On World AIDS Day, we mourn the loss of those we loved and those we never got the chance to. We celebrate the remarkable lives cut short by AIDS and the progress we’ve made in treatment and prevention.

My thoughts and heart are with the family and constituents of Representative Ann-Margaret Ferrante as we mourn her passing. @repamf.bsky.social's legacy endures in the spirit of public service born from a love of her Cape Ann community.

Today, on the 27th annual Trans Day of Remembrance, we honor those in the trans community we’ve lost to violence. We mark today to not simply remember their deaths, but the lives they lived. That they had families, friends, dreams, favorite songs, and plans for tomorrow. #TransDayOfRemembrance #TDOR

I am so saddened by the tragic incident in Yarmouth this morning. My thoughts are with the workers affected and my thanks to the many first responders on the scene this morning. As we learn more, my office is available to the town and emergency services to provide whatever help they need.

1/2: I am thinking of the people of Jamaica, and the many Cape Codders and Islanders with loved ones there, as the island faces the most catastrophic hurricane in its history. From Montego Bay to the Outer Cape, the Jamaican community have long helped define our region's success.

1/2 Today the Senate unanimously passed the Massachusetts Data Privacy Act. For too long, Big Tech and data brokers have played fast and loose with our most private details.

Speed up housing production in Massachusetts TODAY.

My amendment Unlocking Housing Production just passed the Senate by a vote of 40-0. Massachusetts has been falling behind on housing production for decades. We are enacting a plan to fix that. #mapoli #masenate #housing

An eviction should not be a life sentence. Beginning May 5, residents in Massachusetts can seal certain evictions. Learn more about the law here: nbcboston.app.link/IJClrfWo9Sb

Happy Earth Day from Provincetown everybody! It’s more important than ever to remain responsible good stewards of our precious environment. We’ve only got just the one 🌎

Thank you to everyone who attended Trans Day of Visibility yesterday at the State House. We just need to remember that advocacy and visibility are not one-day affairs. The work must and will continue. I stand in solidarity with all members of the LGBTQ+ community, always.

Next Monday 3/31 at 2pm join us at the State House for Transgender Day of Visibility! All are welcome 🏳️‍⚧️

Happy 105th birthday to Massachusetts native and Cape Cod resident Freeman K. Johnson, the oldest surviving veteran from the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. What an honor to sit next to this true American hero 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

The Trump administration’s attack on veterans is unconscionable and unacceptable. Make your voices heard!

Health care is a human right. www.capecodtimes.com/story/news/h...

Housing has become a crisis for so many across the Cape & Islands and Massachusetts. I am honored to be tapped to lead the Housing Committee and eager to get to work!

THIS is what’s possible when you show up and make your voices heard. THANK YOU to my colleagues in the Cape & Islands delegation and everyone who wrote a letter, sent an email, made a call, and most importantly showed up to insist our mental health facilities remain open. Very good news indeed.

It was a full house in Pocasset as Cape and Islands communities came together to emphasize the critical need to keep in-patient mental health care on Cape Cod.

Honored to be sworn in for my fifth term alongside colleagues for the 194th General Court. Congrats to Senate President Karen Spilka on her re-election and to new Senators Fernandes, Driscoll, and Dooner. Together, we’ll tackle the challenges ahead. #mapoli

❄️ December 2024 Newsletter ❄️ Here's what's inside: 📜 Updates from Beacon Hill 🏡 Advancing attainable housing solutions 💡 Expanding access to solar panels 🎉 Events and updates from around the district ➕ So much more! 📬Dive In! rb.gy/j4iefv #mapoli #CapeAndIslands #CommunityNews

🖊️Governor Healey just signed a major climate bill into law! It includes a provision I championed to make it easier for homeowners in historic districts to install solar panels🏡☀️—balancing renewable energy🌱 and preservation—a big step in our fight against climate change. #mapoli

🚀 Big news for Cape Cod, Nantucket, & Martha’s Vineyard! Gov. Healey has signed a $4B economic development bill, delivering key wins for our region: Bond authorizations, 🌊 $5M for Stellwagen Bank Visitors’ Center 🛠️ $2.7M for Barnstable Harbor 🚏 $2.3M for North Eastham Village. #mapoli

Today, on #TransDayOfRemembrance, we honor the trans and gender non-conforming lives tragically taken by violence and hate. At least 426 this year. This is a solemn reminder of the work still ahead to ensure EVERY person in MA—and beyond—can live with safety, dignity, and joy. #mapoli 🏳️‍⚧️

Good morning Bluesky ☀️