Author: senatorjohnkeenan

BOSTON— On October 16, the Massachusetts Senate approved legislation improving the safety of drivers and telecom, gas, and electric utility workers with an expansion of the Commonwealth’s Move Over law. The addition of Senator John F. Keenan’s amendment expands these protections by adding municipal vehicles to the list of vehicles that motorists must change lanes … Continue reading Senate Acts to Expand Highway Safety for Utility Workers and Drivers

With so much happening in the Norfolk & Plymouth District and on Beacon Hill, it felt like a good idea to keep constituents informed with a monthly newsletter. Each newsletter highlights our work on legislation, committees, and in the local community, as well as some of the other interesting topics that come through my office. … Continue reading August Newsletter

With so much happening in the Norfolk & Plymouth District and on Beacon Hill, it felt like a good idea to keep constituents informed with a monthly newsletter. Each newsletter highlights our work on legislation, committees, and in the local community, as well as some of the other interesting topics that come through my office. … Continue reading June & July Newsletter

BOSTON— On July 31, 2025, the Massachusetts Senate passed legislation enacting a bell-to-bell ban on cell phones in Massachusetts public schools. By requiring school districts to prohibit student cell phone use during the school day, the bill aims to boost student focus, improve the mental health of young people, and foster healthier learning environments.   While … Continue reading Senate Passes Legislation Banning Cell Phones in Schools 

With so much happening in the Norfolk & Plymouth District and on Beacon Hill, it felt like a good idea to keep constituents informed with a new, monthly newsletter. Each newsletter highlights our work on legislation, committees, and in the local community, as well as some of the other interesting topics that come through my … Continue reading May Newsletter

With so much happening in the Norfolk & Plymouth District and on Beacon Hill, it felt like a good idea to keep constituents informed with a new, monthly newsletter. Each newsletter will highlight the issues of legislation, committee, and local communities we are focusing on each month, as well as some of the other interesting … Continue reading April Newsletter

With so much happening in the Norfolk & Plymouth District and on Beacon Hill, it felt like a good idea to keep constituents informed with a new, monthly newsletter. Each newsletter will highlight the issues of legislation, committee, and local communities we are focusing on each month, as well as some of the other interesting … Continue reading March Newsletter

With so much happening in the Norfolk & Plymouth District and on Beacon Hill, it felt like a good idea to keep constituents informed with a new, monthly newsletter. Each newsletter will highlight the issues of legislation, committee, and local communities we are focusing on each month, as well as some of the other interesting … Continue reading February Newsletter

With Ukraine in the news and on our minds today, I would like to share a story about a new friend I made last spring.   Olena was visiting the United States through a program offered by the American Councils for International Education, and for several weeks she worked in my office, attending legislative briefings and … Continue reading Realities of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine