MA State Rep for 27th Middlesex in #Somerville, she/her. Account for constituent services, announcements, & questions. Campaign account: @erika4rep.
Somerville, MA
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On the ground movements and organizing is how we protect all of us. Inside outside organizing is how we build the political pressure to pass legislation to protect our immigrant neighbors and communities. There’s so much work to be done and we’re not going anywhere.
This morning I was part of a panel for The @WBUR Festival with Miriam Wasser, Matt Nelson, and Mary Wambui: “The Price of Power, Why Your Energy Bills Keep Rising.”
We unpacked the market and policy drivers behind the skyrocketing electric and gas bills across New England.
Have you ever tried reading 106 pages of energy permitting statutes in 45 minutes? This just can’t be how we legislate the next 30 years of energy policy.
Learn more at sierraclub.org/massachusetts
MA House votes on the PROTECT Act!
For a full breakdown of this bill, check out my latest newsletter: electerika.com/newsletters/t…
Representative Erika Uyterhoeven retweeted
🏢 NEW Report: MA has the opportunity to reclaim hundreds of millions in revenue from multinational corporations engaged in offshore tax avoidance. Federal laws governing GILTI can be used to make them contribute their fair share. #mapoli
Learn more: buff.ly/LHZtxTz
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.@EPHSomerville supports #MA7 families through early childhood education, youth development & tackling food insecurity.
They promote social-emotional learning & enrichment programs for our babies.
I'm grateful for all they do & for the chance to thank their team in person!
ALT Rep. Ayanna Pressley participates in a roundtable discussion with staff and local leaders at the Elizabeth Peabody House in Somerville, MA. She is a bald Black woman seated at the corner of the table and is smiling warmly with her hands raised in fists.
ALT Rep. Ayanna Pressley poses for a photo with a gentleman and his baby in a stroller. She is a bald Black woman with a blue denim jacket and red lip. The gentleman is caucasian wearing a white shirt and green tie.
ALT A photo of brown bads full of groceries in the kitchen of the Elizabeth Peabody House in Somerville, Massachusetts.
ALT A photo of the entrance to the Elizabeth Peabody House in Somerville, Massachusets. There is a white sign with purple text that includes "The Elizabeth Peabody House" -Pre-school -after school -food pantry -summer enrichment programs and more.
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🤯 I can’t believe this kid just rode a bike for the first time!!
Lifetime memory, all thanks to car-free Memorial Drive ♥️
I also need to shout out the @THE_PFFM for holding on strong and staying in the House with us. ✊
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Today the caucus met with the AAPI Commission's Youth Council to discuss the importance of representation, the caucus's legislative priorities, and how young people can get involved. #mapoli #aapimonth #aapiheritagemonth
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Today Gov. Healey signed a proclamation formally recognizing May as AANHPI Heritage Month.
Thank you @MassGovernor and Secretary Hao for inviting the MA AANHPI community to be a part of today's celebration!
#mapoli #AANHPIMonth #AANHPIHeritageMonth
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Solidarity with Palestine, student encampments and unhoused neighbors. Read the statement here >> bit.ly/solidarityencampments. #FreePalestine #FreeThemAll
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Our briefing at the MA State House had such an amazing turnout!
We shared our stories to support legislation for sex workers’ safety:
- amnesty for reporting crimes
- ending common nightwalking
- a Human Trafficking Prevention Project
- a committee to study decriminalization
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As a former AG, I believe in creating a fairer justice system, and clemency helps soften its harsher edges. Understanding each person’s unique story and how systemic biases play a role in their life is part of building a safer and stronger Massachusetts. bostonglobe.com/2023/10/31/o… – at Boston, MA
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As @CambEducation contract negotiations enter their 2nd year, teachers across the state remain without the right to legally strike. A bill presented by a @MikeConnollyMA and @rep_erika could soon change that.
for @thecrimson
thecrimson.com/article/2023/…
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The right to strike is a “fundamental human right,”
said bill
sponsor @rep_erika, who explained that the bill is “intended to end bargaining stalemates and put workers and managers on equal footing during contract talks.” #maedu #mapoli
🚨🚨🚨 REAL ESTATE TRANSFER FEE
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THANK YOU @maura_healey!!!!!
Thank you to all the incredible community organizers, advocates, city and town electeds, and residents who fought for this! ✊ #mapoli #somerpoli
Morning, Mass. 🌥️ Gov. @maura_healey releases her housing policy blueprint today in $4.1B bond bill that backs local-option real-estate transfer fees & certain accessory dwellings. Plus:
—Speaker @RonMariano seeking reelection
—More shelter fallout #mapoli politi.co/48ZJ3xy
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Eastern MA folks!! We are holding a virtual planning meeting on October 19th from 1:45-3pm for volunteers looking to collect signatures to end felony disenfranchisement in MA. People in prison could vote until 2000! It's time to right that wrong actionnetwork.org/events/eas…
