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Gun Ban at Polling Places Means “Voters Can Cast a Ballot Without Fear”
On Wednesday, the House and Senate budget conference committee released a compromise bill to improve gun safety in Massachusetts.
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Our View: Paid time to vote is good for democracy
The Eagle Tribune editorial team writes in support of recent legislation to guarantee employees paid time off so they can vote.
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House Approves Paid Time Off For Election Day Voting
"I'm glad to see the Legislature acting on this — it's really important we continue to modernize our elections and address barriers."
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Maryland wrestles with large share of General Assembly members who get the job by appointment
“The General Assembly can’t continue to allow a handful of individuals to speak on behalf of thousands of voters,” said Joanne Antoine, the executive director of Common Cause Maryland. “Letting another legislative session pass with no action continues to diminish the voice of the voters.”
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House Approves Paid Time Off For Election Day Voting
Executive director Geoff Foster on the House's passage of a bill to allow employees to take paid time off on election day to cast their ballots in person.
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Telegram and Gazette: Lowering voting age bolsters democracy, civic engagement in Mass.
"As we give young folks a pat on the back for their impressive rate of civic engagement, we should also enact policies that encourage them to get involved earlier and stay engaged."
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MA groups push same-day voter registration to replace provisional ballots
Public News Service on the Election Modernization Coalition's provisional ballot memo.
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The Keeping Families Connected/No Cost Calls Coalition Celebrates Governor Healey and the MA State Legislature Putting Families Over Prison Profiteering
"Ensuring free phone calls in jails and prisons guarantees better access for people who wish to engage in their government, stay connected to their community, and become informed voters."
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Por qué Massachusetts necesita el registro de votantes del mismo día: detalles
El Planeta publica un memo de la Coalición para la Modernización de las Elecciones de Massachusetts sobre boletas provisionales.
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Rejected ballots cited in push for same-day registration
"For backers of the perennial push to authorize same-day registration, the numbers are proof that the state should be doing things differently."
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Report: Mass. gets high marks for transparency, inclusiveness on redistricting
The commonwealth got an A-, the highest grade in the nation.
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Data Suggests Same-Day Voter Registration Could Eliminate Need for 99% of 2022 Provisional Ballots
Why Massachusetts needs same-day voter registration
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50 State Report: Massachusetts Earns Top Grade for Redistricting from Common Cause
“We’re proud to have taken part in a redistricting process that was inclusive and cooperative. But our work doesn’t end here."