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13TH NORFOLK NEWS


How I Voted: Making Traffic Stops Safer for Drivers with Autism
How I Voted: bill S.2565, An Act Facilitating Better Interactions Between Police Officers and Persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Jun 152 min read


Our Social Contract Interview with State Rep Joshua Tarsky
One of the important lessons Josh learned is that a society’s well-being depends on a strong educational system and a reliable and predictable system of laws. When he left active duty, he continued his own education, getting a master’s degree in Education and, while teaching and then moving up the educational administrative ladder to become a principal, he attended law school at night.
Sep 22, 20258 min read


Legislature Approves Support for Fiscally-Strained Health Care Institutions
I was proud to vote yes on H.4530. This supplemental budget bill will infuse needed funds into our strained hospitals and healthcare...
Sep 18, 20254 min read


Healey Administration takes first-of-its-kind action to guarantee insurance coverage of vaccines recommended by the state
Massachusetts has become the first state in the U.S. to guarantee insurance coverage of vaccines recommended by the state, including vaccines for respiratory viruses like COVID-19, flu, and RSV, and routine vaccines for children, like measles, chickenpox, and Hepatitis B. Furthermore, CVS and Walgreens are now working to make COVID-19 vaccine appointments available online.
Sep 6, 20253 min read


Talking with Tarsky
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.
Sep 2, 20253 min read


With state legislation pending, Rep. Tarsky supports a school cellphone ban
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.
Aug 28, 20252 min read


Seeking Applications for the Inaugural Youth Council
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.
Aug 26, 20252 min read
LOCAL NEWS
Needham Local, May 29, 2026
Making Friends, Understanding Issues Dominate
Rep. Tarsky's Freshman Term

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