Congresswoman Lori Trahan
@trahan.house.gov
Proudly representing Massachusetts' 3rd District in the United States Congress.
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American families have seen, on average, a 13 percent increase in their home electricity prices this year alone.
Meanwhile, Donald Trump calls the affordability crisis in our country a hoax.
Not surprising from a guy building a ballroom while Americans struggle to pay their bills.
Meanwhile, Donald Trump calls the affordability crisis in our country a hoax.
Not surprising from a guy building a ballroom while Americans struggle to pay their bills.
December 6, 2025 at 9:04 PM
American families have seen, on average, a 13 percent increase in their home electricity prices this year alone.
Meanwhile, Donald Trump calls the affordability crisis in our country a hoax.
Not surprising from a guy building a ballroom while Americans struggle to pay their bills.
Meanwhile, Donald Trump calls the affordability crisis in our country a hoax.
Not surprising from a guy building a ballroom while Americans struggle to pay their bills.
Good news! After nearly three weeks of delays, LIHEAP funds for this winter have finally been released.
Families who need help affording their heating bills can check if they qualify and apply here:
Families who need help affording their heating bills can check if they qualify and apply here:
Customer Portal
www.toapply.org
December 5, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Good news! After nearly three weeks of delays, LIHEAP funds for this winter have finally been released.
Families who need help affording their heating bills can check if they qualify and apply here:
Families who need help affording their heating bills can check if they qualify and apply here:
Thanks to @massgovernor.bsky.social, students at Fitchburg State and several other schools across the Commonwealth will receive $25 million in financial aid to pursue a degree in behavioral health.
Central Mass. students gain access to $25M for behavioral health education
Students at five Central Massachusetts colleges and universities now have access to $25 million to support their behavioral health educations as the Commonwealth of Massachusetts enters into the secon...
wbjournal.com
December 5, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Thanks to @massgovernor.bsky.social, students at Fitchburg State and several other schools across the Commonwealth will receive $25 million in financial aid to pursue a degree in behavioral health.
Donald Trump’s reckless tariffs are making life unaffordable for families. Now, they’ve caused us to lose manufacturing jobs for NINE straight months, a dangerous sign for our economy.
Republicans in Congress must act to end Trump's tariffs.
Republicans in Congress must act to end Trump's tariffs.
U.S. Manufacturing Contracts for Ninth Straight Month
Tariffs, which have increased costs for sourcing materials, continue to weigh on U.S. producers.
www.wsj.com
December 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Donald Trump’s reckless tariffs are making life unaffordable for families. Now, they’ve caused us to lose manufacturing jobs for NINE straight months, a dangerous sign for our economy.
Republicans in Congress must act to end Trump's tariffs.
Republicans in Congress must act to end Trump's tariffs.
If you have a nurse in your life, you probably already know this – they’re pissed right now.
That’s because Donald Trump just decided that their nursing degrees aren’t “professional.”
Talk about a slap in the face.
That’s because Donald Trump just decided that their nursing degrees aren’t “professional.”
Talk about a slap in the face.
December 4, 2025 at 11:39 PM
If you have a nurse in your life, you probably already know this – they’re pissed right now.
That’s because Donald Trump just decided that their nursing degrees aren’t “professional.”
Talk about a slap in the face.
That’s because Donald Trump just decided that their nursing degrees aren’t “professional.”
Talk about a slap in the face.
Last week, four Lowell firefighters were honored for their courageous actions that saved a woman's life during a terrible fire in February.
Our firefighters step up every day to protect our communities, and it's great to see them getting the recognition they deserve!
Our firefighters step up every day to protect our communities, and it's great to see them getting the recognition they deserve!
Lowell firefighters honored for saving life during downtown blaze in February
WORCESTER — Four members of the Lowell Fire Department were honored last week for saving a woman’s life during a February blaze that tore through multiple Central Street businesses in the pre…
www.lowellsun.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Last week, four Lowell firefighters were honored for their courageous actions that saved a woman's life during a terrible fire in February.
Our firefighters step up every day to protect our communities, and it's great to see them getting the recognition they deserve!
Our firefighters step up every day to protect our communities, and it's great to see them getting the recognition they deserve!
It’s official! The holiday season is here, and Lowell kicked it off this weekend with the City of Lights festival.
It’s great to see families and friends from across our community coming together to ring in this holiday season with this great tradition.
It’s great to see families and friends from across our community coming together to ring in this holiday season with this great tradition.
