Cindy Friedman

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Massachusetts has some of the highest business costs in the nation, and many small employers in your district cite healthcare mandates and payroll taxes as significant burdens. What steps, if any, are you willing to take in the State Senate to reduce the regulatory and tax load on small businesses while preserving employee protections?

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As Chair of the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing, what concrete progress have you made toward reducing out-of-pocket costs for Massachusetts residents who are underinsured, and what is your timeline for advancing legislation that addresses hospital price transparency and affordability?

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Residents across Massachusetts report that the MBTA and regional transit authorities serving your district remain unreliable and underfunded. How are you using your position in the State Senate to ensure that transportation funding commitments are met and that constituents in your district see measurable service improvements?