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U.S. lawmakers press Activision, Epic, Valve and more on extremism By: Stephen Totilo A recent report from the Anti-Defamation League about the rise of extremism in online game communities has stirred a response from members of Congress. Driving the news: Seven Democratic members, including Reps. Lori Trahan of Massachusetts, Katie Porter of California and Sen. Ron Wyden… Read more »

‘What’s the deal?’ Trahan and others blast Musk for suspending journalists on Twitter By: Shannon Larson US Representative Lori Trahan put the spotlight on billionaire Elon Musk following a whirlwind night on Twitter that saw the accounts of several journalists suspended without explanation. The Massachusetts Democrat said her team met with members of the social media platform Thursday… Read more »

 State to get more federal money for sewer outfalls By: Christian M. Wade  BOSTON — Massachusetts could be getting a windfall of federal funding to fix aging outfalls that spew sewage into the Merrimack River and other waterways. A two-year reauthorization of the $38 billion Water Resources Development Act, which is tucked into a military spending bill approved by Congress… Read more »

Respect for Marriage Act awaits Joe Biden's signature, passes with support from local reps. By: Jacob Vitali The Respect for Marriage Act is awaiting President Joe Biden’s signature after passing in the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday. The bill, which codifies protections for same-sex and interracial marriage at the federal level, passed 258-169 in the House and 61-36 in the… Read more »

Lori Trahan elected to Democratic Steering and Policy Committee By: Jacob Vitali  U.S. Rep. Lori Trahan is entering her third term representing the 3rd Congressional District this January and the local lawmaker is doing so with an important seat at the table. On Tuesday, Trahan was elected by her congressional peers New England to serve as the region’s representative on the… Read more »

Congress seeks to limit PFAS exposure for firefighters By: Christian M. Wade BOSTON — Firefighters will get federal help limiting their exposure to toxic “forever” chemicals on the job under a proposal awaiting action by President Joe Biden. The legislation, if signed into law, would direct federal agencies to develop practices, training and educational programs to reduce, limit and… Read more »

45 State AGs Demand Action From SAMHSA on Virtual Addiction Treatment By: Chris Larson Forty-five state attorneys general have signed a letter asking the federal government to preserve COVID-era regulations for virtual addiction treatment. The letter, which was organized by the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG), was sent to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and… Read more »

Moulton, Trahan back new House leadership By: Christian M. Wade BOSTON — Members of the state’s congressional delegation are rallying behind a new generation of Democratic leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives as the chamber shifts back to Republican control following the midterm elections. Last week, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer announced… Read more »

25 nuevos autobuses escolares eléctricos para Lawrence By: El Mundo Boston Los nuevos autotubuses con modelos limpios y de cero emisiones reducirán la contaminación Modernidad en acción. El alcalde Brian de Peña anunció la adquisición de 25 nuevos autobuses escolares eléctricos para la ciudad de Lawrence que estarán disponibles para los estudiantes a partir del año 2024. … Read more »

Lori Trahan, other leaders demand public review of Met's Cambodian art By Melanie Gilbert LOWELL — The questionable acquisition of antiquities from countries and civilizations by Western museums has a long and ignoble history that is typically associated with previous eras or turn-of-the-century institutions. But as recently as the early 1970s through the 1990s, New York… Read more »