By co-sponsoring bills, legislators can take a small step to show their support for the bill and help build momentum for it at the State House.
That’s why we’re tracking co-sponsorship of our Legislative Agenda and other key bills on our Scorecard website: https://scorecard.progressivemass.com/.
Get Some More Co-Sponsors
Don’t see your legislators signing on to bills that matter to you? First of all, you should give them a call or send them an email.
But even better: join us at the State House! Our 2023 Progressive Mass Lobby Day will be on Thursday, April 13, at 10 am in Room 428 at the State House.We’ll hear from inspiring speakers and meet with our legislators about important bills.
More details will be coming soon, but for now, let us know you can come and mark your calendars!
And Join Upcoming Coalition Lobby Days
Common Start Lobby Day: Wednesday, March 22, from 11am to 1pm, Room 511B in the State House, RSVP to james@field-first.com
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