Lowell sparkles as the City of Lights festival ushers in the holiday season
LOWELL — Christmastime has officially arrived in the Mill City.
www.lowellsun.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:48 AM
It’s official! The holiday season is here, and Lowell kicked it off this weekend with the City of Lights festival.
It’s great to see families and friends from across our community coming together to ring in this holiday season with this great tradition.
It’s great to see families and friends from across our community coming together to ring in this holiday season with this great tradition.
For 50 years, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act has supported our students with disabilities and their families.
Donald Trump cannot be allowed to dismantle this landmark law that helps students achieve their full potential.
Donald Trump cannot be allowed to dismantle this landmark law that helps students achieve their full potential.
A landmark law funding special education survived bipartisan support for 50 years. Now, it faces uncertainty under Trump. - The Boston Globe
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act sends billions of dollars a year to states to fund special ed services.
www.bostonglobe.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:44 PM
For 50 years, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act has supported our students with disabilities and their families.
Donald Trump cannot be allowed to dismantle this landmark law that helps students achieve their full potential.
Donald Trump cannot be allowed to dismantle this landmark law that helps students achieve their full potential.
Big news for families in Fitchburg & Leominster, and everywhere in between: Phase III of the Twin Cities Rail Trail is officially open and brings folks together with a safe and accessible way to get around, stay healthy and enjoy the area.
Twin Cities Rail Trail phase III completed, connects cities’ downtowns
LEOMINSTER — The completion of phase III of the Twin Cities Rail Trail was celebrated with a ribbon cutting. The Nov. 14 event was held at the trail terminus at the corner of Water Street and Depot…
www.sentinelandenterprise.com
December 3, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Big news for families in Fitchburg & Leominster, and everywhere in between: Phase III of the Twin Cities Rail Trail is officially open and brings folks together with a safe and accessible way to get around, stay healthy and enjoy the area.
Massachusetts hospitals are bracing for the impact of Republicans' decision to cut $1 TRILLION from Americans' health care, the single largest cut in our country's history.
The consequences will be devastating for so many families.
The consequences will be devastating for so many families.
Massachusetts hospitals are already strained. With Medicaid cuts, some could face financial ruin. - The Boston Globe
The loss of so many federal dollars will exact the greatest toll on "safety-net" hospitals, experts say, with some possibly even facing bankruptcy.
www.bostonglobe.com
December 3, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Massachusetts hospitals are bracing for the impact of Republicans' decision to cut $1 TRILLION from Americans' health care, the single largest cut in our country's history.
The consequences will be devastating for so many families.
The consequences will be devastating for so many families.
Thrilled to congratulate Dr. Tara Goodhue from Lowell on being named Massachusetts Teacher of the Year!
Lowell High School shaped who I am because of teachers who showed up every day for their students. Dr. Goodhue continues that proud tradition and represents the very best of our community.
Lowell High School shaped who I am because of teachers who showed up every day for their students. Dr. Goodhue continues that proud tradition and represents the very best of our community.
Lowell High’s Tara Goodhue MA Teacher of the Year
LOWELL — There are 80,000 teachers in the commonwealth, but only one of them is selected as a Teacher of the Year. Out of 200 nominations, Tara Goodhue, a science teacher at Lowell High School, rec…
www.lowellsun.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Thrilled to congratulate Dr. Tara Goodhue from Lowell on being named Massachusetts Teacher of the Year!
Lowell High School shaped who I am because of teachers who showed up every day for their students. Dr. Goodhue continues that proud tradition and represents the very best of our community.
Lowell High School shaped who I am because of teachers who showed up every day for their students. Dr. Goodhue continues that proud tradition and represents the very best of our community.
How can Donald Trump claim to care about drug trafficking while pardoning the guy who enabled years of drug trafficking on an industrial scale? Gross hypocrisy.
White House defends pardon of ex-Honduran president convicted of drug trafficking
“He was opposed to the values of the previous administration and they charged him because he was president of Honduras,” Leavitt said.
www.politico.com
December 2, 2025 at 10:21 PM
How can Donald Trump claim to care about drug trafficking while pardoning the guy who enabled years of drug trafficking on an industrial scale? Gross hypocrisy.
Last night, my Creating Hope Reauthorization Act passed unanimously in the House! This bipartisan bill will make sure every child confronting a rare disease has access to the most effective therapies and give parents confidence that lifesaving options will remain within reach.
