All Updates

Welcome back to Talking with Tarsky! July and August flew by, but we were able to get a lot done in the short stretch of time. We handled numerous constituent cases and concerns, passed legislation that betters our commonwealth, held office hours and meetings with constituents across the district, and laid the groundwork for our office’s messaging and outreach.

In August, the Massachusetts State Senate passed a bill that would require schools to limit student access to and/or use of cellphones during the school day. The vote garnered headlines, but the bill has yet to reach the State House floor let alone become law.

The Office of State Representative Josh Tarsky is looking for highly-motivated high school students in the district to apply for its Inaugural Youth Council, an unique opportunity to help shape the future of Beacon Hill. Young people are crucial to our country’s future, and our office is committed to empowering young people through chances to contribute and learn skills that will arm them with the confidence to succeed.

Cities and towns across Massachusetts face ongoing challenges maintaining and repairing roads, bridges, sidewalks, and other transportation infrastructure. Aging infrastructure, increased traffic demands, and the impacts of climate change have created a growing need for reliable state investment in local transportation systems.

Patients seeking reproductive and gender-affirming health care services in Massachusetts face increasing threats from actions taken in other states and changes at the federal level. Some jurisdictions have attempted to restrict access to this care and pursue legal action against patients, providers, and organizations involved in providing services that are legal in Massachusetts.

The Commonwealth faced several immediate funding needs requiring action during the fiscal year, including supporting essential services, addressing increased demand for public programs, and ensuring continued access to critical resources for residents.