Posts tagged as “Ayanna Pressley”

ICYMI: MBTA Proposes Stopping Green Line E Service at Brigham Circle, Increasing 39 Bus Service

By David Ertischek on November 24, 2020

ICYMI: MBTA Proposes Stopping Green Line E Service at Brigham Circle, Increasing 39 Bus Service

Due to the pandemic the MBTA is experiencing a huge decrease in riders this year. That puts a huge dent into their budget, and thus they are proposing service cuts across the board.

Virtual Senate and Congressional Candidates Forum on August 12

Virtual Senate and Congressional Candidates Forum on August 12

By David Ertischek on August 11, 2020

Six Boston Democratic Ward Committees are sponsoring a virtual candidates forum for two Congressional Districts and U.S. Senate on August 12.

Boston Police Commissioner Defends Meeting with AG Barr

Boston Police Commissioner Defends Meeting with AG Barr

By David Ertischek on June 19, 2020

U.S. Attorney General William Barr was in Boston on Thursday and met with Boston Police Commissioner William Gross. That meeting sparked criticism from many elected officials, and led to Gross defending why he met with the controversial head of the Department of Justice.

Pressley Calls for Ending Qualified Immunity for Police Officers, State and Local Officials

Pressley Calls for Ending Qualified Immunity for Police Officers, State and Local Officials

By David Ertischek on June 16, 2020

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (D-7th) and Michigan Congressman Justin Amash recently introduced legislation to eliminate qualified immunity, which would allow people to sue police officers who violate their rights.

Elected Officials of Color Present 10-Point Plan to Combat Systemic Racism in Policing & Police Brutality

Elected Officials of Color Present 10-Point Plan to Combat Systemic Racism in Policing & Police Brutality

By David Ertischek on June 4, 2020

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, state Sen. Sonia Chang-Diaz, and state Rep. Nika Elugardo were among elected officials of color to speak at a press conference on Tuesday outside of the State House, and released a 10-point plan to combat systemic racism.

Pressley, Elugardo, Goldstein Talking About COVID-19 Path to Recovery on May 20

Pressley, Elugardo, Goldstein Talking About COVID-19 Path to Recovery on May 20

By David Ertischek on May 19, 2020

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, state Rep. Nika Elugardo, and Congressional candidate Robbie Goldstein, will talk about the state and federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic on Wednesday.

CDC Director Tells Ayanna Pressley Costs of COVID-19 Testing & Treatment Will Be Covered

CDC Director Tells Ayanna Pressley Costs of COVID-19 Testing & Treatment Will Be Covered

By David Ertischek on March 13, 2020

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley was able to get the Center for Disease Control Director to agree to cover the cost of Coronavirus treatment for the uninsured.

Elizabeth Warren, Bernie, Biden? Who Are JP’s Politicians Supporting?

By David Ertischek on March 2, 2020

Early voting for Massachusetts residents occurred last week and the presidential primary is March 3. Many elected officials have let it be known who they support. Let’s review who they’re supporting.

Congresswoman Pressley Leading Housing Equity Event in JP on Aug. 26

Congresswoman Pressley Leading Housing Equity Event in JP on Aug. 26

By David Ertischek on August 22, 2019

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley’s Equity Agenda Event Series will continue this Monday with a special discussion in Jamaica Plain.

Congresswoman Pressley Leading Green New Deal Town Hall April 20

By David Ertischek on April 17, 2019

The next Jamaica Plain Forum will feature Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley and Rev. Mariama White-Hammond leading a town hall discussion about the Green New Deal.

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