In place of the old weekly radio address, President Biden is having weekly conversations.

June 12, 2021: Conversation with Sec. of Education Cardona
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFgU6mU9G28&list=PLRJNAhZxtqH9ZwJnK6qMOczJjf_3RkwWE&index=1

June 5, 2021: Barack Obama chats with President Biden
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnuVEWNrCS0

May 15, 2021: Conversation with doctors
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcqgG6xW8sk&list=PLRJNAhZxtqH9ZwJnK6qMOczJjf_3RkwWE&index=1&fbclid=IwAR1QpAYRAiZMPTy4hpijrRjZamly54SqhIOVxsii2-uN7aci60NvtkWEJGA

Full play-list:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRJNAhZxtqH9ZwJnK6qMOczJjf_3RkwWE

Amendment Proposes 4% Tax Increase On Income Over $1M

The Fair Share Amendment has passed the Constitutional Convention and will appear on the November 2022 state-wide ballot in Massachusetts.  If passed it will impose a 4% tax increase on incomes of $1 million or greater.

The additional revenue is targeted for education and transportation.

Framingham state representative Maria D. Robinson is a co-sponsor of the amendment.

Read the amendment text:
Fair Share Amendment Official Text

Sad News On Death of FDC Member, Past Officer

Jack Duffy passed away on June 6, 2021.  Duffy had served as the Committee’s secretary from 2012 to 2014.

Jack Duffy with his wife Carmen Chico.

Here is a message from FDC Chair Mike Hugo:

“Members & Friends,

I am so sorry to have to announce that our beloved Jack Duffy has passed after a short but difficult illness. He passed away last night.

Please join me in prayer for Jack, and for Carmen as she summons the strength to keep moving forward.  This has been a terrible ordeal for Carmen as she has watched her most cherished friend endure this pain.(Read more…)

Caucus To Elect Framingham’s Delegate To the 2021 State Convention

Framingham Democrats will caucus on Sunday June 27, 2021 for the purpose of electing delegates to represent Framingham at the 2021 Democratic State Convention.

As pandemic restrictions on gathering are beginning to ease, it is expected this caucus will be held as live event with an option for remote participation.

Details on caucus location, start time etc will be forthcoming.

President Biden’s First 100 Days

President Biden’s administration reaches its 100th day in office, he’ll deliver his first formal address to a joint session of Congress on April 28th.

At this milestone the Biden White House and Democrats in Congress has put America back on track. Because of direct relief in President Biden’s American Rescue Plan:(Read more…)