MASSACHUSETTS WOMEN’S POLITICAL CAUCUS ENDORSES STATE REP. NATALIE HIGGINS IN HER RE-ELECTION BID9/23/2020 For Immediate Release
September 23, 2020 Contact: Natalie Higgins, NatalieMarieHiggins@gmail.com, 978-602-3772 MASSACHUSETTS WOMEN’S POLITICAL CAUCUS ENDORSES STATE REP. NATALIE HIGGINS IN HER RE-ELECTION BID The Massachusetts Women’s Political Caucus endorsed State Representative Natalie Higgins (D-Leominster) in her re-election campaign in the 4th Worcester District. The MWPC is a non-partisan organization committed to increasing the number of women elected to public office and appointed to public policy positions. “No measure of a community’s progress can be made without a truly representative elected body. We believe decisions about our communities should include women’s voices,” said Caitlyn Clarke, MWPC PAC Co-Chair. “We need leaders like Rep. Higgins, who will be a strong decision maker and advocate in the Massachusetts Legislature. We need to change the face of leadership in Massachusetts, where fewer than 29% state offices are held by women. The MWPC PAC is proud to endorse and stand with Rep. Natalie Higgins.” “Learning that I was one of the first 200 women elected to the Massachusetts Legislature was both humbling and maddening. I am proud to have the support of MWPC and thankful for all of their efforts to help elect more women to state and local office,” said Rep. Higgins. State Representative Natalie Higgins is currently serving her second term as State Representative in the 4th Worcester District, which consists entirely of the city of Leominster. Rep. Higgins is a former nonprofit director and attorney, and has focused on being accessible and available to Leominster residents with early morning and evening office hours. Her priorities in the State House include fighting for high-quality public education from pre-school to college, bringing down the cost of healthcare, supporting working families, and ending sexual and domestic violence. ###
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September 22, 2020 Contact: Natalie Higgins, NatalieMarieHiggins@gmail.com, 978-602-3772 CENTRAL MASS YOUNG DEMOCRATS ENDORSES STATE REP. NATALIE HIGGINS IN HER RE-ELECTION BID The Central Mass Young Democrats endorsed State Representative Natalie Higgins (D-Leominster) in her re-election campaign in the 4th Worcester District. The CMYD represents the Central Massachusetts regional chapter of the Young Democrats of Massachusetts. The organization works to engage young people across Massachusetts to elect Democrats, advocate for progressive values, and train the next generation of leaders. “Natalie Higgins fights for Leominster so that all its residents have the opportunity to live a good life,” said the Central Mass Young Democrats in their announcement. “She has shown herself to be an incredible advocate for her city and Central Mass, and she has been a champion of equity for people across the Commonwealth.” “As a Central Mass Young Democrat, I'm proud to have the support of these strong grassroots organizers. I look forward to continuing our work together to empower young Democratic activists in North Central Massachusetts,” said Rep. Higgins. State Representative Natalie Higgins is currently serving her second term as State Representative in the 4th Worcester District, which consists entirely of the city of Leominster. Rep. Higgins is a former nonprofit director and attorney, and has focused on being accessible and available to Leominster residents with early morning and evening office hours. Her priorities in the State House include fighting for high-quality public education from pre-school to college, bringing down the cost of healthcare, supporting working families, and ending sexual and domestic violence. ### For Immediate Release
September 18, 2020 Contact: Natalie Higgins, NatalieMarieHiggins@gmail.com, 978-602-3772 CARPENTERS LOCAL 336 AND NORTH ATLANTIC STATES REGIONAL COUNCIL OF CARPENTERS ENDORSE STATE REP. NATALIE HIGGINS IN HER RE-ELECTION BID Carpenters Local 336 and the North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (NASRCC) endorsed State Representative Natalie Higgins (D-Leominster) in her re-election campaign in the 4th Worcester District. The NASRCC represents 28,000 carpenters, pile drivers, shop and millmen, and floorcoverers working throughout New England and New York state. Both the NASRCC and Local 336 work to support the Union’s members professionally and to promote their values in local and state government. “We are proud to endorse Representative Natalie Higgins for re-election because she has been a tireless champion for our members, both in her district and on Beacon Hill,” said Joe O’Brien, the Political Director of the North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters. “She knows how important the construction industry is to our economy and truly understands how important unions are to re-building the middle class here in the Commonwealth. Natalie is always fighting for her district and for the needs of all our state's workers.” “From day one, Natalie has been responsive to the needs of our members and all working families,” agreed David Minasian, Regional