Proud to join members of our community for the raising of the Pride Flag today at Gloucester City Hall! We are extremely fortunate to live in Massachusetts where everyone can live as their authentic selves.

Thank you to those who testified and everyone who came to watch the budget process in action!

Testimony was heard from the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development, Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development, Board of Library Commissioners, Mass. Cultural Council, Cannabis Control Commission, and the Commissions on the Status of Women and LGBTQ Youth.

The committee heard important testimony on Governor Maura Healey's budget proposal from administration officials and agencies on the topics of economic development, housing, labor, arts, and more.

This week, the Joint Committee on Ways and Means held a hearing on the governor's fiscal year 2024 budget proposal in Gloucester. I was proud to host this hearing on Cape Ann and co-chair alongside Senator Lydia Edwards.

Today, I met with House Ways and Means Chair @RepMichlewitz to discuss my budget requests for Cape Ann! The House will consider the fiscal year 2024 budget in late April.

Hey, I want to share my new look with you! We always knew that like most people diagnosed with cancer, treatment is ongoing, so I may look at little different. But please know, I feel strong and I am doing well. Don't hesitate to come say hello if you see me around the district!

February is American Heart Month! I’m wearing red today to raise awareness of the 350,000+ cardiac arrests that occur each year. By learning CPR, we can double or triple one’s chance of survival. #HeartMonth #WearRedDay

Excited to see Gloucester artist Amy Kerr's work on display at the State House last week! Portraits from Amy's "I Am More: Massachusetts" project are displayed along with essays written by the subjects about how they are more than their life challenges. #capeannproud

This weekend, Gloucester kicked off its 400th anniversary with Overture for 2023! As we mark Gloucester's history, we also look to the future. I had the pleasure to introduce keynote speaker David Walt to discuss what he thinks our city will look like in another 100 years. 1/2

Thank you to retired Sgt. Alan Gilson for 50 years of service to the Manchester PD, the longest in department history and possibly all of MA! I was glad to join @SenBruceTarr to present citations from the House, Senate, and governor in recognition of Alan's service.

I am looking forward to this session as we continue to focus on the opportunities and challenges we face as a Commonwealth and to continue ensuring that Cape Ann has a voice in state government and a seat at the table when important decisions are being made. 2/2

Today, I joined my colleagues to be sworn-in to the 193th session of the Massachusetts House of Representatives! It was a pleasure to be able to be in-person with my fellow representatives for the first in-person swearing in since 2019, joined once again by my mother Frances. 1/2

Peter, congratulations on your well-earned retirement! 4/4

For the past 17 years, Peter has been indispensable to the Chamber of Commerce, helping our local businesses across Cape Ann and using his knowledge of government to coordinate with offices such as my own and @SenBruceTarr, in order to best serve the people of Cape Ann. 3/4

Thank you to Peter Webber for your 17 years of dedicated service to our communities with the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce! 1/4

It was a pleasure to join Treasurer Goldberg, Governor Baker, and many of my colleagues today for a special live drawing of the midday numbers at the State House. 3/3

Since 1972, the Lottery has generated $143 billion in revenue, delivered $31 billion in unrestricted aid to cities and towns, awarded $100 billion in prizes, and given $8 billion in commissions to local retailers. 2/3

Congratulations to the @MAStateLottery and @MassTreasury Deb Goldberg on the 50th anniversary of the Lottery! 1/3

I was proud to have presided over the session today for the final enactment of the bill and to sign the legislation on behalf of the House, which will now go before Governor Baker to be signed into law. 2/2