Firefighters across Massachusetts are often times faced with a unique set of circumstances when combatting man-made or natural fires. To continue to fighting fires, our local fire departments need valuable grant dollars to ensure their safety and that of our communities.

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery march campaign led by Dr. King to stop unjust voter suppression. His legacy reminds us that progress is built not through violence or hatred, but through peaceful resistance and an unyielding belief in human dignity.

I'm happy to announce $161,000 in grant funding secured for the #Chicopee & #Springfield school districts to create a school climate and culture that embodies an equitable, culturally-sustaining, and inclusive whole-school learning environment for all students. #mapoli

Co-sponsoring this bill was a no-brainer as it reaffirms the legislature's responsibility to curb animal abuse across Massachusetts. I am grateful to the dedicated advocates and my colleagues in the House who played an equal role in this victory.

Feliz día de reyes or Happy Three Kings Day! 🎊. This holiday commemorates the visit that the Three Wise Men paid to Jesus after his birth. Whether you celebrate or not, please consider joining the Springfield community this evening at the Hispanic-American Library.

I enter my 3rd term as State Senator for the Hampden district confident the 194th General Court will ensure Massachusetts continues the people's work. This morning I was honored to take the oath of office & once again entrust Senator Spilka as the leader of our legislative body.

Today marks the first day of the New Year and the opening day of the 194th General Court. Please consider joining me virtually for the first legislative session of 2025 at Sessions/Detail/5068.

Happy New Year 2025! 🎉. In the words of American writer Hal Borland, “Year's end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on, with all the wisdom that experience can instill in us.”

President Jimmy Carter's one-term presidency and post-presidential service harkens back to a time of the archetypal American statesmen. My thoughts and prayers are with President Carter's family, friends, and loved ones.

May the Christmas spirit illuminate your heart and home. A very Merry Christmas to all who celebrate. 🎄

Whatever the reason may be, youth violence affects our communities and homes all the same. This grant program works within our state's collaborative network to tackle gang-related violence. For more information on this announcement, please visit

The legislature stands united in confronting this statewide epidemic head-on. By reforming aspects of health plans, our body has created a pathway for families to effectively combat this dire public health crisis. For more information, please visit

I am pleased to announced $30k in funding has been secured for #Chicopee public schools as part of the FY25 McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Grant. This federal competitive grant program provides funding for programs that ensure students who are homeless enroll & attend school.

rom my family to yours, have a blessed and #HappyThanksgiving 🦃. I am incredibly grateful to serve the residents of the Hampden district. Regardless of how you choose to celebrate Thanksgiving, I hope you take the time to appreciate the things we sometimes take for granted.

As the longest serving Black woman representative in Massachusetts, Rep. Fox impacted my trajectory as a legislator. We find ourselves fortunate enough to reap the fruits of the seeds sown by Rep. Fox's legacy as a "poverty warrior" in Roxbury. Rest in peace, Gloria Fox.

#HappyVeteransDay to all military veterans who have served in the United States Armed Forces. The values of liberty, justice, and democracy, continue to be ensured across our nation through the sacrifice of millions of courageous men and women who have served.

RT @NHCSL: Congratulations to our Immediate Past President @NelliePou for making history by becoming the 1st Latina to represent NJ in Cong….

Dear Hampden district, . As polls come to a close, I’m grateful for your vote of confidence to remain your State Senator. Entering my third term, I look forward to joining the community and delegation partners in forging a path forward for an even stronger Hampden district.

¡Yo Soy Boricua, Pa' Que Tu Sepas!. Happy Puerto Rican Heritage Month to my fellow Boricuas. Every November, this yearly celebration recognizes the contributions the Puerto Rican diaspora has made to the political, economic & scientific future of Springfield & the United States.

. Glad to see more funding coming towards Hampden county to further strengthen our food systems! #FoodSystems #HampdenEats