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1-833-TLC-MAMAWhat if one call could change everything for a struggling mom?In this episode, Sarah is joined by Jamie Belsito, fierce advocate and founder of the Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance. Together, they talk about the journey that led to the creation of the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline, why maternal mental health is a policy issue, and how we can finally stop failing mothers one text or call at a time.More about Jamie BelsitoJamie founded MMHLA in 2019 to prioritize national policy on maternal mental health and currently serves as Director of Policy and Partnerships.A key advocate for maternal mental health, she has helped: pass three federal laws, establish the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline, secure funding for state programs, and create the first maternal mental health program for the U.S. military.Jamie represented the 4th Essex District in the Massachusetts general court and is currently the Town Moderator for the Town of Topsfield. She served as: a Trustee of Salem State University, a Commissioner on the Ellen Story Special Commission on Postpartum Depression, and a Board member of the Massachusetts March of Dimes. She is also a former U.S. Congressional candidate, advocating for mothers and families.24/7 Call or text the Maternal Mental Health hotline @ 1-833-TLC-MAMAMaternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance: MMHLA National Maternal Mental Health Hotline | MCHB Fact Sheets — Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance: MMHLA

Diana DiZoglio has played a pivotal role in public service throughout her career, serving as an advocate, legislator, and now, Auditor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In her role, DiZoglio is committed to increasing transparency and accountability in state government, ensuring that all residents receive equitable treatment, regardless of their background, financial status, or zip code. Her work as Auditor underscores her dedication to fostering a fair and inclusive government for all. Being born and raised in Methuen, MA, Auditor DiZoglio is a product of Massachusetts public schools. After graduating from Methuen High School, DiZoglio attended Middlesex Community College before earning a financial scholarship to Wellesley College. Her career in public service began as an aide in the State Legislature and as Chief of Staff for the Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts. After years of working with local nonprofits and community organizations, she successfully ran for public office in 2012, serving three terms as State Representative for the 14th Essex District. In 2018, she was elected State Senator for the 1st Essex District, where she served two terms. DiZoglio's decade-long service on Beacon Hill has equipped her with the fortitude to collaborate with elected officials, labor organizations, community advocates, and residents across the Commonwealth. Her humble beginnings and extensive experience in nonprofits and labor have enabled her to build strong relationships with a diverse array of people, amplifying their voices in government. Throughout her career, DiZoglio has remained driven by a profound commitment to equity and public service. In a recent CommonWealth Beacon article, DiZoglio stated, “These are gaps in the system that we can help to identify. We can raise that to legislators. We can let them know about where these challenges exist for the purposes of improving the system and helping the Legislature to work better for those it's meant to serve.” Through her work as Auditor, she is dedicated to creating a more inclusive and accountable government for all. Prior to recording this episode, Auditor DiZoglio embarked (and completed) a 141-mile walk across Massachusetts to raise awareness for ballot Question 1, which would give the state auditor the authority to audit the Legislature. In August, DiZoglio told The Boston Globe, “Government is not supposed to operate the way the Massachusetts Legislature is operating right now.” If passed, the state auditor would be given the express authorization to audit the Massachusetts Legislature. In this episode, we'll discuss her journey to this point, her walk across the Commonwealth, and take a deep dive into the importance of Question 1.

Russ Engalls, Vermont State Senator from the Essex District, joins Kurt & Anthony to discuss the 2024 Legislative Session.

The guys cover what happened last Friday at the Special Committee of the House to Examine the Returns of Votes for Certain Representative Districts hearing. On Tuesday, it was announced that the committee had voted to seat Democrat Margaret Scarsdale in the 1st Middlesex District. The 2nd Essex District remains undecided. The guys cover a wide range of other topics including the US Congress Speaker of the House vote and why pot prices are falling like a stone and egg prices are going up like a spaceship.

Today we are having a special edition of the Paying Attention Podcast. Tom is hosting a debate between state representative candidates, Joe Finn and Adrianne Ramos, candidates for the New Legislative District – North Andover to West Newbury (14th Essex District) Tom will have the candidates cover a range of topics including: Funding for Illegal aliens Improving education Homelessness and addiction   Check Out the Candidates Websites: Joe Finn: https://www.electjoefinn.com/ Adrianne Ramos: https://www.vote4ramos.com/   Follow Tom and The Valley Patriot on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmOQIeRxnrkI0iiH-ZEfYw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyPatriot Public Celebrity Page: https://www.facebook.com/tomdugganJr/?ref=page_internal Podbean: https://payingattention.podbean.com/     #LocalPolitics #TheValleyPatriot #MerrimackValley #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe  

