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Posted on January 13, 2025

01/11/2024 Saturday Scoop: New Year, New Legislature (Part 2)

Happy Saturday, So much for my grand plan to split this Scoop in half! Even more happened this week!  It’s weeks like this when I remember I….

Posted on January 06, 2025

01/04/2024 Saturday Scoop: New Year, New Legislature (Part 1)

Happy New Year!  I hope that you had a relaxed and rejuvenating holiday week(s). There’s nothing like this time of year: the day feels about….

Posted on December 23, 2024

12/21/2024 Saturday Scoop: How public records law could've prevented Steward disaster

Happy Saturday, With the end of the 193rd session looming and the 194th session coming in hard right behind, all eyes are on the raucous….

Posted on December 20, 2024

Act on Mass’s Requests for Trump’s First 100 Days

Act on Mass’s Requests for Trump’s First 100 Days With Donald Trump's recent reelection, local action to protect progressive values and the….

Posted on December 16, 2024

12/14/2024 Saturday Scoop: Progressives call for action from state leaders ahead of Jan 20

Good morning,  Despite the limited amount of daylight these days, I’m still basking in the glow of our Transparency Bash this past Sunday! T….

Posted on November 27, 2024

11/23/2024 Saturday Scoop: Processing econ dev & the disappearance of the standalone bill in MA

Happy Saturday, Unlike the last few Saturdays in November (has it been 2.5 weeks already?) I’m feeling energized! Fired up! Determined!  Why….

Posted on November 18, 2024

11/16/2024 Saturday Scoop: Defend Question 1! And other outtakes from lame-duck session

It’s been a busy week, friend, The House met in a rare late-November formal session Thursday to pass some final outstanding priorities….

Posted on November 04, 2024

11/2/2024 Saturday Scoop: Audit the legislature is on your Tuesday ballot

Happy Saturday, And happy Get Out The Vote (GOTV)! While I’ll certainly be biting my fingernails over the presidential race, I’m also….

Posted on October 29, 2024

10/26/2024 Saturday Scoop: Debate, dissent, and public lawmaking - outgoing reps reflect on the good ol' days

Good afternoon, For those following along on the State House’s informal sessions: we might just have a climate bill!  After three extra….

Posted on October 14, 2024

10/12/2024 Saturday Scoop: Popular gun legislation faces repeal effort

Happy Saturday,  As you all know, I (Scotia) am new here at Act on Mass! Lately, when people ask me what I do for work, I get the pleasure….

Posted on October 03, 2024

9/27/2024 Saturday Scoop: The voters are watching!

Good morning, It’s a good week to be an advocate for reform at the Massachusetts legislature! Following this historically chaotic….

Posted on October 03, 2024

9/21/2024 Saturday Scoop: Informal Sessions Update

Happy Saturday friends, Ahh, mid-September in Massachusetts. The leaves are falling, the Pats are losing, and our lovely state legislators….