Recent News

Santa Maria Holy Ghost Society honored on 50th Anniversary

The celebration of the Holy Ghost Society in Hudson on the occasion of their 50 anniversary was remarkable. A procession from St Michaels to the Hudson Portuguese Club was filled...

MA House passes law to shield personal cellphone data collection

The Massachusetts House of Representatives unanimously passed H.357, An Act protecting reproductive health access, gender affirming care, religious liberty, and freedom of movement by banning the sale of cell phone...

MA House passes economic development bill and Rep. Hogan’s bill to prevent sexual assault by health professionals

The Massachusetts House of Representatives took up the Governor’s economic development bill and deliberated on over 600 amendments, including an amendment by Rep. Hogan to study transportation in the 495/Metrowest...

MA House passes home equity legislation

The Massachusetts House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation to ban municipalities and private companies from taking the entire equity of a home in the event of a tax lien foreclosure....

Rep. Hogan hosts PFAS briefing at State House

State House legislators, staff, and members of the public heard compelling testimony from a broad coalition of speakers about the impacts of PFAS contamination. Rep. Hogan was honored to sponsor...

Legislature addresses maternal health

The Commonwealth’s commitment to accessible, affordable, quality health care for all residents is strong. In that motivating principle, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed H4773, An Act promoting access to...

Maynard’s Ellen Duggan Named Commonwealth Heroine

Each year, Rep. Hogan has the honor of nominating incredible women in my district for their contributions to community and the Commonwealth and is pleased to honor Maynard’s Ellen Duggan...

Portuguese Heritage Day celebrated at the State House

The Massachusetts Portuguese-American Legislative Caucus held their 40th Heritage Day of Portugal in the House Chamber. This statewide celebration of culture also recognized individuals in Portuguese-speaking communities who help to...

MA House passes opioid bill; Legislature send revenge porn bill to governor and sets sales tax holiday

In its June 14 formal session, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed a wide-ranging opioid bill that covers the licensure of recovery coaches, makes opioid overdose reversal drugs more accessible,...

MA House passes parentage act

The Massachusetts House of Representatives passed the Parentage Act, a bill that modernizes how state law defines parentage to reflect modern-day families, including those with children born to LGBTQ+ families,...

Maynard celebrates Pride

Pride came to Maynard and provided the LGBT+ Community a 3-day weekend of events that celebrated who we are and gladly included our friends and allies. Deeply grateful to Lisa...

Hudson honors fire fighters

Rep. Hogan was pleased to attend the Hudson Firefighter Relief Association’s Memorial Sunday Ceremony, which is held annually on the second Sunday in June, to honor members of the Hudson...