Mass. Reps. Pressley, Trahan, Clark condemn House approval of GOP’s ‘born alive’ abortion bill
Three Democratic lawmakers from Massachusetts have condemned a Republican-authored abortion bill that critics say is redundant and attempts to punish doctors who perform the procedure.
The comments by U.S. Reps. Ayanna Pressley, D-7th District, Katherine Clark, D-5th District, and Lori Trahan,… Read more »
Op-Ed: New privacy bill would stop shady companies from selling Americans’ private data
Today, as Americans’ personal data has become increasingly commodified, the need for robust federal data privacy protections has never been more urgent. However, despite broad bipartisan agreement from elected officials in Washington D.C. that something has to be done to shore up consumers’… Read more »
Trahan Issues End of Term Report
Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) issued her 2023-2024 End of Term Report to residents of Massachusetts’ Third Congressional District this morning.
The report details the work she has done during the 118th Congress to respond to constituent requests, advance legislation, and secure key investments in the communities she represents.
“My guiding principle… Read more »
U.S. Rep. Trahan wins reelection to leadership post
BOSTON — Congresswoman Lori Trahan has won another term leading a key House committee, as Democrats position themselves to steer the minority caucus through complete Republican control of Washington next year.
Trahan, a Westford Democrat, was reelected Tuesday to her post as co-chair of the House’s Democratic Policy and… Read more »
Trahan Applauds Fed Increase in Household Energy Assistance Funds by $1 Million This Season
Those who rely on Haverhill-based Community Action to help pay for their winter heating bills may find relief knowing the agency is sharing in extra $1 million more statewide for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
Congresswoman Lori Trahan said recently the state received $144,809,942… Read more »
Trahan, Moulton urge immediate release of home-heating assistance
BOSTON — U.S. Rep. Lori Trahan led a request from members of Congress this week calling on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to help families facing high home heating costs this winter by making all aid authorized in a September law available immediately.
The federal government generally announces the… Read more »
LCHC cuts ribbon on health care expansion
LOWELL — The new, in-house pharmacy at Lowell Community Health Center has been officially open for a month, and in that time, more than 2,000 patients have filled 6,000 prescriptions.
Meeting the needs of the community — onsite, in real time and with compassion — is the mission of the federally qualified health center, said CEO Susan Levine. In… Read more »
Massachusetts gets $145M for fuel assistance
BOSTON — The state is getting more fuel assistance from the federal government to help low-income residents heat their homes this winter, when rising energy costs are expected to put the squeeze on many households.
On Friday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced it will provide $3.7 billion in assistance for home… Read more »
Millions In Federal Grants To Fund Schools And Public Transit In Lowell
LOWELL, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — Federal, state, and local leaders gathered at Lowell High School on Wednesday to celebrate two federal grants that will help make the schools cooler and roads greener.
The first grant is a $15 million aid to fix air conditioning and heating in classrooms.
“We’re now… Read more »
Concord's Historic Wright Tavern Wins Grant Ahead Of Revolution Anniversary
CONCORD, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — Concord's historic Wright Tavern is getting a new look just in time to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War.
The building won a $500,000 grant to help fund repairs to turn the building back into the tavern and meeting place it once was. They'll first… Read more »
