Brendan Crighton

On Thursday, the Senate took significant action to invest in primary care and simplify the process for Massachusetts residents to get a primary care appointment. As reported by the Center for Health Information and Analysis, 43% of residents of the Commonwealth have difficulty accessing primary care. This legislation makes it easier to find a primary care clinician and reduce health care costs.

It also lifts up our community health centers who have previously been disadvantaged by receiving lower reimbursement than other providers. This bill sets up dependable rates for community health centers by requiring commercial insurers to reimburse at least the same rates that MassHealth reimburses for the same services. Everyone deserves access to the care that they need, and I was proud to vote with the Senate in passing this legislation.

Beautiful day on Lynn Common to celebrate Juneteenth. Thank you to North Shore Juneteenth Association Inc., Councilwoman McClain, and all of the volunteers and performers for making this wonderful celebration possible.

Communities across the district celebrated Juneteenth with flag raisings and commemorative events this past week. Thank you to the North Shore Juneteenth Association Inc. and founder Councilwoman McClain for your leadership and the work you do to commemorate this day throughout the North Shore. We look forward to more events as we approach the Juneteenth holiday on Friday.

Marblehead Photo Credit: Marblehead Current

Beautiful day for the annual Firefighters Memorial Sunday Ceremony. Thank you to all who made it possible and to all of our firefighters for keeping our community safe.

Congratulations to all of the recipients of LEO Inc.’s Partner in Possibility Award, recognizing their outstanding commitment and contributions to a more equitable future for children and families. We are proud to partner with LEO to continue making a positive impact in the lives of families in the Greater Lynn community.