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FAA’s preliminary assessment rejects 8 noise reduction proposals developed by MIT and community representatives without explanation
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) today issued the following statement on the announcement that Jim Hunt, a champion for Community Health Centers, is retiring after more than four decades as chief executive of the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) issued the following statement on the Boston School Committee’s vote to temporarily suspend admissions tests for the city's exam schools.
“As we look to build a more resilient and equitable nation, there is no more important place to start than ensuring that our children and families have the resources and safeguards they need to address trauma at its roots.”
WASHINGTON – In an op-ed published this morning in STAT News, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and House Oversight Committee Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney (NY-12) discussed the growing crisis of childhood trauma—which has bee
Legislation Would Improve Community Safety by Creating Mental Health First Responder Units
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) issued the following statement on the recommendations put forward by the Boston Police Reform Task Force:
Thousands of Families at Risk of Eviction with State Moratorium Set to Expire Saturday
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) issued the following statement on the looming eviction tsunami in Massachusetts. The Congresswoman’s statement comes with the Commonwealth’s eviction moratorium set to expire on Saturday, October 17, 2020.
Bill Led by Reps. Velázquez, Ocasio-Cortez Calls for Convention to Develop Long-Term Solution to Island’s Political Status
Congresswoman Concerned Over Potential Racial Profiling, Uptick in ICE Enforcement Activities Nationwide
Pair of Bills Build Upon Oversight Committee’s Historic Hearings on Childhood Trauma and Trump Administration’s Attacks on Children
STRONG Support for Children Act: Bill Text | One-Pager | Section-by-Sect