Entries by Jason Lewis

Senator Jason Lewis Applauds Unanimous Senate Passage of FY24 State Budget

BOSTON—Following a robust debate over three days, the Massachusetts Senate approved a $55.9 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) on Thursday, May 25. As the Commonwealth continues to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Senate’s budget supports the economic health of the state while upholding fiscal discipline and responsibility. The Senate budget delivers […]

Senator Lewis Announces Passage of $388 Million Supplemental State Budget to Address Critical Needs

BOSTON (3/29/2023)—State Senator Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts State Legislature last week in passing a $388 million supplemental budget for Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23). This legislation funds vital programs and services that address food insecurity, housing instability, continued pandemic recovery and economic development, and more.  The bill provides $130 million for SNAP food […]

Summer 2023 Internship with Senator Lewis

State Senator Jason Lewis is seeking candidates for a summer internship with his office. Senator Lewis proudly represents the people of the Fifth Middlesex District of Massachusetts, which includes the cities and towns of Malden, Melrose, Reading, Stoneham, Wakefield, and Winchester. Senator Lewis is a member of Senate President Karen Spilka’s leadership team, and serves […]

Senator Jason Lewis Reappointed as Senate Chair of the Education Committee

BOSTON (2/17/2023)—Earlier this week, Senate President Karen Spilka reappointed State Senator Jason Lewis as the Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Education in the Massachusetts legislature for the 2023-24 legislative session. Senator Lewis will also continue to serve as a member of President Spilka’s leadership team. Senator Lewis was also appointed to several other […]

Senator Lewis Accepting Winter Interns

Office of State Senator Jason Lewis Winter 2023 Intern Posting  Senator Jason Lewis is seeking candidates interested in a winter internship in his State House office. State Senator Jason Lewis proudly represents the people of the Fifth Middlesex District of Massachusetts, which includes the cities and towns of Malden, Melrose, Reading, Stoneham, Wakefield, and parts […]

Massachusetts Legislature Passes Two Bills to Support Veterans and Military Families 

The Massachusetts House of Representatives and Senate recently passed two bills to better support the needs of veterans, active duty service members, and their families in the Commonwealth. An Act relative to the governance, structure, and care of veterans at the Commonwealth’s veterans’ homes makes key reforms to the governance structure and operations of the […]

Senator Jason Lewis Applauds Senate Passage of the SAVE Students Act 

State Senator Jason Lewis recently joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts State Senate in passing An Act relative to safety and violence education for students, also known as the SAVE Students Act. This bipartisan legislation expands violence prevention and suicide awareness programming in schools, creates an anonymous reporting system for tips related to student safety […]