Ellen Fleming
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Boston, MA, United States
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Senator Fattman looks to focus on childcare costs for western Massachusetts families
22News State House Reporter Ellen Fleming breaks down Senator Ryan Fattman’s legislative priorities. → Read More
State legislature facing first audit in the last 100 years
Auditor Diana Dizoglio is in her first term as State Auditor, and she is working to live up to her promises she made on the campaign trail, announcing an audit of the state legislature, the first of its kind in a century. → Read More
Massachusetts House approved more than $280 million into emergency shelters, school meals and food aid programs
The Massachusetts House approved a spending and borrowing bill that would help pay for programs running out of funding. → Read More
Senator Mark focused on getting funding for western Massachusetts
After 12 years in the House of Representatives, Paul Mark moved over to the Senate. He’s adjusting to his new role and he’s ready to take on the challenges facing western Massachusetts. → Read More
Governor Healey releases budget proposal for next fiscal year
Governor Maura Healey is describing her newly release budget proposal as a “down payment” on the goal of making Massachusetts a more affordable place to live. → Read More
Massachusetts group advocates for changes to dental hygienists’ roles
A program held by the Massachusetts Dental Hygienists’ Association advocating for specific state bills such as dental therapist roles, increased access to public health dental hygienists, and ability of qualified hygienists to administer dermal fillers. → Read More
Should Governor Healey cut estate and capital gains taxes for Massachusetts residents?
The plan itself totals $859 million in tax relief and would offer breaks to many Massachusetts residents. However, the administration has been receiving some backlash. → Read More
Gov. Healey creates advisory council on Black Empowerment
Monday was the first meeting of the Governor’s Advisory Council on Black Empowerment. → Read More
Senator Gobi looks to bring food security for western Massachusetts
22News spoke with Senator Anne Gobi about what brought her into public service and her top legislative priorities. → Read More
Secretary of State Bill Galvin is serving as acting governor of Massachusetts
Governor Healey and Lt Gov Driscoll are both traveling out of state this week, making Secretary of State Bill Galvin the acting Governor. → Read More
Iwo Jima remembrance held at Boston State House
22News State House reporter Ellen Fleming was at a remembrance event where veterans and lawmakers gathered to memorialize those who made the ultimate sacrifice and celebrate those who are still with us. → Read More
Training EMTS stalls implementing Nero’s Law
Nero’s bill became law last February but there have been delays in implementation. → Read More
Governor Healey names Massachusetts State Police Interim Colonel
Lieutenant Colonel John E. Mawn, Jr. of the Massachusetts State Police will be serving as the interim colonel of the department until Healey names a permanent replacement. → Read More
Bill filed to prohibit using Native American mascots in Massachusetts schools
A bill has been filed for a 4th time in the Massachusetts Senate to prohibit using Native American mascots by public schools. → Read More
Senator Comerford looks to address utility rates, PILOTs program
Senator Jo Comerford represents 25 cities and towns within Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester county. She has filed 65 bills this session and she said every bill has a story that can be traced back to western Massachusetts. → Read More
Two Massachusetts bills discussed in medical aid in dying
In 2012, Massachusetts voters shot down medical aid in dying on their ballots, but only by a small margin. Now, lawmakers on Beacon Hill are trying to revive the debate. → Read More
Head Start advocacy seeking $1M budget increase
Educators, lawmakers, parents, and advocates gathered Tuesday to ask for an increase in funding to the Head Start budget item. → Read More
Black Women’s Health & Wellness Legislative advocacy day in Boston
The State House was full of advocates and allies speaking on the need for equity in our healthcare system. → Read More
Senator Velis looks to bring tax relief for western Massachusetts
22News spoke with Senator John Velis about what brought him into public service and his top legislative priorities. → Read More
Bill would expand language services across Massachusetts
Navigating state agencies is not always an easy thing, and it can be more difficult if English is not your first language. A new bill on Beacon Hill is taking on language barriers in public facing state agencies. → Read More