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The Greater Boston Food Bank honors Representative Andy X. Vargas as Public Advocate of the Year
BOSTON – Jan. 24, 2020 – The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB), the largest hunger-relief organization in New England, honored State...
Office of Rep. Vargas
Jan 27, 20203 min read
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Rep. Vargas on WGBH Discussing Breakfast After The Bell Bill
After the House passed breakfast after the bell legislation filed by Rep. Vargas, he joined Erin McAleer, President of Project Bread on...
Office of Rep. Vargas
Dec 8, 20191 min read
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Vargas’s “Breakfast After the Bell” Bill Passes Massachusetts House of Representatives Unanimously
Earlier today, the Massachusetts House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 591, An Act regarding breakfast after the bell....
Office of Rep. Vargas
Nov 20, 20192 min read
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Haverhill Promise, Literacy Initiative Reaches Milestone
Haverhill Promise was launched in February of 2018 as a citywide grade level reading initiative. Rep. Vargas, alongside school committee...
Office of Rep. Vargas
Aug 25, 20191 min read
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Haverhill Schools Will Now Offer Universal Free Breakfast & Lunch
It's official! Breakfast & lunch are free for all Haverhill Public Schools students. Thanks to the Community Eligible Provision— a...
Office of Rep. Vargas
Aug 20, 20191 min read
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House Passes Balanced Budget with Key Investments in Haverhill
Representative Andy X.Vargas secured key investments for Haverhill in the balanced House budget finalized last night. The Fiscal Year...
Office of Rep. Vargas
Apr 26, 20192 min read
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Time to end food insecurity among Mass. children
School meal policies can make a big difference The following op-ed originally appeared in Commonwealth Magazine. WITH THE HOLIDAY season...
Office of Rep. Vargas
Dec 22, 20183 min read
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Keynote Address at Generation Citizen Civics Day 2018
Clip of keynote and prepared remarks in text Good afternoon! Thank you all so very much for this thoughtful award. More importantly,...
Office of Rep. Vargas
Dec 15, 20185 min read
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Vargas Helps Deliver State Approval for Consentino School Renovations
HAVERHILL, MA— Representative Andy X. Vargas along with Haverhill Mayor Jim Fiorentini and Haverhill Public Schools Superintendent...
Office of Rep. Vargas
Dec 12, 20182 min read
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Haverhill Hackathon Produces Promising Software & An Engaging Night
Rep. Vargas and a dedicated steering committee put together the city's first Hackathon 16 teams of hackers, 24 hours, tons of fun. The...
Office of Rep. Vargas
Nov 18, 20181 min read
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Civics Education Signed Into Law After Years of Advocacy
Rep. Vargas has been working on civics since he was 16. Rep. Vargas reflected on the passage of the bill in a Facebook Post: Today—...
Office of Rep. Vargas
Nov 9, 20181 min read
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Neighborhood Gun Violence Prevention Program Highlighted in Huffington Post
Rep. Vargas led the way in the creation of this public health focused program Read the full piece here. “To Vargas, the legislature’s...
Office of Rep. Vargas
Nov 2, 20181 min read
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