Bringing Beacon Hill to You State Senator John F. Keenan Abington, Braintree, Hanover, Holbrook, Quincy, & Rockland April Newsletter In the District I kicked off April with an official announcement, sharing my intent to run. A promise I lived up to through my participation in the recent Interfaith Social Services “Stop the Stigma” 5K run/walk. The event had a great turnout, with runners, walkers (like me), and supporters of all ages joining together to raise awareness and s

BOSTON— On April 9, the Massachusetts Senate approved legislation that will provide $750,000 in education and transportation investments in the Norfolk and Plymouth District. “I am pleased to help the municipalities I represent realize these projects with this funding,” said Senator John F. Keenan. “Throughout the year, when I meet with constituents and municipal leaders, I take note of their needs and requests. This supplemental budget presented a great opportunity to get mo

Bringing Beacon Hill to You State Senator John F. Keenan Abington, Braintree, Hanover, Holbrook, Quincy, & Rockland March Newsletter In the District I enjoyed the opportunity to discuss local issues during office hours I held at all the Councils on Aging in the district. I enjoy these opportunities to meet with constituents to not only help with individual concerns, but to discuss local, state, and national issues. The topics and conversations are always interesting, and I va

This is my official announcement that I am running. It comes at a time when being a force for change is more urgent than ever. I hope you will join me on April 25 for the Interfaith Social Services 'Stop the Stigma' 5k. Sign up or donate here . This is no joke.

Last week I went on State View on Quincy Access Television. Mark Crosby and we chatted about what is happening in the Senate, the office, and elsewhere.

The Bettor Health Act, Senator John F. Keenan’s (D-Quincy) bill to improve regulations surrounding sports betting, overcame a significant legislative hurdle on March 6. The bill received a favorable report from the Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies and was referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means. Senate leadership will determine whether and when to bring the bill before the Senate. The Bettor Health Act addresses specific public-

Bringing Beacon Hill to You State Senator John F. Keenan Abington, Braintree, Hanover, Holbrook, Quincy, & Rockland February Newsletter For such a short month, so much went on in the district and the office. Be sure to see the dates and times for office hours, happening throughout March. Read the newsletter in its original form here . In the District In this year of the Fire Horse, I celebrated Chinese Lunar New Year first in Braintree, then in Quincy, and finally at the Stat

Last week I went on Community Chat on Abington Community Access. Host Kevin Tocci and I covered the Governor's budget, what’s recently passed in the Senate, and more.