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2010 ANNUAL ESSAY CONTEST POSTPONED

In the interest of being fiscally prudent in this lean economic time, the board of directors of LWVMA made the difficult decision to postpone the contest and awards event held in the spring for the past 10 years.  

 

This delay will allow the Citizen Education Committee to review the contest and awards event to ensure that LWVMA can present a meaningful event that encompasses LWV values, goals and objectives.

 

To learn more or to serve on the review committee, contact LWVMA Executive Director Shawna Reid at 617-523-2999 or sreid@lwvma.org, or President Zaxaro Bennett at zbennett@lwvma.org. 

 

"VICTORY ON BEHALF OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING",   states Clarice Gordon, LWVMA Housing Specialist

S. 2190, "An Act Preserving Publicly Assisted Affordable Housing", gives public entities or affordable housing organizations first rights to buy "expiring use" properties that would lose affordability restrictions. 

 

The bill was passed in mid-November by the legislature and signed into law by Governor Patrick. 

 

This is a real victory on behalf of affordable housing!  At a time when the need for subsidized housing is growing, this law is a critical part of keeping the affordable housing stock and protecting individuals and families who need subsidies to be able to live in decent housing.

 

LWVMA ATTENDS STATE HOUSE HEARING IN OPPOSITION TO CASINO GAMBLING 

 

A move by  the Massachusetts Legislature to change laws to allow for casino gambling in the Commonwealth.

 

Read the Testimony HERE

 

 

LWVMA TESTIFIES AT STATE HOUSE HEARING IN SUPPORT OF H. 3515 and S. 1480

 

An Act to Improve the Recycling Rates in the Commonwealth

Read the LWVMA Bottle Bill Testimony HERE

 

LWVMA TESTIFIES AT STATE HOUSE HEARING IN SUPPORT OF H. 2127 - HEALTH CARE TRUST

 

An Act to Establish the Massachusetts Health Care Trust

Read the Health Care Testimony HERE

 

 

THE PUBLIC OPTION IS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF REAL HEALTH CARE REFORM FOR ALL U.S. RESIDENTS

Our nation needs this Public Option as a safety  net.

It should provide quality and affordable healthcare coverage to all U.S. residents regardless of pre-existing conditions, employment status and ability to pay. 

Ask your  SENATORS and REPRESENTATIVES  to Support and VOTE for the Public Option today!

 

LWVMA SUPPORTS INSTANT RUNOFF VOTING

                         
                     
















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