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August 28, 2020 Contact: Natalie Higgins, [email protected], 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. ###
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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, [email protected], 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, [email protected], 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, [email protected], 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, [email protected], 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. ### For Immediate Release
August 12, 2020 Contact: Natalie Higgins, [email protected], 978-602-3772 MASSACHUSETTS AFL-CIO ENDORSES STATE REP. NATALIE HIGGINS IN HER RE-ELECTION BID The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations of Massachusetts endorsed State Representative Natalie Higgins (D-Leominster) in her re-election campaign in the 4th Worcester District. The AFL-CIO strives to ensure all working people are treated fairly, with decent paychecks and benefits, safe jobs, dignity, and equal opportunities. “On behalf of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO Executive Council and our nearly half a million working families across the Commonwealth, I am proud to announce our enthusiastic endorsement of Rep. Natalie Higgins for re-election in the 4th Worcester House District,” said Steven Tolman, President of the AFL-CIO of Massachusetts. “We are confident that Rep. Higgins will continue to be a champion for every single worker in Massachusetts, whether they are in a union or have yet to be organized. From fighting for living wages and quality benefits to ensuring safe conditions in our workplaces and our neighborhoods to advocating for a strong public education system for all of our students, we know that Natalie Higgins will continue to stand with working people as our state Representative from the 4th Worcester District.” "I am grateful to have the endorsement of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO Executive Council," said State Rep. Natalie Higgins. "I look forward to continuing to work with all of their members to lift up workers' voices to make the city of Leominster, and the entire Commonwealth, a stronger community." 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. ### PLANNED PARENTHOOD ADVOCACY FUND ENDORSES STATE REP. NATALIE HIGGINS IN HER RE-ELECTION BID8/7/2020 For Immediate Release
August 7, 2020 Contact: Natalie Higgins, [email protected], 978-602-3772 PLANNED PARENTHOOD ADVOCACY FUND ENDORSES STATE REP. NATALIE HIGGINS IN HER RE-ELECTION BID The Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of Massachusetts endorsed State Representative Natalie Higgins (D-Leominster) in her re-election campaign in the 4th Worcester District. The PPAF works to protect and increase access to reproductive health care by advocating for state policies, electing local champions, and organizing supporters to transform Massachusetts into a national leader for reproductive health, rights, and freedom. “Massachusetts has long been at the forefront in the fight for reproductive rights because of leaders like Rep. Natalie Higgins,” said Dr. Jennifer Childs-Roshak, President of the Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of Massachusetts. “Rep. Higgins has a strong record advocating for smart sexual and reproductive health policies and is a staunch champion of the ROE Act, pushing to eliminate barriers to abortion care that disproportionately harm Black and brown people, young people, and people with low incomes. The Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund is proud to endorse Rep. Natalie Higgins as a ROE Act Champion and work alongside her to immediately pass the ROE Act and ensure safe, legal abortion is accessible to all.” “I am thankful to have the support of the Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund and to continue our work to advance reproductive health care access across the Commonwealth,” said State Representative 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 4, 2020 Contact: Natalie Higgins, [email protected], 978-602-3772 BAY STATE STONEWALL DEMOCRATS ENDORSES STATE REP. NATALIE HIGGINS IN HER RE-ELECTION BID The Bay State Stonewall Democrats endorsed State Representative Natalie Higgins (D-Leominster) in her re-election campaign in the 4th Worcester District. The BSSD advocates for the LGBTQ+ community within the Democratic party. "Rep. Natalie Higgins is a strong voice for the LGBTQ+ community on Beacon Hill and we are thrilled to endorse her for re-election,” said BSSD Board Co-Chair, Jeremy Comeau. “Rep. Higgins will continue to advocate in the House for LGBTQ+ equality and we are lucky to have her on our side." In this session, Rep. Higgins supported successful legislation that prohibits the medically discredited and controversial practice of gender conversion therapy. The bill was signed into law by Governor Charlie Baker in April of 2019. “I am thankful to have the support of the Bay State Stonewall Democrats and to continue our work to advance LGBTQ+ rights across the Commonwealth,” said State Representative 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. ### MASSACHUSETTS NURSES ASSOCIATION ENDORSES STATE REP. NATALIE HIGGINS IN HER RE-ELECTION BID8/1/2020 For Immediate Release
August 1, 2020 Contact: Natalie Higgins, [email protected], 978-602-3772 MASSACHUSETTS NURSES ASSOCIATION ENDORSES STATE REP. NATALIE HIGGINS IN HER RE-ELECTION BID The Massachusetts Nurses Association endorsed State Representative Natalie Higgins (D-Leominster) in her re-election campaign in the 4th Worcester District. With more than 23,000 members, the Massachusetts Nurses Association is the largest and most effective union and professional association of registered nurses and health professionals in the state of Massachusetts. “Since she was elected in 2016, Representative Higgins has been a fierce advocate for registered nurses and the patients we care for,” said Donna Kelly Williams, RN, President of the Massachusetts Nurses Association. “She has worked closely with the nurses in her district and led the legislative delegation to fight against dangerous staffing cuts and unsafe conditions at UMass-Memorial Health Alliance Hospitals. She strongly opposes unit and service closures that limit access to the healthcare her constituents deserve.” On Higgins’ record, Kelly-Williams remarked, “We can consistently count on her leadership at the State House to promote important legislation that will improve patient safety and protect nurses and their practice. The Massachusetts Nurses Association is proud to once again endorse Natalie Higgins for State Representative of the 4th Worcester District.” “I am so thankful for the partnership I have with the MNA and our nurses in Leominster and across the state. I relied on their stories from the front lines to ensure we are protecting our health care workers and our residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. I look forward to continuing to work with them to ensure we have a healthcare system that is affordable and available to our residents, meeting our needs and keeping us safe and healthy,” said State Representative 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. ### |
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