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Our next newsletter will address the use of this practice for H.5151 directly, but here is our blog from last year's budget process that explains consolidated amendments. An amendment removed in this way is "consolidated away." Incredibly confusing and intentionally opaque.
Amendment #113 would have stopped the cuts to MassSave.
112 House Dems instead chose to accept a MAGA framework that we need to sacrifice climate progress for relief on energy costs—protecting utilities instead of their vulnerable constituents. #mapoli
Graphic with the following information: Get the facts on this bill (H.5151) - The MA House’s final version of an “energy affordability” bill - Reps had less than 48 hrs to read the 105-page bill before voting—not transparent! - The bill has some good, with a major setback: a catastrophic $1 billion cut to MassSave Why that's bad: - MassSave provides roughly $3 in benefits for every $1 invested - Energy efficiency is not driving high energy costs—utility profits are. This bill moves us backwards on climate without targeting utilities at all
MassSave is a critical energy efficiency program which provides ~$3 in benefits for every $1 invested.
Energy efficiency is not driving high energy costs—utility profits are. This bill moves us backwards on climate without targeting utilities at all. #mapoli
Graphic entitled "Roll Call Alert: Did your state rep vote to save Mass Save?" MA House reps who voted to save Mass Save: Reps. Barber, Connolly, Cruz, Decker, Gentile, Gomez, Higgins, Howard, Meschino, Nguyen, Owens, Dave Rogers, Sabadosa, Scarsdale, Sena, Uyterhoeven, and Whipps Full vote available at: https://malegislature.gov/RollCall/194/HouseRollCall134.pdf
The MA House just approved a devastating $1 billion cut to MassSave, with less than 72 hours notice and no public hearing.
17 state reps bucked the oppressive state house leadership to stand up for energy efficiency and climate progress.
Was your rep one of them? #mapoli
The State House and Governor Healey have stalled real immigration action for years. The result is real consequences for our communities.
Tell your legislators that enough is enough: we need action against ICE to protect our neighbors ⬇️
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"A well-supported and effective press is our bulwark against authoritarianism in our democracy, whether it’s coming out of Washington or Beacon Hill." ☀️
Read our latest newsletter on recent changes in the world of #MApoli journalism and how it relates to our fight for a transparent state house.
Gov. Healey has filed her $62 billion budget proposal, kicking off a process that will eat up a lot of time, energy, and lobbyist $$$$ on Beacon Hill for the next few months.
Read our latest Saturday Scoop for a review of the budget process "in all its un-transparent glory." #MApoli
ICE is terrorizing our communities, and state leadership's complacency is enabling it. Take action to protect your neighbors ⬇️
🚨ICE is a danger to our communities. What can our state leaders do about it?
Read our latest Saturday Scoop on:
- How our safety in MA is connected with the horrific violence in MN
- Actions the legislature must take to protect us, including banning state officials from aiding ICE
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This is wrong, but shows how broken our campaign finance laws are. Senate Pres. Spilka uses campaign funds to lease, repair, & pay insurance on her Audi (~$13,700 last year). Leadership drops thousands on steak dinners. Apparently, Rep. Tyler's error was failing to come up with an excuse. #mapoli
After years of organizing by Act on Mass and our allies, leaders on Beacon Hill finally agreed on new joint rules this year, incorporating major transparency changes.
To actually follow through on boosting public trust, transparency, and accountability, these rules must now be followed.
Beacon Hill is continually violating its own joint rules by failing to deliver on transparency promises. Naturally, we made a tracker with @progressivemass.bsky.social to call them out on it. You can check it out here: beaconhilltracker.org
And if you appreciate our work, consider supporting our end of year fundraiser. Thank you!
Read our latest Saturday Scoop on:
- the potential record-breaking number of ballot questions for 2026 & what it says about our legislature
- Speaker Mariano reveals he thinks the electorate hasn't changed since 1994
- Gov. Healey joins a bipartisan pact to push for climate deregulation
#mapoli
Thanks so much for sharing Jordan!
I know asking for donations on here is a mixed bag, but I want to heavily suggest donating to one of my favorite organizations, Act on Mass which has been critical in raising the questions around how the Massachusetts authoritarian rule harms regular people. Please consider giving #mapoli
It’s #GivingTuesday, and at Act on Mass we’re kicking off our end-of-year fundraising push! In order to keep pushing for transparency victories in the State House, we need the help of people like you to meet our fundraising goal + sustain our grassroots movement. Donate here! ⬇️
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Just Launched: A new tool from us and @act-on-mass.bsky.social that tracks whether or not Beacon Hill's committees are actually following the new pro-transparency reforms adopted this summer
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Our Saturday Scoop delivers breakdown and analysis of what's happening on Beacon Hill once a week to help you stay informed, tell your neighbors, and hold your representatives accountable.
Sign up to get the Saturday Scoop at bit.ly/saturday-scoop.
Read our latest newsletter on the climate rollback bill being pushed by state house leaders and their friends in the fossil fuel industry. We cover:
- Background on the House's energy committee and Beacon Hill's "Old Boys Club"
- Breaking down the committee's 7-0 vote
- Why we need reform
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The votes are in, and MA lawmakers have voted to roll back the state's climate goals. ⬇️
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Now is the time to lead on climate, not retreat.
Sample call script:
Hello Representative [Name],
My name is [Name] and I am a constituent of yours in [Town]. I am calling with concern about H.3469, relative to energy affordability.
Turning the 2030 target into a non-binding goal removes accountability from the state’s climate commitments. Cutting Mass Save will raise long term energy costs for households by slowing weatherization and heat pump adoption. These changes would move Massachusetts backward at a time when we need to continue leading.
I am asking you to oppose this bill and to protect the enforceability of the 2030 target as well as the current Mass Save funding. Please vote against this in committee or urge your colleagues to do so.
Thank you for your time.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:hqaquhhexpcatwvkaozmdrzj/bafkreiborlbtzd24mtv455t6c74imtwyz5j56vjm4vzj7buoymzpr5444a@jpeg)
Graphic with title: TELL YOUR REP: TRUMP DOES NOT SET MASS CLIMATE POLICY Now is the time to lead on climate, not retreat. Sample call script: Hello Representative [Name], My name is [Name] and I am a constituent of yours in [Town]. I am calling with concern about H.3469, relative to energy affordability. Turning the 2030 target into a non-binding goal removes accountability from the state’s climate commitments. Cutting Mass Save will raise long term energy costs for households by slowing weatherization and heat pump adoption. These changes would move Massachusetts backward at a time when we need to continue leading. I am asking you to oppose this bill and to protect the enforceability of the 2030 target as well as the current Mass Save funding. Please vote against this in committee or urge your colleagues to do so. Thank you for your time.
Sample call script:
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