Roe v. Wade overturned: God is watching & she's pissed. Swampscott Roe vs Wade Vigil with candidates for MA State Rep. in the 8th Essex District, Jenny Armini, Doug Thompson, Tristan Smith, and Swampscott Select Board Chair Polly Titcomb. Closing with a speech from vigil organizer, Keiko Zoll. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theyoungjurks/support

Rep. Andy X. Vargas told WHAV listeners first he is abandoning his quest for a state Senate run and seeking re-election to his expanded Haverhill House district next year.The statement during a live broadcast Friday morning confirmed hints Vargas made two weeks ago when the Senate redistricting plan which split Haverhill into two districts. Vargas, who has been eyeing a run for state Senate, told WHAV the plan to create minority majority districts may actually take away his opportunity. The 3rd Essex District representative made it official on WHAV's morning show.“Your listeners will be the first to hear it here. I am no longer running for state Senate. I will be running for re-election to the Massachusetts House of Representatives. And, candidly, the primary reason for that is I'm expecting my first son in March and my wife and I are looking to buy a home in Haverhill as well,” he said.Vargas says many factors led to his decision, besides the new Senate district that will be including a portion of Haverhill with Lawrence and Methuen.“So, you throw in a redistricting plan that splits Haverhill in half and what constrain my wife and I are looking for a house in one particular part of Haverhill versus another. It's just candidly a lot to have happening while we are welcoming our first born,” he explained.Vargas says the House district he represents doesn't change too much. He'll be picking up one precinct in Bradford, where he said he had fond memories of working when he was a Haverhill city councilor.“I'm really excited to continue doing the work we've been doing for Haverhill because that's ultimately why I got into public service. It's why I came back to Haverhill after I graduated from BU, to make a difference here. And, I get to continue doing that while also expecting my first son,” Vargas said.He said the benefit of having Haverhill drop from four state representatives to just two, is it makes it easier for constituents to know who their representative is and will solidify Haverhill's position on Beacon Hill. House redistricting leaves Vargas and Rep. Linda Dean Campbell representing the city. Reps. Lenny Mirra and Christina Minicucci will no longer represent the city.Support the show (https://whav.net/become-a-whav-member/)

Rep. Tram Nguyen currently serves the 18th Essex District and is the first Vietnamese-American woman to be elected to office in Massachusetts. She joined Kwani A. Lunis during APPI Heritage Month to share her story.00:56 The Immigrant Experience 5:16 "Pho" 7:04 Intro to Law12:02 Representation Isn't A “Buzzword”13:33 Anti-Hate Bill20:38 IdentitySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Tom Duggan is joined by Rep Christina Minicucci (14th Essex District), Rep Lenny Mirra (2nd Essex District), and Jeff Dufour (Candidate 18th Essex District). Tom and the Reps discuss the policies that should matter the most to Massachusetts residents.For more information, check out latest edition of the Valley Patriot or www.ValleyPatriot.com. The Paying Attention! Podcast is recorded each week at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and is hosted on the United Podcast Network.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day – especially for students. Beginning each school day with a belly full of a nutritious morning meal is linked to better performance overall. And yet, Massachusetts is ranked 33rd in the nation when it comes to school breakfast. But a bill passed and signed by Governor Charlie Baker this August seeks to change that, by requiring schools TO offer breakfast right after the bell rings.  We talked about the need for the bill last November, when it was first introduced. Guests: Erin McAleer – President of Project Bread, a Massachusetts-based anti-hunger not-for-profit. Andy Vargas – Massachusetts State Representative for the third Essex District and co-sponsor of the Breakfast After the Bell bill. Later in the show:  Under cover of darkness on June 2, 1863, two Union ships stole up the Combahee River in a mission that would liberate over 750 slaves from South Carolina plantations. What became known as the Combahee Ferry Raid, was the first major U.S. military operation led by a woman - Harriet Tubman. The same Harriet Tubman whose remarkable life as a spy, abolitionist, nurse, and cook included connections to Boston. Many know her name, but few know her story. Author and historian Elizabeth Cobbs connects the dots in her latest historical novel about one of Harriet Tubman's greatest achievements.  Guests: Dr. Elizabeth Cobbs, Melbern G. Glasscock Professor of History at Texas A&M University. She's the author of several historical fiction novels – the latest of which is the Tubman Command, a dramatized account of Harriet Tubman's activities around the Combahee Ferry Raid.  L'Merchie Frazier, director of education and interpretation at the Museum of African American History, Boston. Dr. Edda Fields-Black, associate professor of history at Carnegie Mellon University. Show Credits: That's it for this week's encore show. Find us on the web and wherever you get your podcasts. Under the Radar with Callie Crossley is a production of WGBH, produced by Hannah Uebele and engineered by Dave Goodman. This encore show was originally produced by Franziska Monahan and engineered by Doug Shugarts. Our theme music is FISH AND CHIPS by #weare2saxys', Grace Kelly and Leo P.

