Jason Lewis@SenJasonLewis

Massachusetts #5thMiddlesex State Senator: #Malden, #Melrose, #Reading, #Stoneham, #Wakefield, and parts of #Winchester Visit SenatorJasonLewis.com!

 5th Middlesex Senate District
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Joined June 2010
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It’s completely unacceptable that less than half of children in Massachusetts are proficient in reading at their grade level. (1/4)
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The law also creates statewide standards for early literacy screening and reporting, improves educator training, and supports school districts with adopting new instructional materials, including offering a comprehensive curriculum to districts at no charge. (3/4)
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Learn more at: senatorjasonlewis.com/2026/0… (4/4)

Senator Lewis and Mass. Legislature Enact Early Literacy Bill to Boost Student Reading Proficiency

BOSTON—State Senator Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature to pass legislation to strengthen early literacy education for young learners by ensuring reading instruction…

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Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! (1/3)
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Hispanic Heritage Month is a wonderful opportunity for us to come together to recognize and celebrate the many contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities to our nation’s history, culture, politics, scientific achievement, military, business, food, and so much more. (2/3)
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Especially now, it is important to take time to learn about and acknowledge how the Hispanic community in Massachusetts and across our nation enriches all of our lives, regardless of our own ethnic background. (3/3)
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After passing new legislation last year, today marks the first annual recognition of Military Service Members and Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day in Massachusetts. (1/3)
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It’s a reminder of the struggles that many veterans face every day, and a call to continue working to support those who have put the most on the line to defend our freedoms. (2/3)
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Through the HERO Act last session, the Legislature acted to expand eligibility to medical, behavioral health, & dental benefits for veterans & created working groups to review post-traumatic stress disorder, mental health treatments, & overall quality of life for veterans. (3/3)
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The Mass. Senate voted to invest $100 million for public higher education institutions to help maintain the pace of scientific research and discovery and retain talented graduate and post doctorate workers in the face of federal research funding cuts. (1/2)
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This is part of the Senate’s economic development package passed in July which you can learn more about at: senatorjasonlewis.com/2026/0… (2/2)

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Pass Major Economic Development Legislation

BOSTON—State Senator Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to pass an economic development package that lifts up small businesses and burgeoning industries, surges the produ…

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To all observing Yom Kippur, I wish you a meaningful day and an easy fast.
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Drop in for Virtual Office Hours next Tuesday, September 22 to discuss any local or legislative issues. Visit my website to join: senatorjasonlewis.com/contac…
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To support downtown and main street vitality in cities and towns, the Massachusetts Senate voted to authorize up to $25 million for a grant program to improve local downtowns, business zones, and cultural districts. (1/2)
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The Senate also marked $2.5 million to help convert vacant storefronts into pop-up opportunities for new small businesses. This is all part of the Senate’s economic development package passed in July which you can learn more about here: senatorjasonlewis.com/2026/0… (2/2)

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Pass Major Economic Development Legislation

BOSTON—State Senator Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to pass an economic development package that lifts up small businesses and burgeoning industries, surges the produ…

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Wakefield and Reading now have access to FREE, on-demand, all-electric, Link microtransit shuttle service! (1/2)
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Starting this month, you can request a door-to-door ride within Wakefield or Reading or to certain local hospitals at no cost through a Microtransit and Last-Mile Transit Grant. Learn more at: wakefieldma.gov/853/Link-Shu… (2/2)
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Shanah Tovah! Happy New Year to everyone celebrating Rosh Hashanah!
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The Mass. Senate recently voted to implement new safety standards for e-bikes & electric scooters, including regulations for safety equipment & after-market modifications, age & speed restrictions, and a ban on mopeds & similar devices from bike lanes & shared use paths.
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