Liz Miranda

The Senate adopted seven amendments to strengthen the bill:

The Senate voted 37 to 3 to pass the PROTECT Act, which takes important steps to protect immigrant communities and to ban formal & informal collaboration between state/local law enforcement and ICE. TY to all the advocates, activists, & legislators who worked on this! #mapoli

NEW: Senate redraft of House-approved PROTECT Act restricts civil arrests, including federal civil immigration arrests, in child care facilities, public schools, certain health care providers and state courts, per summary. #mapoli

The House passed bipartisan legislation to extend the protected immigration status of Haitian nationals for three additional years, following more than a year of advocacy by Representative Ayanna Pressley. trib.al/wZxYcGJ

Join the Boston Tax Help Coalition for a free, virtual workshop for gig workers, freelancers, and small business owners on January 14. Learn about available @CityOfBoston resources and see if you qualify for free tax preparation services. Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

There will be a virtual public meeting tonight from 6-8 PM to discuss the proposed Bartlett Place Lot C project in #Roxbury. Register and learn more: bostonplans.org/news-calendar/…

“Fear does not make our communities safer, but trust does.” — @LizForBoston explains how ICE activity is making people afraid to speak out about workplace abuses and domestic violence or to seek basic services. #mapoli

Great to be in attendance for the grand opening of the Greater Boston Collaborative Food Access Hub! Operated by @YMCA_Boston, the facility will play a critical role in combating the ongoing food security crisis in Boston and throughout the Commonwealth going forward. #SNAP

On 9/17, at 6:30PM, #MassDOT will hold a in-person design public hearing for the Canterbury Street Bridge Rehabilitation 25% Design Public Hearing project. Location: Brooke Charter School Gymnasium, 190 Cummins Highway, Boston ℹ️ mass.gov/event/canterbu…

The Mass. Senate voted to cede lawmakers' approval power over new liquor licenses to local officials. House Dems are less enthused. "[My constituents] deserve a voice in that process, and I have no intention of giving up their voice," said @staterepmike bostonglobe.com/2025/05/22/met…

NEW: Local officials — not state lawmakers — would be empowered to determine the number of liquor licenses distributed in their city or town under a measure the Mass. Senate passed Thursday, advancing what would be a regulatory sea change bostonglobe.com/2025/05/22/met… @BostonGlobe

NEW: With still two months left in the fiscal year, Massachusetts' so-called millionaires tax has generated a whopping $2.6 billion in revenue, already surpassing what the state collected from the surtax all of last year. bostonglobe.com/2025/05/21/met… via @BostonGlobe

TY to the senators who have signed on to Amendment #847 so far! @AdamGomezMA @LizForBoston Sen. Paul Mark @SenJasonLewis @JamieEldridgeMA @SenJohnFKeenan @LydiaMEdwards @Payano @RepDylan @SenPatJehlen @BeccaRauschMA #mapoli actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-yo…

Our first Election Laws Cmte meeting was last week. Lively discussion on bills to restore voting rights to incarcerated individuals actively trying to reintigrate into society. Thanks to all who joined us remotely & in person to share their stories & perspectives. #MAPoli

The BTU stands in solidarity with the non-tenure track professors @WOAWUAW at Wellseley College who are fighting for their first FAIR contract. BTU Staff members joined @UAW President @ShawnFainUAW & AFA-CWA President @FlyingWithSara on the picket line this afternoon!

@AntiWuCoalition @MassGovernor Are you just making things up now? HomeBASE has existed for over a decade for Massachusetts’ homeless women, children & families. It has nothing to do with “felons” or “migrants.” This amendment was supported by Democrats and Republicans.

Next month, our Executive Director Jarred Johnson will step aside to pursue a new career opportunity. While we are sad to see him go, we are grateful for his leadership over the past 6 years & are excited for him as he embarks on a new phase in his career.

Thousands of educators across Boston held informational pickets this morning as we continue to fight for a fair contract w/ @BostonSchools that centers students and empowers educators to provide the services they deserve. More coverage to come! youtube.com/watch?v=6s69aD…

Last month, PLS celebrated its annual event, which was generously hosted by @goodwinlaw. We honored the many years of service of long-standing Board Members, Patricia Garin and James Rollins, and heard remarks from @LizForBoston. Thank you to everyone who makes our work possible!

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