suggestion or idea. 🏘️
@senatorledwards.bsky.socialThe Healey-Discoll Administration is proposing updates to rules for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and they want to hear from you! ADUs provide a secondary, independent residential living space on the same lot as a primary single-family or multi-family home.
@senatorledwards.bsky.socialWatch my ballot question 3 debate live! www.youtube.com/live/XErLFm5...