Manager of Carpenters Local 336. “Natalie has stood with us in our efforts to combat the opioid epidemic, stop wage theft and has supported frontline workers during the COVID crisis. We are proud to support Natalie because we can always count on her to stand up for our members and all the people in her district.” “I am thankful for the support of Carpenters Local 336 and NASRCC, and to support all of their efforts to protect workers' rights and stop wage theft. Time and time again they have had the backs of workers here in North Central Mass,” said Rep. Higgins. State Representative Natalie Higgins is currently serving her second term as State Representative in the 4th Worcester District, which consists entirely of the city of Leominster. Rep. Higgins is a former nonprofit director and attorney, and has focused on being accessible and available to Leominster residents with early morning and evening office hours. Her priorities in the State House include fighting for high-quality public education from pre-school to college, bringing down the cost of healthcare, supporting working families, and ending sexual and domestic violence. ### For Immediate Release
September 16, 2020 Contact: Natalie Higgins, NatalieMarieHiggins@gmail.com, 978-602-3772 AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS MASSACHUSETTS ENDORSES STATE REP. NATALIE HIGGINS IN HER RE-ELECTION BID The American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts endorsed State Representative Natalie Higgins (D-Leominster) in her re-election campaign in the 4th Worcester District. The AFT-MA, the state affiliate of the national organization of the same name, seeks to increase opportunities for students of all backgrounds to access high-quality and enriching learning experiences, pre-K to college. "State Representative Higgins has long been our public education champion through her advocacy on public higher education, as well as K-12, and there is no better voice for us from our community bringing our collective voice to the Statehouse everyday,” said Beth Kontos, President of the American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts. “It is with great delight that once again, we endorse her and her campaign for re-election.” "Public education is one of the best investments in our communities we can make, and I am proud to have the support of AFT-MA and their members in my re-election campaign," said Rep. Higgins. "I look forward to continuing to work with them to fight for equity in our education funding from pre-k to higher ed." State Representative Natalie Higgins is currently serving her second term as State Representative in the 4th Worcester District, which consists entirely of the city of Leominster. Rep. Higgins is a former nonprofit director and attorney, and has focused on being accessible and available to Leominster residents with early morning and evening office hours. Her priorities in the State House include fighting for high-quality public education from pre-school to college, bringing down the cost of healthcare, supporting working families, and ending sexual and domestic violence. ### For Immediate Release
September 14, 2020 Contact: Natalie Higgins, NatalieMarieHiggins@gmail.com, 978-602-3772 MASS ALLIANCE ENDORSES STATE REP. NATALIE HIGGINS IN HER RE-ELECTION BID Mass Alliance endorsed State Representative Natalie Higgins (D-Leominster) in her re-election campaign in the 4th Worcester District. Mass Alliance is a coalition for political and advocacy organizations that work together to build a progressive Massachusetts. Mass Alliance works to promote a variety of progressive causes, with focuses on Civil Rights, Education, Environmental Protection, Healthcare, and Workers’ Rights. "Mass Alliance is proud to endorse Natalie Higgins for re-election. Rep. Higgins has been one of the more remarkable legislators since she was first elected 4 years ago. She has been a leader in fighting for quality education both K-12 and higher education, protecting the rights of domestic violence victims, and in this time of COVID-19, standing up for the resources workers and small business owners need to get through this crisis,” said Jordan Berg Powers, Executive Director of Mass Alliance. “In these times, we need legislators who are going to be serious about tackling the big issues in front of us. Natalie has been that legislator for Leominster and for all of Massachusetts, which is why we need to send her back to the Statehouse, to continue fighting for all of us,” he continued. "I am so proud to have the support of Mass Alliance, and to work with their team and their member organizations to build grassroots power in Leominster and across North Central Massachusetts,” said State Rep. Natalie Higgins. State Representative Natalie Higgins is currently serving her second term as State Representative in the 4th Worcester District, which consists entirely of the city of Leominster. Rep. Higgins is a former nonprofit director and attorney, and has focused on being accessible and available to Leominster residents with early morning and evening office hours. Her priorities in the State House include fighting for high-quality public education from pre-school to college, bringing down the cost of healthcare, supporting working families, and ending sexual and domestic violence. ### For Immediate Release
