Thank you to my colleagues for their confidence and effective collaboration. Week after week, I see how every member shows up for and sweats what’s happening in our districts. It’s an honor to be a part of this storied caucus. baystatebanner.com/2025/07/30/r...

#NewDEALer MA State Rep @repandyvargas.bsky.social’s leadership as the MA Black and Latino Caucus chair has revitalized the group and restored working relationships among members 👏 Details👇

When it comes to vaccine promotion, Massachusetts is falling behind. That could hurt some of the Commonwealth's most vulnerable people. I was honored to testify today in support of @repandyvargas.bsky.social 's proposed legislation to close the vaccine exemption loophole. My testimony, below:

Thank you, @repandyvargas.bsky.social for your efforts to keep kids safe from preventable diseases! We appreciate you!

The way Pope Francis lived out his faith kept me Catholic when I needed it most. Through his actions and unwavering belief that every human is worthy of God’s love, he inspired a generation of Catholics to be excited again. Que en paz descanse. www.npr.org/2025/04/21/g...

[email protected] Ab honor for me to join @repandyvargas.bsky.social & Senator Joan Lovely to advocate with students in the push for Hunger Free Campus Bill & to work with the campus to advance food security measures close to home. dailycollegian.com?p=186491

TY Rep. Decker @jamieeldridgema.bsky.social @saldidomenico.bsky.social @repandyvargas.bsky.social for your legislative leadership on this important worker equity issue. #EITC #ITIN #mapoli @childrenshw.bsky.social Read the research from us: buff.ly/mWfDFMm

Retracting already appropriated funding for farm to school meals in the name of “efficiency” is ridiculous and a slap in the face to schools, local farmers, and students. It’s certainly not making America healthy again. whav.net/2025/03/10/h...

Honored to have been appointed Chair of the Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses! I am grateful to Speaker Ron Mariano and my colleagues for their trust and confidence in leading the committee. Massachusetts has over 700,000 small businesses that employ 1.5+ million people.

Grateful to be honored as the YMCA's Legislator of the Year. I grew up 3 blocks from the Y and it played a critical role after school, during summers, and formative years.

#NewDEALer @repandyvargas.bsky.social’s bill combating the opioid epidemic just became law. The new law requires facilities treating substance abuse to provide patients with two doses of overdose-stopping medications and education on how to use them upon discharge. Learn more 👇

The Massachusetts Black & Latino Caucus is hiring an Executive Director. Apply or refer candidates here: lnkd.in/eWwTuKsJ

Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus Statement on Threats to Immigrant Communities and Federal Funding.

Because of a lack of focus and precision in enforcement, the last Trump administration actually released more non-citizens that were threats to public safety than the Biden admin. This from the libertarian/conservative CATO Institute: www.cato.org/blog/trump-r...

First time getting sworn in alongside Iron Man 😃 Grateful for the opportunity to continue to serve. Can’t believe it’s been 7 years since I was first sworn into the House. A lot can change in 7 years, but I have that same hope, gratitude, and even more motivation to serve. Thank you.

A great Christmas gift! “The evidence was clear to us that if people struggling with addiction have access to overdose-reversing medication after being discharged from a hospital or rehab facility, we can save lives. That’s what this legislation will do, save lives.” whav.net/2024/12/23/v...

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When I first ran for city council in 2015, repairing and replacing our schools was a top priority. I remembered the crumbling infrastructure in our schools as a student. Through my time on the Council and in the legislature, that focus has remained high on my list.

Excited to kickstart the MA School Meal Nutrition Standards Commission meeting today! 7 out of 10 students are participating in school meals. That’s half a million kids. The next step is ensuring every student has access to healthy meals regardless of district.

Looking forward to joining the Haverhill Chamber for a discussion on Housing and Childcare. To register: lnkd.in/eN2hT3es

We recently visited the biodome in Montreal, which was a great way to experience 4 different ecosystems in one days. Lately social media feels similar— different ecosystems and species in each lol. Hope this platform can be fun and invite/reward reasonable discussion.