The filing of new unemployment claims is dropping off, but state Rep. Christina Minicucci, reminds residents help is still available for those who have lost their jobs.Minicucci, whose office was involved in helping people file early claims, says the initial wave as has settled down quite a bit.“At one point we had 68 active cases in our office, and now, we are down to two, maybe, and we can get them resolved pretty quickly,” she said.Minicucci reminds people there is still help available from the federal government, in the form of the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Program, a new program for people who wouldn't normally qualify for benefits.“It's open to people who have reduced wages, part-time workers, gig economy workers, people who are self-employed. There's a much bigger net and a lot more people qualify than realize. I come across people every day who say, ‘I had no idea I qualified.' Also, kids under the age of 18 who maybe were lined up to work at local camps, like Brooks Summer Camp in North Andover is closed this summer. Any of those kids who were lined up to work there, they can file. You just have to do it over the phone if you're under 18. Adults, kids, anybody who was lined up for a job and that job disappeared, or didn't come to fruition, because of Covid-19, they qualify,” she said,Minicucci, the 14th Essex District state representative, was a guest, this past Friday, on WHAV's Morning program.Support the show (https://whav.net/become-a-whav-member/)

6/10/20-- New data from The MassINC Polling Group show that many Massachusetts renters and homeowners are struggling to make housing payments due to the financial burdens of the coronavirus crisis. MPG President Steve Koczela points to the key finding that people under the most economic strain during the pandemic are also much more likely to be in a household with COVID-19 themselves. Huge disparities exist between demographic groups in likelihood of missing a housing payment, and there is broad support among Massachusetts residents for housing policy proposals. Juana Matias, COO of MassINC and former state Representative for the 16th Essex District of Massachusetts, shares data on race parity in our elected leadership as well as her experience running for the state House of Reps as well as U.S. Congress as a woman of color.

Individuals, groups and businesses have been getting the attention of 14th Essex District state Rep. Christina Minicucci for their help during the COVID-19 pandemic.Just one of many examples, she noted during a recent interview with WHAV's Win Damon, Groundwork Lawrence was able to contract with eight local restaurants to make “grab-and-go” meals a couple of nights a week for those in need. The effort kicked off thanks to seed money donated by New Balance.Minicucci also offered praise for state Health and Human Services Director Mary Lou Sudders and Go. Charlie Baker.Support the show (https://whav.net/become-a-whav-member/)

On the 5th episode of Futuristic Feminists, we talk to newly elected Massachusetts State Representative Tram Nguyen about community engagement and the political movement that’s motivating more women to run for office. Tram now represents the 18th Essex District of Massachusetts.

Right now the political focus is on the 2020 presidential election and the charismatic new members of the 116th Congress. Meanwhile, here at home the current class of newly elected state legislators is settling in and already making waves. This full hour we're getting to know three of the Bay State's newest lawmakers — a small sample of the first-time members of the Massachusetts' House of Representatives who say they are ready to make a difference in their communities and for their constituents. Guests: Liz Miranda - State Representative from Massachusetts' 5th Suffolk District. Tram Nguyen - State Representative from the 18th Essex District. Patrick Kearney - State Representative from the 4th Plymouth District. ————————————-——— You can find our show, links to stories we discussed today and bonus content on the web at https://www.wgbh.org/news/under-the-radar-with-callie-crossley. Connect with us on social media: Twitter: @CallieCrossley Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UndertheRadarWGBH/ Our engineer is Doug Shugarts. Franziska Monahan is our producer. Under the Radar is a production of WGBH.

