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Rep. Andy Vargas

@repandyvargas.bsky.social
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Dad to Rubén & Henry. Rikelma’s pain in the butt. State Rep in the MA House. Haverhill #Hillie 🇺🇸🇩🇴

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Congresswoman Lori Trahan @trahan.house.gov · 09/07/2026
Too many families here in the Merrimack Valley and across Massachusetts are getting priced out. @repandyvargas.bsky.social has a smart answer – let houses of worship build housing on land they already own. Up to 80,000 new homes statewide. We need every tool on the table to solve this crisis.
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Pew pew: Mass. Legislature fires a housing Hail Mary - The Boston Globe
Solving the state’s housing crisis could take divine intervention. But Massachusetts state legislators are looking for a simpler solution in the state’s houses of worship.
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Rep. Andy Vargas @repandyvargas.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
I wanted to share some thoughts on the World Baseball Classic. "Baseball’s Joyful Rebuttal to a Zero-Sum World: Lessons from the WBC" open.substack.com/pub/andyxvar...
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Baseball’s Joyful Rebuttal to a Zero-Sum World: Lessons from the WBC
Bloodlines, birthplaces, and the beautiful complexity of modern identity on the diamond.
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Rep. Andy Vargas @repandyvargas.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Honored to receive the Civic Champion Award from the Civic Action Project (CAP) for our work to expand multifamily housing near transit! The CAP Collaborative is an engaging mutual training and education program between public sector leaders and private sector founders and executives.
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Rep. Andy Vargas @repandyvargas.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
Thank you to my colleagues for their confidence and effective collaboration. Week after week, I see how every member shows up for and sweats what’s happening in our districts. It’s an honor to be a part of this storied caucus. baystatebanner.com/2025/07/30/r...
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Rep. Andy Vargas earns high marks as Mass. Black and Latino Caucus chair – The Bay State Banner
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NewDEAL @newdealleaders.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
#NewDEALer MA State Rep @repandyvargas.bsky.social’s leadership as the MA Black and Latino Caucus chair has revitalized the group and restored working relationships among members 👏 Details👇
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Rep. Andy Vargas earns high marks as Mass. Black and Latino Caucus chair – The Bay State Banner
Farewell to revolutionary artist Dana Chandler
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Matt Motta @mattmotta.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
When it comes to vaccine promotion, Massachusetts is falling behind. That could hurt some of the Commonwealth's most vulnerable people. I was honored to testify today in support of @repandyvargas.bsky.social 's proposed legislation to close the vaccine exemption loophole. My testimony, below:
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mtfamilies4vax.bsky.social @mtfamilies4vax.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Thank you, @repandyvargas.bsky.social for your efforts to keep kids safe from preventable diseases! We appreciate you!
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Rep. Andy Vargas @repandyvargas.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
The way Pope Francis lived out his faith kept me Catholic when I needed it most. Through his actions and unwavering belief that every human is worthy of God’s love, he inspired a generation of Catholics to be excited again. Que en paz descanse. www.npr.org/2025/04/21/g...
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See some of the most memorable moments from Pope Francis' papacy
Pope Francis was a master of making emotional connections. He was, at heart, a pastor to wounded souls. Here are some of the most memorable moments of Pope Francis' papacy.
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Mindy Domb @mindyforma.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
.@umassamherst.bsky.social Ab honor for me to join @repandyvargas.bsky.social & Senator Joan Lovely to advocate with students in the push for Hunger Free Campus Bill & to work with the campus to advance food security measures close to home. dailycollegian.com?p=186491
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UMass students push for Hunger Free Campus Bill
“Hopefully, we can get a permanent grant in the federal budget.”
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Chelsea Sedani @chelsea-marie.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
TY Rep. Decker @jamieeldridgema.bsky.social @saldidomenico.bsky.social @repandyvargas.bsky.social for your legislative leadership on this important worker equity issue. #EITC #ITIN #mapoli @childrenshw.bsky.social Read the research from us: buff.ly/mWfDFMm
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Rep. Andy Vargas @repandyvargas.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Retracting already appropriated funding for farm to school meals in the name of “efficiency” is ridiculous and a slap in the face to schools, local farmers, and students. It’s certainly not making America healthy again. whav.net/2025/03/10/h...
