Massachusetts #5thMiddlesex State Senator: #Malden, #Melrose, #Reading, #Stoneham, #Wakefield, and parts of #Winchester Visit SenatorJasonLewis.com!

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After almost 12 years of proudly representing the Fifth Middlesex District, I have made the difficult decision not to run for re-election to the state Senate this year. Please read the slides in this this tweet thread for my full statement. (1/2)
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Drop in for Virtual Office Hours on Monday to discuss local or legislative issues. Visit my website to join: senatorjasonlewis.com/contac…
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Strong primary care access and services improve long-term health outcomes and make healthcare more affordable for families and individuals. (1/4)
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The legislation includes a bill I filed to re-establish a Medicaid graduate medical education program used in other states that uses matching federal funds to support specific residencies in Massachusetts that can help fill primacy care gaps and vacancies. (3/4)
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I was honored to be recognized by the Board & Dept. of Early Education & Care this afternoon for my role in increasing access to high-quality and affordable early education and care for families during my many years as the Senate Chair of the Education Committee. (1/2)
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Thank you for the excellent glass apple paperweight! (2/2)
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On Thursday, the Massachusetts Senate will debate and vote on legislation to enhance child welfare protections to safeguard the wellbeing of vulnerable children in state and foster care. (1/2)
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The bill establishes a Foster Child Bill of Rights to ensure children in foster care receive appropriate attention and rights related to their safety, healthcare, education, ability to maintain connections, & more. Read our fact sheet to learn more: malegislature.gov/PressRoom/… (2/2)
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Got any questions or feedback for your state senator?? Join me on Monday, June 15 for Virtual Office Hours on Zoom! Visit my website to join: senatorjasonlewis.com/contac…
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This week, we raised the Pride Flag outside at the State House! I am proud to live in Massachusetts, where we always stand strong against hatred, and we love, affirm, and protect our LGBTQ community, especially the most vulnerable like our transgender youth.
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Nothing better to put you in a good moooood than visiting some fuzzy friends on the Common! No one there was having a baa-aa-aa-ad time. (1/2)
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Thank you to the Massachusetts Farm Bureau Federation for hosting “Livestock on the Common” Day to provide an opportunity for legislators and staff to meet some cute animals and learn more about farming in Massachusetts. (2/2)
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Happy Pride Month!! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈
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I hope to see you for Office Hours in Malden, Melrose, and Wakefield on Monday!
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What’s in the Senate’s FY27 state budget proposal? ✅ $7.7 billion for K-12 public education ✅ $1.4 billion for unrestricted state funding to support cities & towns ✅ $1.9 billion for early education & childcare ✅ $1.9 billion for public safety & security ✅ No new taxes/fees
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I’m committed to protecting pets from bad actors, like abusive puppy mills that prioritize maximizing profits over animal health and well-being! That’s why the Mass. Senate passed the PETS Act earlier this year to promote ethical pet sales and combat animal cruelty. (1/3)
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The bill also stops unnecessary chemical testing that hurts innocent animals, expands a humane treatment law to cover all household pets, & establishes penalties to stores who violate new restrictions with all fines going into the Homeless Animal Prevention and Care Fund. (2/3)
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