House Passes Trahan Bill to Advance Rare Disease Treatments for Kids
trahan.house.gov
December 2, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Last night, my Creating Hope Reauthorization Act passed unanimously in the House! This bipartisan bill will make sure every child confronting a rare disease has access to the most effective therapies and give parents confidence that lifesaving options will remain within reach.
Right now, more than 1 in 8 Massachusetts residents are burdened with medical debt – most of them are insured.
The GOP’s cruel health care cuts will make health care more expensive and further out of reach for hundreds of thousands of our neighbors.
The GOP’s cruel health care cuts will make health care more expensive and further out of reach for hundreds of thousands of our neighbors.
More than 12 percent of Mass. residents have medical debt, and the number ‘will only grow’ amid federal cuts - The Boston Globe
The vast majority of those people were insured when bills started to pile up, according to a new report released by a state agency.
www.bostonglobe.com
November 30, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Right now, more than 1 in 8 Massachusetts residents are burdened with medical debt – most of them are insured.
The GOP’s cruel health care cuts will make health care more expensive and further out of reach for hundreds of thousands of our neighbors.
The GOP’s cruel health care cuts will make health care more expensive and further out of reach for hundreds of thousands of our neighbors.
It’s Small Business Saturday! Massachusetts is home to incredible small businesses that keep our communities strong.
Shop local and show love to the businesses that make our cities and towns so special.
Shop local and show love to the businesses that make our cities and towns so special.
November 29, 2025 at 7:08 PM
It’s Small Business Saturday! Massachusetts is home to incredible small businesses that keep our communities strong.
Shop local and show love to the businesses that make our cities and towns so special.
Shop local and show love to the businesses that make our cities and towns so special.
Even with months to get any kind of plan together, Republicans are still scrambling with no plan.
Their chaos and infighting won’t lower costs or protect coverage for hardworking families. @housedemocrats.bsky.social are continuing the fight for affordable health care.
Their chaos and infighting won’t lower costs or protect coverage for hardworking families. @housedemocrats.bsky.social are continuing the fight for affordable health care.
Obamacare premiums are skyrocketing. Republicans can’t figure out what to do.
GOP lawmakers knew subsidies were expiring and premiums would spike, but no clear, conservative alternative emerged.
www.politico.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Even with months to get any kind of plan together, Republicans are still scrambling with no plan.
Their chaos and infighting won’t lower costs or protect coverage for hardworking families. @housedemocrats.bsky.social are continuing the fight for affordable health care.
Their chaos and infighting won’t lower costs or protect coverage for hardworking families. @housedemocrats.bsky.social are continuing the fight for affordable health care.
In MA-3, we don’t wait for the holidays to look out for one another, it’s who we are year-round.
Last weekend’s incredible turnout for the Merrimack Valley winter drive is just the latest reminder: when neighbors need help, our community shows up.
Last weekend’s incredible turnout for the Merrimack Valley winter drive is just the latest reminder: when neighbors need help, our community shows up.
Food, clothing donations flow in ahead of holidays
NORTH ANDOVER — The on-and-off rain showers Saturday morning were no match for the steady stream of Merrimack Valley residents pulling into The Eagle-Tribune parking lot — each car’s trunk
www.eagletribune.com
November 28, 2025 at 4:10 PM
In MA-3, we don’t wait for the holidays to look out for one another, it’s who we are year-round.
Last weekend’s incredible turnout for the Merrimack Valley winter drive is just the latest reminder: when neighbors need help, our community shows up.
Last weekend’s incredible turnout for the Merrimack Valley winter drive is just the latest reminder: when neighbors need help, our community shows up.
My heart goes out to the family & loved ones of Specialist Beckstrom tonight as they mourn this unimaginable loss, and I’m continuing to pray for the best for Staff Sgt. Wolfe.
A tragedy beyond words.
A tragedy beyond words.
Trump says one of the two West Virginia National Guard members shot by Afghan national has died
President Donald Trump said that one of the two West Virginia National Guard members shot by an Afghan national near the White House had died.
apnews.com
November 28, 2025 at 2:51 AM
My heart goes out to the family & loved ones of Specialist Beckstrom tonight as they mourn this unimaginable loss, and I’m continuing to pray for the best for Staff Sgt. Wolfe.
A tragedy beyond words.
A tragedy beyond words.
Happy Thanksgiving, from my family to yours! Grateful today and every day for the hardworking families across MA3 who make our communities strong 🦃
November 27, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Happy Thanksgiving, from my family to yours! Grateful today and every day for the hardworking families across MA3 who make our communities strong 🦃
Thanks to @massgovernor.bsky.social’s Hunger Free Campus Initiative, students across the Commonwealth can focus on their education, not where their next meal will come from.