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Haverhill and Area School Districts to Lose Federal Grants to Buy Fresh Food from Local Farmers - WHAV
Gov. Maura T. Healey said Monday that area schools will be cut off from a second round of federal grant money used to buy fresher, local farm foods as a result of the Trump Administration cancelling t...
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Rep. Andy Vargas @repandyvargas.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Honored to have been appointed Chair of the Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses! I am grateful to Speaker Ron Mariano and my colleagues for their trust and confidence in leading the committee. Massachusetts has over 700,000 small businesses that employ 1.5+ million people.
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Rep. Andy Vargas @repandyvargas.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Grateful to be honored as the YMCA's Legislator of the Year. I grew up 3 blocks from the Y and it played a critical role after school, during summers, and formative years.
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NewDEAL @newdealleaders.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
#NewDEALer @repandyvargas.bsky.social’s bill combating the opioid epidemic just became law. The new law requires facilities treating substance abuse to provide patients with two doses of overdose-stopping medications and education on how to use them upon discharge. Learn more 👇
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New state laws expand access to opioid treatments
“As families across Mass. know ... the impact of opioid addiction can be utterly devastating for the individual and for their loved ones."
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Rep. Andy Vargas @repandyvargas.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
The Massachusetts Black & Latino Caucus is hiring an Executive Director. Apply or refer candidates here: lnkd.in/eWwTuKsJ
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Rep. Andy Vargas @repandyvargas.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus Statement on Threats to Immigrant Communities and Federal Funding.
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Rep. Andy Vargas @repandyvargas.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Because of a lack of focus and precision in enforcement, the last Trump administration actually released more non-citizens that were threats to public safety than the Biden admin. This from the libertarian/conservative CATO Institute: www.cato.org/blog/trump-r...
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Rep. Andy Vargas @repandyvargas.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
First time getting sworn in alongside Iron Man 😃 Grateful for the opportunity to continue to serve. Can’t believe it’s been 7 years since I was first sworn into the House. A lot can change in 7 years, but I have that same hope, gratitude, and even more motivation to serve. Thank you.
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Rep. Andy Vargas @repandyvargas.bsky.social · 24/12/2024
A great Christmas gift! “The evidence was clear to us that if people struggling with addiction have access to overdose-reversing medication after being discharged from a hospital or rehab facility, we can save lives. That’s what this legislation will do, save lives.” whav.net/2024/12/23/v...
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Vargas Opioid Treatment and Rehab Coverage Bill Becomes Law with Healey Signature
Haverhill state Rep. Andy X. Vargas said Monday his Opioid Use Disorder Treatment and Rehabilitation Coverage bill was signed into law Monday by Gov. Maura T. Healey. Vargas said the addiction and su...
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Rep. Andy Vargas @repandyvargas.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
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Rep. Andy Vargas @repandyvargas.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
When I first ran for city council in 2015, repairing and replacing our schools was a top priority. I remembered the crumbling infrastructure in our schools as a student. Through my time on the Council and in the legislature, that focus has remained high on my list.
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Rep. Andy Vargas @repandyvargas.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Excited to kickstart the MA School Meal Nutrition Standards Commission meeting today! 7 out of 10 students are participating in school meals. That’s half a million kids. The next step is ensuring every student has access to healthy meals regardless of district.
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Rep. Andy Vargas @repandyvargas.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Looking forward to joining the Haverhill Chamber for a discussion on Housing and Childcare. To register: lnkd.in/eN2hT3es
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Rep. Andy Vargas @repandyvargas.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
We recently visited the biodome in Montreal, which was a great way to experience 4 different ecosystems in one days. Lately social media feels similar— different ecosystems and species in each lol. Hope this platform can be fun and invite/reward reasonable discussion.
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