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As someone who was elected and sworn into office during the COVID-19 pandemic, state Senator Susan L. Moran (D-Falmouth) has had her hands full since joining the state Senate. “The challenge was how do I and my office really create opportunities for individuals to get to know us and our level of responsiveness,” Sen. Moran said about her first year in office. Since then, Sen. Moran has hoped that her actions have led to positive change within the communities she serves. Sen. Moran holds the Plymouth & Barnstable District Senate seat, which encompasses the towns of Falmouth, Sandwich...

Letter -- proposed bills would support childcare, education needs Wicked Local Regarding the article,  “Child care a priority for caucus of women legislators,” [A May 5 report by the Statehouse News Service,] one of the 17 bills endorsed by the Massachusetts Caucus of Women Legislators would provide affordable and accessible high-quality early education and care. This would promote child development and well-being and support the economy. This is House Bill 605, and Senate Bill 362. This is vital legislation for families and children, educators and child care providers. I am grateful ...

This Years Legislative Priorities for House Progressive Caucus - Framingham, MA - MA State House Progressive Caucus Announces Legislative Priorities for the 2021-2022 Legislative Session

Lewis: 'It’s very exciting and ambitious new legislation' The Milford Daily News This story is being provided for free as part of a series on childcare during the COVID-19 pandemic, powered by the Solutions Journalism Network and dedicated to delivering solution-oriented stories about problems our community is facing. FRAMINGHAM — With a young daughter in the MetroWest YMCA day program, Framingham mom Katie Brennan just secured a promotion at her job. “I definitely do not think it would have been something I could do if I was working remotely at home with my kids,” said Brennan, whose...

Experts say the economy cannot be righted until women return to the workforce. Child care is how that happens.