August 28, 2020 Contact: Natalie Higgins, NatalieMarieHiggins@gmail.com, 978-602-3772 MASSACHUSETTS PEACE ACTION ENDORSES STATE REP. NATALIE HIGGINS IN HER RE-ELECTION BID Massachusetts Peace Action endorsed State Representative Natalie Higgins (D-Leominster) in her re-election campaign in the 4th Worcester District. Mass Peace Action is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to develop the sustained political power to foster a more just and peaceful U.S. foreign policy. They promote human rights and global cooperation and seek an end to war and the spread of nuclear weapons. In their endorsement, Mass Peace Action wrote: "Rep. Higgins is a demonstrated ally of peace, as seen by her support of all nine MAPA bills introduced this session. Rep. Higgins is a primary sponsor of S. 2165, resolutions to prevent the first use of nuclear weapons by the US.” State Representative Natalie Higgins is currently serving her second term as State Representative in the 4th Worcester District, which consists entirely of the city of Leominster. She also serves as a Massachusetts State Co-Director of the Women Legislators’ Lobby and was named a 2019 WiLL Pacesetter for her work on the Joint Resolution on No First Use. Rep. Higgins is a former nonprofit director and attorney, and has focused on being accessible and available to Leominster residents with early morning and evening office hours. Her priorities in the State House include fighting for high-quality public education from pre-school to college, bringing down the cost of healthcare, supporting working families, and ending sexual and domestic violence. ### Progressive Democrats of Massachusetts (PDM) endorses Rep. Natalie Higgins in her re-election bid8/24/2020 For Immediate Release
August 24, 2020 Contact: Natalie Higgins, NatalieMarieHiggins@gmail.com, 978-602-3772 Progressive Democrats of Massachusetts (PDM) is delighted to announce our endorsement of Natalie Higgins in her campaign to represent the Worcester 4th District and Leominster in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. PDM is a statewide network of progressive activists, dedicated to promoting economic, social, and environmental justice, truly democratic government, and progressive values in Massachusetts. Active since 2003, PDM pursues these goals through sustained grassroots work at the state and local levels by advocating on issues, supporting progressive candidates, and enhancing the capacity and effectiveness of activists through trainings, network building, and collaboration with other progressive organizations. In each election cycle, PDM focuses on a targeted set of races that can make a significant contribution to building a state legislature that will advance a progressive agenda and ensure an open and transparent legislative process that enhances citizen engagement in our democracy. We are proud to endorse Natalie Higgins. She is running for re-election and in four years has achieved leadership roles in the House as the Vice Chair of the House Committee on Personnel and Administration and a member of the Joint Committee on Ways & Means. She is a strong progressive voice in the House and supports high-quality, affordable public education from pre-K through college; physical and mental health care is a basic human right; access to affordable, high-quality housing for all; and a fairer tax system. She has advocated for small businesses and entrepreneurs; workers’, women’s, and LGBTQ rights; clean energy technology; and actively combating climate change. Natalie previously worked as a non-profit director at PHENOM (a higher education advocacy organization) and as a rape crisis counselor. John Lippitt, a member of PDM’s Leadership Team, said, “We at PDM are enthusiastically endorsing Natalie because she has the experience, energy, and commitment to tackle the serious challenges her district and our Commonwealth are facing during this coronavirus pandemic. She knows how to engage her constituents, work with others to build coalitions to get things done, and provide leadership. We urge the voters of her district to vote for her and return her to the legislature.” For Immediate Release
August 21, 2020 Contact: Natalie Higgins, NatalieMarieHiggins@gmail.com, 978-602-3772 NARAL PRO-CHOICE MASSACHUSETTS ENDORSES STATE REP. NATALIE HIGGINS IN HER RE-ELECTION BID NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts endorsed State Representative Natalie Higgins (D-Leominster) in her re-election campaign in the 4th Worcester District. NARAL is the leading grassroots pro-choice advocacy organization in the Commonwealth. NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts works to protect every person’s right to access the full range of reproductive health options, including preventing unintended pregnancy, bearing healthy children, and choosing legal abortion. "Representative Higgins is a powerful voice for women and families on Beacon Hill. She is a leader who is dedicated to empowering women in all aspects of their lives,” said