S.1958/H2836 is a large, comprehensive bill that tackles the climate crisis with big, structural changes across all sectors of the state economy. At our November 2nd meeting Senator Jo Comerford explained why […]
Action 12: two bills protect children & families at U.S. borders
Two bills to mitigate harm to children at U.S. borders H.R. 3451, Humane Enforcement and Legal Protections (HELP) for Separated Children Act H.R. 3452, Help Separated Families Act LWVUS was […]
Action 11: 2 bills: Incentives for purchasing electric vehicles
Driving America Forward Act, H.R. 2256 Clean School Bus Act of 2019, S. 1750 An essential goal in America’s plan to severely cut carbon emissions must include rapidly replacing all […]
Action 10
Eliminate biomass from future energy production in Massachusetts Please join our campaign to eliminate biomass from future energy production in Massachusetts, which is part of our collaboration with the Amherst LWV, […]
ACTION 9: Energy Storage Tax Incentive & Deployment Act of 2019
HR 2096 and S1142 allow tax credits for (1) energy storage technologies, and (2) battery storage technology. The development of energy storage systems across the country is a crucial piece in integrating clean energy into the grid at a […]
Action 8: MA Carbon Pricing
An Act to Promote Green Infrastructure and Reduce Carbon Emissions H2810 and S2018 are carbon pricing bills for MA that have generated more than 100 cosponsors. Representative Benson’s description of her […]
Action 7: DOE: Do Not roll back energy conservation standards for light bulbs
Department of Energy plans to roll back energy efficiency standards for light bulbs. Comment period ends May 3, 2019 About half of all light bulbs, the pear-shaped ones, already meet […]
100th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage – African American Suffragists
LETTER TO TEACHERS As we look forward to celebrating the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in the United States in 2020, we are writing to suggest an opportunity for you […]
Action 6: Eduction Promise Act
An Act providing rightful opportunities and meaningful investment for successful and equitable education: S.238/H.586 LWVMA presented the following testimony in support of S.238/H.586, 3.22.19 Testimony submitted to the Joint Committee […]
ACTION 5: Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019
Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019 “Restoring the Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019, H.R.4, S 561, will strengthen democracy by ensuring that race is not a factor in determining […]