With campus hunger doubling since 2019, this work has never been more urgent.
With campus hunger doubling since 2019, this work has never been more urgent.
The number of Mass. college students who are food insecure has skyrocketed - Boston Business Journal
The number of Massachusetts public college students struggling to afford food has more than doubled since 2019, reaching nearly 40% last year.
www.bizjournals.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Thanks to @massgovernor.bsky.social’s Hunger Free Campus Initiative, students across the Commonwealth can focus on their education, not where their next meal will come from.
With campus hunger doubling since 2019, this work has never been more urgent.
With campus hunger doubling since 2019, this work has never been more urgent.
Republicans have made it crystal clear that they have no plan to protect affordable health care for hardworking families.
Johnson told White House that Republicans aren't interested in extending ACA subsidies, sources say
House Speaker Mike Johnson delivered the message in a phone call with the White House.
www.cbsnews.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Republicans have made it crystal clear that they have no plan to protect affordable health care for hardworking families.
Reposted by Congresswoman Lori Trahan
The Republican govt shutdown is over, but Trump is still leaving our families in the cold.
With over 150,000 households in MA dependent on LIHEAP to pay their home heating bills in the winter, I'm joining @trahan.house.gov & nearly 100 Dems demanding Trump release these funds NOW.
With over 150,000 households in MA dependent on LIHEAP to pay their home heating bills in the winter, I'm joining @trahan.house.gov & nearly 100 Dems demanding Trump release these funds NOW.
Mass. families delay turning on heat as LIHEAP funds stall
Gov. Maura Healey urged the Trump administration to release delayed LIHEAP funds as Massachusetts families keep thermostats low, fearing winter heating bills.
www.wcvb.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:04 PM
The Republican govt shutdown is over, but Trump is still leaving our families in the cold.
With over 150,000 households in MA dependent on LIHEAP to pay their home heating bills in the winter, I'm joining @trahan.house.gov & nearly 100 Dems demanding Trump release these funds NOW.
With over 150,000 households in MA dependent on LIHEAP to pay their home heating bills in the winter, I'm joining @trahan.house.gov & nearly 100 Dems demanding Trump release these funds NOW.
Thanksgiving is just a few days away and prices are still higher than ever thanks to Trump’s tariffs and inflation.
This was a policy choice. It didn’t have to happen.
This was a policy choice. It didn’t have to happen.
Exclusive | Grocery prices to remain high through Thanksgiving despite Trump’s tariff pardon — here’s when coffee prices will ease
“Our coffee prices will probably go down after Christmas,” said Stew Leonard, owner of the eponymous suburban grocery chain. “We ordered enough product to get us through the holidays.”
nypost.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Thanksgiving is just a few days away and prices are still higher than ever thanks to Trump’s tariffs and inflation.
This was a policy choice. It didn’t have to happen.
This was a policy choice. It didn’t have to happen.
I’ve talked a lot about the severe consequences of many actions being taken by the Trump administration.
While gutting the Endangered Species Act might not seem as serious, it’s actually terrible for our environment and for our country. It needs to be called out.
While gutting the Endangered Species Act might not seem as serious, it’s actually terrible for our environment and for our country. It needs to be called out.
Trump administration seeks to roll back protections for imperiled species and their habitat
President Donald Trump’s administration is moving to roll back protections for imperiled species and the places they live.
apnews.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:23 PM
I’ve talked a lot about the severe consequences of many actions being taken by the Trump administration.
While gutting the Endangered Species Act might not seem as serious, it’s actually terrible for our environment and for our country. It needs to be called out.
While gutting the Endangered Species Act might not seem as serious, it’s actually terrible for our environment and for our country. It needs to be called out.
The Republican Health Care crisis isn’t just going to raise premiums for folks that rely on Medicare & Medicaid, it’s also skyrocketing costs for 165 million people that receive health insurance through their employer.
Where’s the Trump health care plan?
Where’s the Trump health care plan?
Looming affordability crisis set to hit Americans with health insurance through work
It’s a perilous combination for 165 million people with employer-sponsored health insurance. Premiums are rising, while yearly pay raises shrink.
www.politico.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:11 PM
The Republican Health Care crisis isn’t just going to raise premiums for folks that rely on Medicare & Medicaid, it’s also skyrocketing costs for 165 million people that receive health insurance through their employer.
Where’s the Trump health care plan?
Where’s the Trump health care plan?