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Office of Rep. Vargas
Aug 19, 20241 min read
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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Office of Rep. Vargas
Jul 29, 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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Office of Rep. Vargas
Jul 23, 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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Office of Rep. Vargas
Jun 19, 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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Office of Rep. Vargas
Jun 4, 20246 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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Office of Rep. Vargas
Mar 17, 20241 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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Office of Rep. Vargas
Feb 7, 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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Office of Rep. Vargas
Dec 15, 20232 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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Office of Rep. Vargas
Nov 15, 20231 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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Office of Rep. Vargas
Aug 10, 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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Office of Rep. Vargas
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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Office of Rep. Vargas
Jul 30, 20233 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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Office of Rep. Vargas
Jul 28, 20232 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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Office of Rep. Vargas
Jul 10, 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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Office of Rep. Vargas
Jun 26, 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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Office of Rep. Vargas
May 31, 20233 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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Office of Rep. Vargas
May 18, 20231 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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Office of Rep. Vargas
May 18, 20233 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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Office of Rep. Vargas
Feb 22, 20232 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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Office of Rep. Vargas
Feb 6, 20231 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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