Common Cause Massachusetts
Recent News About Common Cause Massachusetts
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Ruthzee Louijeune named People's Champion of Democracy by Common Cause MA
The Boston City Council President, Ruthzee Louijeune, has been recognized as the 2024 People’s Champion of Democracy by Common Cause Massachusetts.
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Municipal Empowerment Act faces scrutiny over potential barriers to meeting access
The Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government is set to hold a public hearing on sections of Governor Healey’s Municipal Empowerment Act, S.2571.
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Massachusetts coalition holds town halls discussing Voting ACCESS Act
The Massachusetts Election Modernization Coalition recently conducted a series of town hall meetings in Brockton, Lawrence, and Springfield to discuss voter experiences and the Voting ACCESS Act.
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Massachusetts makes prison phone calls free statewide
Governor Maura Healey has signed a bill making Massachusetts the fifth state to provide free prison phone calls statewide, and the first to include county jails in this provision.
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Analysis calls for same-day voter registration after 2022 ballot rejections
A recent analysis by the Election Modernization Coalition highlights the potential benefits of implementing same-day voter registration in Massachusetts.