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State House News - Page 2

Sen. Barrett, Rep. Gordon Join Colleagues in Efforts to Support Bedford Residents and Businesses During Covid-19 Emergency

by The Bedford Citizen
March 23, 2020
5 mins read

Senator Mike Barrett (D-Lexington) Rep. Ken Gordon (D-Bedford) and their colleagues in state government implemented new and far-reaching provisions to protect public…

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Rep. Gordon Joins Senator Barrett in Efforts To Protect Bedford Residents From Effects of COVID-19 Virus

by The Bedford Citizen
March 20, 2020
7 mins read

State Representative Ken Gordon (D-Bedford) wrapped up the business week with a flurry of activity, joining his colleagues in their efforts to…

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Sustainable Middlesex holds a Carbon Countdown

by The Bedford Citizen
March 17, 2020
2 mins read

Two weeks ago (way back when groups were still meeting in person), Sustainable Middlesex hosted a “Carbon Countdown” in Winchester.  Sustainable Middlesex…

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Letter to the Editor: Honoring the Rights of Indigenous Nations and People

by The Bedford Citizen
January 31, 2020
4 mins read

This letter, based on a statement authored by the United American Indians of New England, is used with their permission. The message…

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Massachusetts Senate Unveils Next Generation Climate Policy

by The Bedford Citizen
January 24, 2020
6 mins read

Against a backdrop of devastation that rages from the Amazon to Australia to California, the Massachusetts State Senate has proposed major new…

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Bedford Recognized for its Community Choice Aggregation Program

by The Bedford Citizen
December 5, 2019
1 min read

On November 19, the Town of Bedford was awarded an Energy Leadership Award by the Green Energy Consumers Alliance (formerly known as…

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An Obituary: Senator Susan Cooley Fargo

by The Bedford Citizen
November 18, 2019
1 min read

Senator Susan Cooley Fargo passed away on November 15, 2019. Senator Fargo, a resident of Lincoln, represented Bedford as part of the…

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Presidential Tax Return Bill to Get Public Hearing in Massachusetts Legislature Tomorrow, November 6

by The Bedford Citizen
November 5, 2019
1 min read

The Joint Committee on Election Reforms will hold a hearing on legislation offered by State Senator Mike Barrett: S.383, An Act restoring…

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Rep. Gordon, House Pass Historic Education Funding Legislation

by The Bedford Citizen
October 24, 2019
3 mins read

Representative Ken Gordon (D-Bedford) joined his colleagues in the House of Representatives to pass historic legislation, which invests $1.5 billion in the…

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State Representative Ken Gordon’s office hours

by Bob Dorer
October 21, 2019
1 min read

Join Representative Gordon during his upcoming office hours! The representative will be available to answer questions as well as listen to concerns…

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Bill to Increase Transparency for Local Colleges and Universities Includes Provisions Filed by Rep. Gordon

by The Bedford Citizen
October 9, 2019
5 mins read

The Massachusetts House of Representatives, relying in part on a bill filed by Representative Ken Gordon (D-Bedford), addressed the recent closures of…

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State Representative Ken Gordon’s office hours

by Bob Dorer
October 5, 2019
1 min read

Join Representative Gordon during his upcoming office hours for coffee and conversation. The representative will be available to answer questions as well…

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OpEd: Climate Change is Undeniable

by The Bedford Citizen
September 30, 2019
3 mins read

Climate change is undeniable.  All but the most partisan scientists agree that our reliance on fossil fuels is the principal contributor to…

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Local Legislators Praise Recently Overhauled Education Bill

by The Bedford Citizen
September 24, 2019
3 mins read

State Representative Ken Gordon (D-Bedford) joined Senators Cindy Friedman (D-Arlington) and Mike Barrett (D-Lexington) in lauding the efforts of House and Senate…

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Through (Beacon) Hill and Back

by The Bedford Citizen
September 5, 2019
7 mins read

Throughout my life, I have benefitted from the excellent education I have received through some tremendous teachers. Whether it was when to…

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“Be not afraid to entertain strangers” ~ Congressman Seth Moulton at Town Hall on Immigration

by The Bedford Citizen
September 5, 2019
6 mins read

“Be not afraid to entertain strangers for thereby some have entertained angels unawares….” was the biblical exhortation chosen by Congressman Seth Moulton…

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Mass House Unanimously Passes $1.3 Billion for Community Climate Resiliency Projects

by The Bedford Citizen
August 1, 2019
3 mins read

Submitted on behalf of State Rep Ken Gordon (D-Bedford)

Significant investments would come to Bedford and Burlington through advancements in the microgrid, electric…

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Rep. Gordon and Sen. Barrett Join Legislature To Pass Balanced Budget; Secure Funding For Bedford Students Living On Hanscom Air Force Base

by The Bedford Citizen
July 24, 2019
7 mins read

Submitted on behalf of Representative Ken Gordon (D-Bedford) and Senator Michael Barrett (D-Lexington)

Representative Ken Gordon (D-Bedford) and Senator Michael Barrett (D-Lexington) joined…

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Rep. Ken Gordon Advocates to Protect Science Curriculum

by The Bedford Citizen
July 12, 2019
4 mins read

Submitted on behalf of Rep. Ken Gordon (D) Bedford

In an era when otherwise trusted science has been repeatedly questioned at the national…

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Advocating for Affordable Access to Early Childhood Education

by The Bedford Citizen
July 3, 2019
5 mins read

Submitted on behalf of Rep. Ken Gordon and Sen. Cindy F. Friedman

Representative Ken Gordon (D-Bedford) and Senator Cindy F. Friedman (D-Arlington) are…

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Joy Richard Hosford Joins Representative Ken Gordon’s State House Staff

by The Bedford Citizen
June 11, 2019
2 mins read

Special to The Bedford Citizen

Former Gatehouse Media reporter and editor Joy (Richard) Hosford has joined the staff of State Representative Ken Gordon…

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Massachusetts House Passes Balanced FY20 Budget including Amendments Filed by Rep Ken Gordon

by The Bedford Citizen
April 27, 2019
4 mins read

Submitted by the Office of State Representative Ken Gordon

Representative Ken Gordon (D-Bedford) joined his colleagues in the House of Representatives to pass its…

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Local Legislators Announce New State House Assignments

by The Bedford Citizen
February 21, 2019
2 mins read

Compiled by The Bedford Citizen

The Speaker of the Massachusetts House and the President of the Senate have tapped Bedford's legislators for key…

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Bedford Receives Downtown Revitalization Award

by The Bedford Citizen
February 11, 2019
2 mins read

Submitted by Massachusetts's Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development

Bedford is one of 20 Massachusetts communities -Athol, Auburn, Bedford, Billerica, Dracut,…

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Rep. Ken Gordon Invites State House Internship Applications by Local College Students for Summer, 2019

by The Bedford Citizen
January 28, 2019
2 mins read

Special to The Bedford Citizen

Representative Ken Gordon is accepting applications for college level internships in his office during Summer 2019. Internships at…

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