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Disability Pensions and Critical Incident Stress Management for Violent Crimes for First Responders
Supporting first responders is essential to ensuring the safety and well-being of our communities. These brave individuals risk their...
Jul 29, 20242 min read


The Importance of Salary Transparency
Salary transparency is a growing movement that emphasizes the open sharing of salary information within organizations. It aims to foster...
Jul 27, 20243 min read


8 Questions with Benji Kemper
The Senator Robyn Kennedy team recently had the opportunity to interview, Benji Kemper, Community Organizer for persons with disabilities...
Jul 22, 20244 min read


Massachusetts Enhances Health Care Transparency and Affordability with New Act
Massachusetts continues to lead the way in health care reform with the introduction of the HealthCare Market Review Process Act. This...
Jul 21, 20242 min read


An Act Modernizing Firearm Laws On its Way to the Governor's Desk
Wednesday, July 17,2024, the Conference Committee, submitted their final conference report to the House and the Senate for final passage....
Jul 19, 20247 min read


Understanding Bond Bills in Massachusetts
A bond bill is a legislative tool that allows the state government to borrow money for long-term investments in infrastructure, capital...
Jul 15, 20243 min read


Massachusetts Senate Passes Landmark Affordable Homes Act
To address the housing crisis in every community in the Commonwealth, the Massachusetts Senate passed the Affordable Homes Act on June...
Jun 28, 20245 min read


Massachusetts Senate Passes Landmark Climate Bill
Yesterday marked a significant milestone in the fight against climate change as the Massachusetts Senate passed a comprehensive climate...
Jun 26, 20242 min read


The Importance of Reducing Single-Use Plastics: Making Straws and Utensils Available Only Upon Request
In our everyday lives, convenience often takes precedence over sustainability. Single-use plastics, such as straws and utensils,...
Jun 21, 20243 min read


A Deep Dive into the MA Senate FY25 Budget
Thursday marked a significant milestone for the people of Massachusetts as the Senate passed the FY25 budget, a testament to our...
May 25, 20242 min read


It's Budget Season: An Overview of the MA Senate Budget Process
The Massachusetts Senate budget process is a structured, multi-step procedure designed to ensure that the state's financial plan aligns...
May 21, 20242 min read
Amendment 75 and S.1019 Passed!
Yesterday the Massachusetts Senate introduced S. 2572, An act to sensibly address firearm violence through effective reform—the SAFER...
Feb 2, 20241 min read


Mass. agriculture department unveils plan to preserve, expand state's farmland
Kinga Borondy Worcester Telegram & Gazette A document prepared by the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources found that...
Jan 15, 20241 min read


“Blue Envelope" Bill Supporting People with Autism Passed
Focusing on eliminating barriers that lead to life changing experiences for our community is always a priority and the “Blue Envelope”...
Jan 5, 20241 min read


Wheelchair Warranty Reform Passed
Yesterday I voted alongside my colleagues, with the leadership of Senator Cronin, to pass An Act expanding wheelchair warranty...
Jan 5, 20241 min read


Bills Passed in 2023
Bills passed in 2023. I will be fighting to preserve and increase this critical funding. The Frances Perkins Workplace Equity Act: The...
Jan 4, 20242 min read


State Sen. Robyn Kennedy reflects on her first year in office
BY AMANDA KEANE BOSTON PUBLISHED 3:03 PM ET DEC. 27, 2023 BOSTON - State Sen. Robyn Kennedy, D-Worcester, spent years working in state...
Dec 27, 20231 min read


Lawmakers Urge AG to Join Worcester Firefighters’ Lawsuit
WORCESTER – A majority of 24 state senators and 73 state representatives sent a letter to Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell...
Dec 19, 20231 min read


The Tax Bill Details
Today, I joined my colleagues in approving a tax relief package that will overwhelmingly support working families, young professionals,...
Sep 28, 20232 min read


Bringing the FY24 Budget Back to the District
Yesterday, the Legislature passed the Fiscal Year 24 Budget which will ensure that our commonwealth continues to build towards a more...
Aug 1, 20232 min read
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