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Act on Mass Cornerstone Transparency Bill Advanced Favorably Out of Committee
Act on Mass cornerstone transparency bill advanced favorably out of committee.
Senator Eldridge Praises Governor Healey Decision to Close MCI-Concord Prison
Eldridge urges state to invest savings from closing prison into education, programming and addressing impacts of mass incarceration and the War on Drugs.
Senate Passes Legislation Legalizing Fentanyl Test Strips
Commonsense harm reduction strategy proven to encourage safer consumption behavior, save lives. (Image Credit: Shuttershock).
Sen. Eldridge Testifies Before Joint Committee on Public Safety on Gun Safety Legislation
Bills filed by Eldridge would reduce access to banned guns and increase gun inspections.
Sen. Eldridge Urges Governor Healey to Increase Funding for the MVP
Letter signed by 16 Senators requests increased funding for the Municipal Vulnerability Program.
Sen. Eldridge Announces Colin Hennessy as Interim Legislative Director
Colin Hennessy will assist Sen. Eldridge’s office with legislative affairs.
Sen. Eldridge Receives Beacon of Justice Hall of Fame Award From the Equal Justice Coalition
Awarded for recognition of long-time advocacy for civil legal aid.
Sen. Eldridge, Rep. Higgins, and Rep. Gentile Testify In Favor of the Debt Free Future Act
Act would make public education free for all residents of Massachusetts
Sen. Eldridge, Rep. Gentile, and Rep. Linsky Announce a $136,590 Grant for Congregation Or Atid
Funding will enable the congregation to improve security against any potential threats
Clean Energy Caucus Co-chairs Sen. Eldridge and Rep. Owens Urge President Biden to Declare Climate Emergency
Letter signed by 27 legislators requests bold action from the White House to combat climate crisis
Senator Eldridge Highlights Justice Reinvestment Grant Opportunities
Program will provide $15 million in funding for projects aimed at mitigating negative impacts of criminal justice involvement.
Massachusetts Legislature Passes Fiscal Year 2024 Budget
$56.2B budget agreement provides for historic levels of investment in education, housing, regional transportation, and health care
Senator Eldridge, Representative Sena and Representative Cataldo Announce $145,000 Grant for Acton-Boxborough School District
Funding will allow school district to expand healthy, fresh meal offerings
Senator Eldridge, Representative Sena and Representative Cataldo Announce $484,000 Grant for Boston Area Gleaners
Funding will assist in expanding yield and production capacity for the Acton-based non-profit.
Senator Eldridge and Representative Hogan Announce $168,000 Grant for Open Table, Inc
Funding will increase storage and distribution capabilities for the Maynard-based non-profit
Senator Eldridge and Representative Kate Hogan Announce $426,050 Grant for Small Farm, Inc
The award will be used to build a washing, packaging, and storage facility to increase production in the winter
Senator Eldridge and Representative Arciero Announce $17,921 Grant for Littleton Community Farm Award
The award will be used to drill a well that will increase resistance to droughts.
Senator Eldridge Tours Nashua River Rail Trail with DCR Commissioner Brian Arrigo
Senator Jamie Eldridge joined DCR Commissioner Brian Arrigo and the Friends of the Nashua River Rail Trail to tour a segment of the twelve-mile Nashua River Trail.