Massachusetts Archives

Testimony in Support of MA S. 1559

November 2, 2021

Written Testimony before the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security In support of S. 1559, An Act Relative to Inmate Telephone Calls.

COVID-Driven Utility Arrearages: Implications for Policy in Massachusetts and the Nation

February 23, 2021

The COVID-19 crisis placed millions of Americans in financial peril, hitting households of color particularly hard. In response, moratoriums on utility shutoffs were instituted in many states across the country to protect customers from the immediate danger of termination. However, some states’ moratoriums have already expired, or, were never instituted in the first place, meaning…

Support Testimony - MA S. 2150/H. 3352, An Act Relative to Electric Ratepayer Protections

July 28, 2021

NCLC has been actively involved in advocacy for consumers who have been financially harmed by alternative (or competitive) energy supply companies. We have released a report and an issue brief which both describe the common abusive sales practices and inflated prices which have harmed so many Massachusetts consumers, with a particular emphasis on the unfair…

Testimony Before the MA Joint Financial Services Committee Supporting An Act Relative to Family Financial Protection

October 27, 2015

Testimony of April Kuehnhoff, Staff Attorney at the National Consumer Law Center on behalf of its low-income clients, before the Joint Financial Services Committee in support of MA S.146/H.804: An Act relative to family financial protection.

Utilities Advocacy for Low-Income Households in Massachusetts (2019 4th Edition)

January 1, 2019

This manual is written both as training material that NCLC distributes to trainees in connection with the basic utility rights trainings we deliver in Massachusetts, as well as a free-standing handbook for those who help clients with their utility problems but who cannot attend the training.

NCLC Comments in Response to an Inquiry by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities

June 14, 2021

A letter encouraging the Department to consider how the public can have a greater impact on policies so that decisions will promote better economic and environmental outcomes for the greatest number of the Commonwealth’s citizens.

Massachusetts Senate Support Letter for MA S2734, the Debt Collection Fairness Act

June 23, 2020

43 Massachusetts groups urge a swift vote on An Act Relative to Fairness in Debt Collection, or the “Debt Collection Fairness Act (DCFA).”

Massachusetts House Support Letter for MA H4694, the Debt Collection Fairness Act

June 23, 2020

The 43 Massachusetts groups below respectfully urge you to swiftly report out favorably to the Floor for a vote, An Act Relative to Fairness in Debt Collection, or the “Debt Collection Fairness Act (DCFA)” which currently sits before your committee.

Mantener La Calefaccion y Las Luces Encendidas: Para Los Residentes De Massachusetts

December 1, 2013

Spanish language utility advocacy flyer.

Keeping the Heat and Lights on for Massachusetts Residents

January 1, 2013

Brochure on Massachusetts utility rights & programs.

Testimony Regarding Deceptive and Abusive Practices by Competitive Energy Suppliers (Massachusetts)

January 27, 2020

Testimony by Jen Bosco in hearing on Massachusetts S. 195 and H. 331, An Act Relative to Protecting Residential Electric Customers

Group Letter Urging Massachusetts Legislators to Pass No Cost Calls Legislation

September 3, 2020

The Massachusetts State Legislature must act now to address the ongoing extraction of vital resources from families, predominantly Black and Brown, seeking to stay connected to incarcerated loved ones. We urge you to pass S. 2846 to remove the cost barrier to phone calls for incarcerated people and their families.

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