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Leaders at all Levels Welcome Lawrence General Hospital’s Acquisition of Holy Family Hospital

(This is an excerpt from a WHAV story authored by WHAV reporter Tim Coco.) Reaction to Friday’s news confirming that Lawrence General...

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Aug 19, 20241 min read

Haverhill Legislators: State Budget Targets $1 Million for Projects Such as Historic NE, New YMCA

(This is an excerpt from a WHAV story authored by WHAV reporter Tim Coco.) Haverhill’s legislative delegation say they teamed up to bring...

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Jul 30, 20241 min read

Rep. Vargas Spearheads Public Service Video, Urging Families to Take Swimming Lessons

(This is an excerpt from a WHAV story authored by WHAV News Staff.) In light of recent Haverhill drowning incidents, state Rep. Andy X....

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Jul 24, 20241 min read

WHAV article on Vargas' Narcan Bill Inclusion in House Opioid Legislation

(This is an excerpt from a WHAV story authored by WHAV News Staff.) The Massachusetts House of Representatives last week passed an opioid...

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Jun 20, 20241 min read

MA House Passes Housing Bill with Vargas Priorities on ADUs and Housing Production

$6.5 billion bond bill is the largest housing investment in state history FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Media Contact: Sasha Severino...

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Jun 5, 20246 min read

Rep. Vargas Seeks Expansion of State Earned Income Tax Credit for Those Not Currently Eligible

(This is an excerpt from a WHAV story authored by State House News Service.) Immigrant advocates, including Haverhill Rep. Andy X....

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Mar 18, 20241 min read

State Housing Secretary Augustus Gets First-Hand Look at Haverhill’s Housing Crisis at Vargas Roundtable

(This is an excerpt from a WHAV story authored by WHAV reporter Tim Coco.) Haverhill’s—and the state’s—housing crisis came clearer into...

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Feb 7, 20241 min read

Rep. Vargas Testifies in Support of his Bill to Ensure Labor Protections for Gig Workers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Media Contact:   Mallory Strain 978-228-1233 | mallory.strain@mahouse.gov    November 6th, 2023– BOSTON –...

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Dec 15, 20232 min read

It’s time to protect gig workers and consumers

By Representative Andy Vargas and Senator Lydia Edwards OUR COMMONWEALTH IS a national leader in innovative technologies as well as...

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Nov 15, 20231 min read

U.S. Rep. McGovern Praises State Legislature’s Passage of Universal Free School Meals

Massachusetts Congressman James P. McGovern is among those praising the legislature’s recent approval of universal free school meals for...

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Aug 10, 20231 min read

Lawmakers make free school meals permanent

By Christian M. Wade | Statehouse Reporter BOSTON — Massachusetts is poised to join a handful states that make meals free for public...

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Aug 10, 20231 min read

Mass Legislature Passes FY’24 Budget with Haverhill Priorities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Media Contact:   Mallory Strain 978-228-1233 | mallory.strain@mahouse.gov July 31st, 2023 – BOSTON – The...

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Jul 31, 20233 min read

Advocates, Legislators Line Up to Back YIMBY Bill

By James Sanna | Banker & Tradesman Staff | Jul 27, 2023 The state legislature’s Joint Committee on Housing heard a parade of testimony...

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Jul 28, 20232 min read

State House Narcan Training Hosted by Rep. Vargas and Colleagues draws 150+ Attendees

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Mallory Strain 978-228-1233 | mallory.strain@mahouse.gov TUESDAY, July 11th – BOSTON – On Thursday,...

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Jul 11, 20232 min read

Rep. Vargas to Host Naloxone Training in State House with Legislators

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Mallory Strain 978-228-1233 | mallory.strain@mahouse.gov THURSDAY, JUNE 29th – BOSTON – On Thursday,...

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Jun 27, 20232 min read

Haverhill Area Legislators File Bill to Address School Mental Health Challenges and Align Licensure

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Mallory Strain 978-228-1233 | mallory.strain@mahouse.gov Tuesday, May 23rd – HAVERHILL – Today,...

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May 31, 20233 min read

Rep. Vargas Secures Haverhill-Specific Business, Housing, Art and Reading Grants in Budget

Grants of $50,000 each to Haverhill groups to support small business, defray the cost of building accessory apartments at private homes,...

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May 18, 20231 min read

House Passes FY’24 Budget with Haverhill Priorities & Establishes Free School Meals, Vargas Bill

BOSTON, MA -- April 26th -- On Wednesday, the MA House of Representatives passed the budget for fiscal year 2024 including Representative...

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May 18, 20233 min read

Rep. Vargas Elected to Serve as Vice Chair of the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact:   Mallory Strain 978-228-1233 | mallory.strain@mahouse.gov February 22nd – BOSTON – The...

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Feb 22, 20232 min read

Rep. Vargas Reports 32 Haverhill Residents Shared in $1 Million in State First-Time Homebuyer Grants

State Rep. Andy X. Vargas said 32 Haverhill residents shared in more than $1 million in state grants to buy their first homes through the...

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Feb 6, 20231 min read