Senator Rausch schedules Town Hall event in Franklin - Oct 16 at 6 PM

Please join Senator Rausch for her upcoming Town Hall event in Franklin! The Senator will provide a brief update on the state legislature and other activity from Beacon Hill, and then open the floor to a Q&A to hear directly from constituents. 

You can join Senator Rausch at Franklin Senior Center on October 16 starting at 6:00 PM. Doors will open at 5:45 PM and no RSVP is needed!

Shared from -> https://www.beccarauschma.com/townhalls

Senator Rausch schedules Town Hall event in Franklin - Oct 16 at 6 PM

 

Senator Rausch: Statement and Resources about Israel

View this email in your browser Dear Friend, Over the last several days, since Hamas launched its massacre, I have issued several statements about the unspeakable horrors unfolding in Israel. I write to reiterate my stance and offer several resources to you. Given the risks both abroad and domestically, please review and employ these resources: For Americans who are currently in Israel — please register with STEP, the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program. This free service ensures that the U.S. Embassy in Israel has your contact and travel details so: (1) you can receive important safety and security information; (2) the Embassy can contact you in case of emergency; and (3) family and friends will be better able to get in touch with you in an emergency. For Americans who are currently in Israel and want to leave — the U.S. government is aware that domestic airlines have limited or stopped flights in and out of Israel. They are working on finding alternatives, such as connecting flights through intermediate locations and ground/water travel. Please contact the Embassy in Jerusalem, located at 14 David Flusser St. (in Arnona), phone 02-630-4000.  For people in the U.S. who are involved with synagogues, community centers, or other organizations at heightened risk for targeted violence and terrorism, especially individuals in leadership roles — please consult the federal government's community safety and prevention kit.  For Massachusetts residents who are in leadership roles at synagogues, community centers, and other organizations at heightened risk for targeted violence and terrorism — our FY24 state budget allocates $4,000,000 for nonprofit security grants. Keep an eye out for the next application period.  For all people in the U.S. — if you see antisemitic or other content online that includes a call to or threat of violence, report it to your local law enforcement; you can also report to the FBI directly.  For Massachusetts residents who personally experience or witness antisemitic discrimination or harassment, or any discriminatory behavior based on identity — file a civil rights complaint with the Attorney General's Office.  For everyone — the ADL has numerous resources (including this toolkit) to address and challenge antisemitism.  This is a difficult time for many of us. For support, please utilize 988 and the Hey Sam peer-to-peer youth mental health text line. Take care of yourselves, and each other. Yours in service,   Senator Becca Rausch    Our mailing address is: The Office of Senator Becca Rausch Massachusetts State House, Room 215                            24 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02133

Senator Rausch to host community town halls; including Franklin on Oct 16

Senator Becca Rausch (D-Needham) will host community town halls this Fall in the Southern, Northern, South Central, and Central regions of her district.  

During these town halls, Senator Rausch will provide legislative updates, local and statewide budget victories, and offer residents an opportunity to share their questions, concerns, and challenges.  

Senator Rausch to host town halls

“Civic engagement is an important part of our democracy,” said Senator Rausch. “Listening to the perspectives of my constituents informs my legislative work on Beacon Hill. I look forward to hearing from residents and collaborating with them to further support our families and our communities.”  

Senator Rausch will host four community town halls throughout the district, as follows: 

 

Northern Region  

Monday, October 2, 2023, 6 PM  

Needham Town Hall, 1471 Highland Ave, Needham 

 

Southern Region 

Monday, October 16, 2023, 6 PM 

Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill St, Franklin 

 

Central Region 

Monday, October 30, 2023, 6 PM 

Norfolk Library, 2 Liberty Ln, Norfolk 

 

These town halls are open exclusively to residents of the towns comprising the Norfolk, Worcester and Middlesex District: Bellingham, Dover, Franklin, Medfield, Milford, Millis, Needham, Norfolk, Plainville, Sherborn, and Wrentham. 

For more information, please visit www.beccarauschma.com/townhalls. 

 

Senator Rausch to host community town halls; Franklin on Oct 16

Senator Becca Rausch represents the Norfolk, Worcester and Middlesex District, comprised of Bellingham, Dover, Franklin, Medfield, Milford, Millis, Needham, Norfolk, Plainville, Sherborn, and Wrentham. Now in her third term, Senator Rausch serves as the Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, the Senate Vice Chair of the Joint Committee on Children, Families, and Persons with Disabilities, and the Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on the Census. 

Western Region Town Hall on September 18 in Milford (Franklin Town Hall in Oct)

View this email in your browser A quick reminder to please join me and my team at our upcoming Town Hall in the Western Region of our district this coming Monday, September 18 at 6pm. We will give some legislative and other updates from Beacon Hill, and chat about your questions, comments, and ideas. Residents from any part of the district are invited to attend whichever Town Hall is most convenient for them. We'll be joined by Milford State Representative Brian Murray and our partners in local government. I hope to see you there! When: September 18, 2023 at 6pm (doors open at 5:45pm) Where: Milford Town Hall, 52 Main Street Can't make our first Town Hall? No problem! Take a look at the schedule for our upcoming Town Halls in October. As always, if you are a constituent and need assistance, please don't hesitate to call me and my team at (617) 722-1555, email me at becca.rausch@masenate.gov, or attend upcoming office hours. We are here to help. Yours in service,     Senator Becca Rausch    The Jewish high holidays begin tomorrow evening with the celebration of Rosh Hashana, the new year. Wishing a shana tova u'metuka – a happy and sweet new year – to all who celebrate. Sign up for a 15-minute appointment here Our mailing address is: The Office of Senator Becca Rausch Massachusetts State House, Room 215                         24 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02133

Rausch Report: FY24 Budget Update and Fall Town Halls (August 2023)

Your monthly Beacon Hill update from Senator Becca Rausch. 

View this email in your browser Dear Neighbor, I hope you are having a restful and fun August. This month's Rausch Report provides a quick update on the FY24 Budget and our upcoming community town halls happening throughout our district this Fall, plus an opportunity to help inform the design of our next state seal and motto.   Earlier this month, Governor Healey signed into law much of the FY24 budget, which contained several historic investments in environmental protection and preservation, housing, health care, and more, as well as designated funding for our district. Check out just some of the supports for our communities:  FY24 Budget Update Unfortunately, the Governor vetoed significant funding for critical programs and services, ranging from education and childcare to the workforce and mental health care. I was particularly disappointed to see the complete elimination of funding for Hey Sam, a 100%-successful youth mental health support text line, and the slashing of more than 60% of the funding for nonprofit security grants. Starting in September, my team and I will be hosting Fall Town Halls throughout the district to discuss the budget and other legislative updates, and chat in person about your questions, comments, and ideas. Wherever you live in the district, you're invited to attend whichever town hall is most convenient for you. We'll be joined by our partners in the House of Representatives and local government. More details on where we are headed are below. I hope to see you there! One of the things about which I've heard from many of you is the Commonwealth's seal and motto. My colleagues and I enacted a law to change them, and a Special Commission was created to determine the redesign. Now, the Commission wants your input! Please share your thoughts here. The survey is available in multiple languages and should talk only 5-10 minutes to complete. Submit your responses by September 27 for consideration.  Wishing all my fellow parents out there a smooth transition back to school.  Yours in service,     Senator Becca Rausch

This newsletter is shortened for publication here. To read the full set of content, follow this link -> https://mailchi.mp/masenate/monthlynewsletter-17070021