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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August 12, 2020 Contact: Natalie Higgins, NatalieMarieHiggins@gmail.com, 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, NatalieMarieHiggins@gmail.com, 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, NatalieMarieHiggins@gmail.com, 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, NatalieMarieHiggins@gmail.com, 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. ### FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 20, 2020
MEDIA CONTACT: Natalie Higgins, NatalieMarieHiggins@gmail.com, 978-602-3772 LGBTQ Victory Fund Endorses Natalie Higgins in her re-election campaign for State Representative in the 4th Worcester District National organization endorses Higgins because she is a strong voice for equality Leominster, Massachusetts – Today LGBTQ Victory Fund – the only national organization dedicated to electing LGBTQ people to public office – endorsed Natalie Higgins in her re-election campaign for State Representative in the 4th Worcester District. Higgins is one of the seven members of the LGBTQ Caucus in the Massachusetts State Legislature. “LGBTQ Victory Fund is pleased to endorse Natalie Higgins for State Representative in the 4th Worcester District,” said Mayor Annise Parker, President & CEO of LGBTQ Victory Fund. “Natalie’s commitment to smart public policy that addresses the real concerns of her constituents makes her the best candidate in this race. When she wins in November, Natalie will continue to be a strong LGBTQ voice for equality in Leominster and the Commonwealth.” LGBTQ people remain severely underrepresented in government nationwide – holding just 0.15 percent of elected positions despite representing at least 4.5 percent of the U.S. population, according to Gallup. As an openly LGBTQ leader, Higgins will continue to be an unwavering voice for equality in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. Her priorities in the State House are fighting for high-quality public education from preschool to college, bringing down the cost of healthcare, supporting our working families, and ending sexual and domestic violence. Victory Fund will promote Higgins’s endorsement among its hundreds of thousands of supporters nationwide. More information about Victory Fund can be found at victoryfund.org. ### For Immediate Release
July 17, 2020 Contact: Natalie Higgins, NatalieMarieHiggins@gmail.com, 978-602-3772 MASSACHUSETTS SIERRA CLUB ENDORSES STATE REP. NATALIE HIGGINS IN HER RE-ELECTION BID The Massachusetts Sierra Club endorsed State Representative Natalie Higgins (D-Leominster) in her re-election campaign. The Sierra Club works to protect the environment by connecting activists, volunteers, and supporters to voice concern and demand action. In this session, Rep. Higgins collaborated with Rep. Andy Vargas (D-Haverhill) introducing legislation that would study incentives for low-income households to reduce their energy consumption and greenhouse gas pollution and establish two pilot programs in gateway cities. "Natalie Higgins has been a vital ally in advocating for renewable energy, environmental justice, and clean air and water,” said Jonathan Cohn, Secretary of the Massachusetts chapter of the Sierra Club. “The 2020s will be the decade in which the decisions we make determine whether or not we can maintain a livable planet, and we need legislators like Natalie in the fight." "I am proud to partner with environmental champions like the Sierra Club to ensure we're taking bold action to tackle climate change and promote environmental justice across the Commonwealth," 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. ### Massachusetts Voters for Animals Endorses State Rep. Natalie Higgins in her Re-election Bid7/13/2020 For Immediate Release July 13, 2020 Contact: Natalie Higgins, NatalieMarieHiggins@gmail.com, 978-602-3772 MASSACHUSETTS VOTERS FOR ANIMALS ENDORSES STATE REP. NATALIE HIGGINS IN HER RE-ELECTION BID The Massachusetts Voters for Animals endorsed State Representative Natalie Higgins (4th Worcester) in her re-election campaign. Mass Voters for Animals works to elect the most humane-minded candidates to public office in Massachusetts so that these legislators can enact laws and policies to protect animals. In this session, Rep. Higgins introduced H.800 to regulate the sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits by breeders, targeting the worst “puppy mills” in the country that continue to sell to Massachusetts pet stores. “Mass Voters for Animals is delighted to again be endorsing Natalie Higgins because we feel she stands out as a truly compassionate person who cares about animal welfare and would continue to be a strong advocate for the prevention of cruelty,” said Marge Peppercorn, spokesperson for the Mass Voters for Animals Steering Committee. “I began my animal welfare advocacy as co-chair of the Animal Legal Defense Fund at Northeastern University School of Law," said Rep. Higgins. "Nearly a decade later, I am so proud to continue my advocacy with Mass Voters for Animals in the State House.” 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
Contact: Joe Markman, 781-571-8175, Natalie Higgins, 978-602-3772 Date: October 26, 2018 MASSACHUSETTS NURSES ASSOCIATION ENDORSES STATE REPRESENTATIVE NATALIE HIGGINS IN RE-ELECTION FOR 4th WORCESTER DISTRICT The Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA), the state’s largest union and professional association for registered nurses and health care professionals, announces its endorsement of State Representative Natalie Higgins in her bid to retain her seat in the 4th Worcester District. “Since her election to the legislature in 2016, Natalie has worked closely with the MNA and nurses in her district to stand up for patient safety and stand against those who seek to put profits ahead of patients,” said Donna Kelly-Williams, RN and president of the MNA. “The MNA is thrilled to announce our support for her reelection campaign and we look forward to continuing our close working relationship when she returns to Beacon Hill”. Representative Higgins had the MNA’s support when she first ran in 2016 and has been a champion for health care access while serving in the state legislature. This spring, she fought to tie new funding for community hospitals to those hospitals maintaining essential health services. Representative Higgins recently joined several of her colleagues in speaking out against the closure of UMass Memorial HealthAlliance Clinton Hospital’s Burbank Urgent Care Center and Pulmonary and Cardiac Rehab services on the Leominster Hospital Campus, and also the elimination of the inpatient pediatric beds at the Leominster campus. Hospital administrators opted to close the beds despite that pediatric services there were deemed essential by the state’s Department of Public Health. Higgins is also a vocal advocate for Yes on Question 1 on the November ballot which would set a safe limit on the number of patients a nurse can care for at one time in acute care hospitals. “As a State Representative from a gateway city with a community hospital, I am deeply concerned about my community’s access to healthcare services,” said Higgins. “I am proud to stand with my local nurses and the MNA to fight for essential services to remain in our community and for safe patient limits at all of our hospitals across the Commonwealth.” Higgins currently serves on Joint Committee on Higher Education, the Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses, the Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use, and Recovery, and the House Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs and Technology. The 4th Worcester legislative district consists of the City of Leominster. ### You don't have to wait until November 6th to cast your vote for Natalie Higgins for State Representative in the 4th Worcester District (Leominster).
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