State legislators work together; benefit Medford, Somerville, Malden, Arlington residents

Even without the common thread of political party affiliation, the four state legislators (all Democrats) representing the people of Medford, Malden, Somerville and Arlington work hand-in-hand-in-hand.

Their concerns coincide. High on all four of their agendas: enacting a state millionaire’s tax, a living wage for essential (and all) workers, mitigating the effects of climate change, increasing local affordable and low-income housing options, addressing public transportation needs, from increasing dedicated bus travel lanes, re-starting and expanding routes and expanding the free bus pilot program.

Also timely: Extending the Rental Assistance to Families in Transition (RAFT), guaranteed eviction protections.

On the triumph side: Extended COVID-19 related emergency measures like guaranteed paid sick leave for self-care and family care in COVID-19 related illness and promoting child nutrition through extending the free school lunch program.

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