Tonight, @mglach.bsky.social, who is challenging Angelo Puppolo for the #12thHampden Dem nomination, held his kickoff tonight. Instead of "cheese" those attending said "Fire Puppolo." #mapoli
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…single payer and I am grateful for all the people who have come out of the wood work to help get me through this marathon. Thank you! ❤️
It was awesome attending the candidate's night in Springfield today! I enjoyed meeting folks and listening to some great questions and answers. I am also very grateful to Jon Weissman for inviting me to speak to his Western Mass Medicare for All Group tonight. I am proud to be an advocate for…
…people are working around the clock to do good in our community.
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Another busy week down!
Between attending the Feline Fun Day in Monson to helping at the Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen in Springfield on to attending a talk on cults and deradicalization by Dr. Steven Hassan, sponsored by Defending Democracy in Hampden County, I am inspired by how many…
This past week, I interviewed Carol Berger, who helps organize weekly anti-Trump protests here in East Longmeadow. If you'd like to join them, visit ddhc.us and join their newsletter or stop by the East Longmeadow Library on Saturdays 10-11am. #mapoli #EastLongmeadowma
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- Rep. Brian Ashe
- Rep. Bud Williams
However, Rep. Puppolo has not signed on.
If elected, I’ll proudly co-sponsor H.1405 and work hard to get it through the legislature. I believe that where Massachusetts leads, America follows. 🇺🇸
#healthcare #mapoli #Massachusetts
…that would guarantee coverage for every resident without co-pays, deductibles, or competing provider networks.
Many of our local Democratic legislators back H.1405 and its Senate companion S.860, including:
- Senator Jake Oliveira
- Senator Adam Gomez
- Rep. Orlando Ramos…
Healthcare is a human right, and yet right now, Medicare and Medicaid are under attack. Millions of people, including people right here in Massachusetts, are at risk.
That’s why we need to act now.
Massachusetts can set an example for the nation by passing H.1405, a universal healthcare bill…
Please donate or volunteer to help keep this movement growing. 💙
I'm honored to share that 100 people have stepped up to support this campaign.
Every contribution represents more than just financial support. It's a vote of confidence. I'm deeply grateful for your trust and belief in what we are building here.
Stopped by Rooster's Chicken and Waffles in Wilbraham for the first time this weekend. It was a great meal and I especially recommend the banana pudding. They're also the only halal restaurant in Wilbraham that I know of. Be sure to check them out and #eatlocal.
Attended the East Longmeadow Farmers Market today and got to meet with some of the vendors. Loved seeing the vibrancy on display there. Also attended anti-Trump protests in East Longmeadow and Monson. All praise to the organizers!
#eastlongmeadowma #monson 🚜
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to lead two committees. They never considered a bill." written by Emma Platoff and Laura Crimaldi for The Boston Globe, May 31, 2024
Residents of the 12th Hampden District, ask yourself when was the last time you got paid $20,500 for a job that didn't involve any work?
Want your State Rep… (3/)
…the Senate, and Springfield state Representative Angelo Puppolo Jr. in the House — did not provide any examples of federal dollars their committees have identified, sought, or won. Neither committee has held a hearing or considered a bill this session."
- From "He earns an extra $61,000… (2/)
"The twin House and Senate Committees on Intergovernmental Affairs are both tasked to "identify federal funding opportunities for the Commonwealth,” according to the Legislature’s 2023-24 Committee Book. But in response to questions from the Globe, the chairs of the committees — Montigny in… (1/)
As your state representative, I would:
🗣 Fight for continued investments in rural transportation, especially in Monson, which lacks any form of public transportation
🗳 Vote to keep the PVTA fare-free.
🚌 Work with ATU Local 448 to ensure good working conditions and wages for PVTA workers.
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Happy Rural Transit Day! 🚌
Today, we celebrate:
🚍 The renewal of fare-free PVTA bus rides through June 2026!
💪The union bus drivers, mechanics, and administrators who make the PVTA possible!
👨👩👧👦 The approximately 8 million rides given by the PVTA every year!
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Finally, I returned to Springfield for the Italian Feast (@springfielditalianfeast) and celebrated its revival by eating some good food and reconnecting with a former classmate. 🍝
Thank you to everyone who spoke with me today! ❤️
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#12thHampden #LachenmeyerForStateRep #mapoli #monson #eatlocal
Another great day on the campaign trail! I started the day in Springfield at a Defending Democracy in Hampden County event, then I went to Monson for a weekly protest organized by two residents. 💙 They said it's the biggest turnout they've had yet!
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…Puppolo Campaign Committee June Report: ocpf.us/reports/disp...
#Mapoli #12thHampden #LachenmeyerForStateRep (5/5)
—Michael 🦋
…spent.
- He also accepted large dollar donations from more than 40 registered lobbyists, CEOs, corporate presidents, and business owners.
Why do you think those types of donors give so much support to Rep. Puppolo?
Lachenmeyer Campaign Committee June Report: ocpf.us/reports/disp...
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…or lobbying firms.
On that note, let's take a look at Rep. Puppolo's finance report.
📌 In Puppolo’s June report:
- His treasurer listed the purpose of two expenses totaling over $10,000 as “credit card statement”. This is a common tactic used to obscure how campaign money is actually being…(3/)
…everyone can see exactly where our campaign funds are coming from and how they’re being used.
You deserve to know who's funding your politicians, and what impact those donations have on their policy positions. I’m proud to say my campaign is funded by everyday people, not by big businesses… (2/)
𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭s 📢
Sorry for the delay, but I wanted to share a quick campaign finance update with you!
As part of my commitment to meaningful transparency, I’m publicly posting our (Puppolo's and mine) monthly OCPF (Office of Campaign and Political Finance) reports, so that… (1/)