Rebecca Hart Holder, Executive Director of NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts. “Representative Higgins fights tirelessly for reproductive freedom and bodily autonomy, including by advocating for passage of the ROE Act. We are proud to endorse her because she has shown that our fight is her fight.” "I am proud to work with NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts to protect reproductive freedom in Massachusetts,” said State Rep. Natalie Higgins. “We must stand up against anti-choice attacks and ensure that there are no barriers to accessing the full spectrum of reproductive health care and comprehensive LGBTQ+ inclusive sex education in the Commonwealth." State Representative Natalie Higgins is currently serving her second term as State Representative in the 4th Worcester District, which consists entirely of the city of Leominster. Rep. Higgins is a former nonprofit director and attorney, and has focused on being accessible and available to Leominster residents with early morning and evening office hours. Her priorities in the State House include fighting for high-quality public education from pre-school to college, bringing down the cost of healthcare, supporting working families, and ending sexual and domestic violence. ### For Immediate Release
August 17, 2020 Contact: Natalie Higgins, NatalieMarieHiggins@gmail.com, 978-602-3772 ENVIRONMENTAL LEAGUE OF MASSACHUSETTS ACTION FUND ENDORSES STATE REP. NATALIE HIGGINS IN HER RE-ELECTION BID The Environmental League of Massachusetts Action Fund endorsed State Representative Natalie Higgins (D-Leominster) in her re-election campaign in the 4th Worcester District. The ELM Action Fund aims to make climate change a top issue in every campaign at every level and pursues bold action to prevent the worst impacts of climate change. “Representative Higgins has been a dedicated and hardworking ally in the State House,” said Clare Kelly, Executive Director of the ELM Action Fund. “She shares ELM’s vision for a bright, equitable future and Massachusetts leading the rest of the nation in strong environmental policy.” “I am thankful to have the ELM Action Fund’s support in my re-election campaign,” said State Rep. Natalie Higgins. “I look forward to continuing our work together to pass bold solutions for combating climate change and protecting our environment.” State Representative Natalie Higgins is currently serving her second term as State Representative in the 4th Worcester District, which consists entirely of the city of Leominster. Rep. Higgins is a former nonprofit director and attorney, and has focused on being accessible and available to Leominster residents with early morning and evening office hours. Her priorities in the State House include fighting for high-quality public education from pre-school to college, bringing down the cost of healthcare, supporting working families, and ending sexual and domestic violence. ### MASSACHUSETTS TEACHERS ASSOCIATION ENDORSES STATE REP. NATALIE HIGGINS IN HER RE-ELECTION BID8/14/2020 For Immediate Release
August 14, 2020 Contact: Natalie Higgins, NatalieMarieHiggins@gmail.com, 978-602-3772 MASSACHUSETTS TEACHERS ASSOCIATION ENDORSES STATE REP. NATALIE HIGGINS IN HER RE-ELECTION BID The Massachusetts Teachers Association endorsed State Representative Natalie Higgins (D-Leominster) in her re-election campaign in the 4th Worcester District. Made up of teachers, faculty, and staff of both public and private schools in the Commonwealth, the MTA represents over 110,000 members across Massachusetts. Their work protects the rights of educators and improves the quality of education available to Massachusetts’ youth. “Natalie Higgins has been an unwavering advocate for public education at all levels,” said Massachusetts Teachers Association President Merrie Najimy. “From supporting the Student Opportunity Act to being a leader in the fight for public higher education funding and affordability, Natalie is a voice for educators and students on Beacon Hill. We can count on Natalie Higgins to continue to support public education in both her actions and her words.” “It's no surprise that I care deeply about public education, from early to higher ed,” said State Rep. Natalie Higgins. “I am so thankful to have the support of the Massachusetts Teachers Association and to continue to work with them to ensure that every student in Leominster has access to the education they deserve, that we fully fund the Student Opportunity Act, and create a path for debt-free, public higher education.” State Representative Natalie Higgins is currently serving her second term as State Representative in the 4th Worcester District, which consists entirely of the city of Leominster. Rep. Higgins is a former nonprofit director and attorney, and has focused on being accessible and available to Leominster residents with early morning and evening office hours. Her priorities in the State House include fighting for high-quality public education from pre-school to college, bringing down the cost of healthcare, supporting working families, and ending sexual and domestic violence. ### |
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