This week, Jessica talks with 5 extraordinary candidates running for state legislature across the country, all of whom could flip their seat from red to blue if they win. Listen to them tell you, in their own words, what inspired them to run, what they hope to do first if they’re elected, and what issue or story they think more people should know about this year. Faith Winter is a candidate running to flip Senate District 24 in the Colorado state Senate. She has served two terms in the Colorado House and wants to continue giving a voice to the voiceless in the state. Jared Mead is a candidate running to flip the HD 44b in the Washington state House. Jared has demonstrated his commitment to serving and improving his community through his previous work as a legislative aide in the State Senate and currently while a member of the Mill Creek City Council. Sydney Batch is a candidate running to flip the HD 37 in the North Carolina state House. Sydney is a lawyer, social worker, and child welfare advocate who wants wants to do more for her community by running for state legislature. Domingo DeGrazia is a candidate running to flip Legislative District 10 in Arizona’s state House. He is a Tucson native who has spent his career as an attorney working with families in the Arizona foster care system. Tram Nguyen is a candidate running to flip the 18th Essex District in the Massachusetts state House. When Tram was just 5-years-old, she and her family fled violence in Vietnam to find new hope and opportunity in the US. Today, she is giving back as a legal aid attorney specializing in family and immigration law. * Follow us on social media Facebook Twitter: @thedlcc Instagram: @dlcc * More about our host: Jessica Post is the Executive Director of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, where she leads the national strategy for electing more state Democrats and winning legislative majorities.  More about Stated | More about DLCC | Support our candidates * For comments, feedback, suggestions for who you want to hear on the show, and to share your canvassing stories, email stated@dlcc.org.

Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot welcomes Linda Campbell and Anand Gonsalves candidates for Fifteenth Essex District Representative to discuss the campaign issues. They cover a variety of topics: What is Linda’s view on sanctuary cities? What is Linda’s view on transportation infrastructure? Should civics be taught in our schools? What’s going on with the public records bill? Does Linda support a line item veto? What can be done about the opioid crisis? Anand believes it is time for a change? Anand’s background is in software engineering Anand is against sanctuary cities Why did it take 13 years for the rail trail to happen? Anand believes SNAP benefits need to be reviewed? Anand is running as an independent Anand is pro 2nd amendment Are the politicians in Methuen capable of working together? Anand’s top priorities are education and elderly services Kim Anderson Needs a Kidney transplant. Kim is 6 months to a year away from having to go on dialysis and she is O+ if you know someone who can donate or would like to donate reach out to her at  KimKidney1960@gmail.com All that and much more on this week’s episode of The Paying Attention Podcast! For more information, check out latest edition of the Valley Patriot or www.ValleyPatriot.com. The Paying Attention! Podcast is recorded each week at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and is hosted on the United Podcast Network.

Arianna and Gabrielle speak with Barbara L'Italien, currently State Senator from the 2nd Essex and Middlesex District. She was previously the director of government affairs for the Treasurer and Receiver-General of Massachusetts, Steve Grossman. From 2003 to January 2011 she was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives representing the 18th Essex District. She is running to replace Niki Tsongas for the 3rd congressional district, who is retiring this year.  The conversation covers Barbara's long history in politics, her views on helping the middle class, on vaccines, healthcare, on housing, and other topics. 

We are pleased to welcome Representative John Keenan JD '92 of the 7th Essex District of Massachusetts for the latest installment of the Rappaport Center's Public Policy Podcast Series. Learn more at www. johnkeenan.org and www.rappaportcenter.org.

Tram Nguyen is the State Representative for the 18th Essex District, which includes parts of Andover, Boxford, North Andover, and Tewksbury. She is a first generation Vietnamese-American immigrant and was the first person in her family to graduate from college and law school. She earned a Bachelor's Degree from Tufts University and a Juris Doctor from Northeastern University School of Law. From the start of her legal career until she took office, Tram worked at Greater Boston Legal Services as a legal aid attorney and advocated for domestic violence survivors, workers, seniors, veterans, and children. She also engaged in legislative advocacy and worked with statewide coalitions, lawmakers, and lawmaking bodies to push for laws that address issues of racial and economic justice and protect the rights of the most vulnerable populations. Tram was first elected into office in November 2018 and is the first Vietnamese American woman in elected office in the Commonwealth, the first Vietnamese American elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives, the first Asian American on the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Caucus of Women Legislators, and the first Asian American woman to serve as vice chair of a committee. Tram is currently vice chair of the Labor & Workforce Development Committee. As an attorney, she received the Lawrence Bar Association Merit Award, the Vietnamese American Bar Association Public Service Award, the Reginald Heber Smith Award for innovation and excellence in legal advocacy, and the UAW Social Justice Award. As a legislator, she's been given the Women's Empowerment Award (2019), Asian American Women Political Initiative Legislator of the Year Award (2019), YDMA Young Democratic Elected of the Year Award (2020), and Council of State Government 20 under 40 Award (2020). Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vietnamese-with-kenneth-nguyen/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy