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AUGUST 29, 2022 ∙ THE LOWELL SUN

Lieutenant governor candidate, state Rep. Tami Gouveia visits hometown of Lowell

"I’m running because the experiences I had as a single mom, and now, as a doctor of public health and a policy maker. I really want to take all of those experiences to really focus on putting people first when we’re passing policies on Beacon Hill.”

AUGUST 19, 2022 ∙ WBUR

WATCH: Democratic hopefuls in Mass. lieutenant governor primary face off

Gouveia will "convene experts focused on addressing root causes of issue like housing, climate change and mental health — and then recommend solutions to lawmakers."

AUGUST 3, 2022 ∙ COMMONWEALTH MAGAZINE

VIDEO: 3 Democrats make the case for being Maura Healey’s No. 2

“As great as we are and as well-resourced as we are, we are still leaving too many people behind,” said State Rep. Tami Gouveia of Acton.

JULY 24, 2022 ∙ CBS BOSTON

Keller @ Large: Lt. Gov. Candidate Tami Gouveia says Massachusetts needs someone focused on health

"The kind of leadership we need in the corner office is someone who is going to stay true to the progressive values that we have here in Massachusetts."

JULY 20, 2022

STATEMENT: Dr. Tami Gouveia Comments on a Republican-Backed Super PAC in the Democratic Lieutenant Governor Race

"I call on my opponent to explain to voters why this PAC has decided to support her in this race and fully disavow this insidious PAC."

JULY 13, 2022 ∙ THE BOSTON GLOBE

House rejects rebates for lowest-income earners in sweeping economic development package

"...Especially those who are at and below the poverty line need urgent relief now."

JUNE 26, 2022 ∙ NEWS CENTER 5

OTR: State Rep. Tami Gouveia makes her case for lieutenant governor

“I am running to be a different type of Lt. Governor.”

JUNE 24, 2022 ∙ THE LOWELL SUN

‘I am outraged’: Local politicians respond to Supreme Court ruling on Roe

“The Supreme Court just took two big swipes against civil rights while simultaneously expanding access to guns. As tired as I am, I know we can’t quit. There is too much on the line."

MAY 13, 2022 ∙ DAILY HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE

Gouveia to speak at Sundays with the Candidates in Worthington

“My social work lens is how I approach policymaking. Getting to the root cause of issues is important...we’re doing enough to address those."

MAY 9, 2022 ∙ THE REMINDER

Longmeadow Democratic Breakfast provides a political mosh pit

“Another chance to connect with voters.”

FEBRUARY 21, 2022 ∙ ENERGY NEWS NETWORK

Mass. building code draft renews push for local autonomy on natural gas bans

“Municipalities that are ready to go are blocked by current state law,” Gouveia said. “We’re just having the state get out of the way.”

JANUARY 28, 2022 ∙ BOSTON HERALD

Massachusetts lawmakers opt to study election-day registration rather than approve policy

"Ultimately, this is just a procedural move that will just delay, delay, delay same-day registration or Election Day registration."

JANUARY 26, 2022 ∙ GBH

Same-day voter registration left out of House election bill

"We know there are a lot of ways people feel excluded from our electoral process and this [Same Day Registration] is a way to allow voters to have a voice in the process, particularly knowing Massachusetts is one of the states that has more students."

JANUARY 22, 2022 ∙ Common Dreams

Massachusetts needs Medicare for All

"All of these problems could be resolved if we invested in a humane, person-centered, single-payer healthcare system...Right now, Massachusetts has the chance to pass a statewide Medicare For All approach to healthcare financing that would benefit our families, small businesses, municipalities, government payers, and healthcare providers.

JANUARY 7, 2022 ∙ The Eagle Tribune

Reflecting and repairing democracy

"We need to commemorate and say this is tragic,” Gouveia said. “We’ve always had peaceful transitions of power in this country. Sure, there’s been moments where it’s been awkward, but never violence or our leaders lying about the results.”

JANUARY 6, 2022 ∙ Telegram & Gazette

Worcester holds vigil to mark anniversary of Capitol attack

"I was just in total disbelief, and I had to keep reminding myself that this is America, this is happening in America, this is not happening in another country that has a weak democracy or is the first time they're doing their elections."

JANUARY 5, 2022 ∙ WBZ-TV

Bill would give two mental health days

"Help students be forthcoming about why they are out of school for a mental health reason and that they don’t need to hide it. There’s no shame in it...We can talk about these things and get the help and the support or maybe even the medication that we need."

JANUARY 4, 2022 ∙ State House News Service

Bill would enshrine two mental health days

"Allowing schools to be able to give excused absences for mental health days is just another way to acknowledge that mental health is health care, it’s a form of health," Gouveia said.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 ∙ Boston Business Journal

Viewpoint: As outbreak worsens, rapid antigen tests are key to 'normalcy'

It is time that we meet the urgency of this moment and equip citizens with the knowledge they need to safely interact with others...we must invest in testing infrastructure that offers all residents and community partners the supplies and information they need to safely stay open and keep our economy running.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 ∙ WMASSPI

Executive privilege: Where the fight for number 2 stands...

"Caring about people, centering the health and well-being of all people is what I think really matters to the people in the state,” Gouveia said in an interview earlier this year.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 ∙ BOSTON.COM

New Hampshire is offering its residents free rapid COVID-19 tests. Why not Massachusetts?

New Hampshire began offering to send free, rapid COVID-19 tests to the homes of its residents on Monday. Countries like the United Kingdom have been doing it for months. So why isn’t Massachusetts?

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 ∙ WGBH

Taking aim at one Of Beacon Hill’s favorite moves: Kicking the legislative can down the road

Now comes Rep. Tami Gouveia of Acton, who also is running for Lt. Gov. Gouveia wants to bring a sense of accountability to the State House by curbing the use — or abuse — of commissions as a delay tactic to dodge tough issues.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 ∙ GOVTECH

Massachusetts lawmakers push to establish a Cyber Commission

A recently proposed Massachusetts Senate bill aims to create a cybersecurity control and review commission to protect private information held by state agencies and private-sector companies.

AUGUST 25, 2021 ∙ BERKSHIRE EAGLE, STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE

Gouveia calls for free rapid COVID tests

The patchwork and privatized response to the current public health crisis leaves far too many of our low-income and immigrant families, children, essential workers, and residents of color without adequate testing and protections from the spread of COVID-19.

AUGUST 24, 2021 ∙ THE REMINDER

Candidates for statewide office appear at sheriff’s picnic

The picnic grove at the Lodge of Elks was transformed once again into a political mosh pit at which candidates, elected officials, members of the press and potential supporters spend the afternoon eating, drinking and, most of all, talking.

AUGUST 10, 2021 ∙ WICKED LOCAL

Are we missing a demographic in our democracy?

Youth are now guiding the way on new issues, from racial inequalities to climate change action. They present new perspectives which Massachusetts legislators are beginning to recognize the magnitude of giving this demographic a voice.

AUGUST 10, 2021 ∙ POLITICO

Campaigns on staff vax requirements

State Rep. Tami Gouveia’s staff and fellows are fully vaccinated, and she supports any organization’s decision to require full vaccination against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.

JULY 28, 2021 ∙ LOWELL SUN

Two local legislators behind push to allow communities to lead on emission cuts

The people of Massachusetts deserve compassionate and effective leadership in the corner office.

JULY 27, 2021 ∙ WWLP

Massachusetts towns seek permission to lead on emission cuts

Three bills would prohibit fossil-fuel infrastructure in new buildings or those undergoing major renovations in Brookline, Lexington and Arlington. Rep. Tami Gouveia and Sen. Jamie Eldridge have also filed bills that would allow municipalities interested in pursuing such policies to do so without first receiving legislative approval ...

JULY 17, 2021 ∙ THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE

State Rep. Tami Gouveia, candidate for Lieutenant Governor, centers public health background in visit to Western Mass.

Seeking the second-highest position in Massachusetts’ executive branch, state Rep. Tami Gouveia says she brings an approach that puts families and their health at the center.

JUNE 26, 2021 ∙ COMMONWEALTH MAGAZINE

Opinion: Strategies for increasing vaccination equity

How do we get to 5 million or more individuals fully vaccinated?

JUNE 14, 2021 ∙ WAMC

Tami Gouveia announces campaign for Massachusetts Lt. Governor

The people of Massachusetts deserve compassionate and effective leadership in the corner office.

JUNE 7, 2021 ∙ MASSLIVE

Tami Gouveia announces campaign for Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor

"When I was a kid, my community and our government had our back. I'm running for Lieutenant Governor to make sure we have yours."

JUNE 7, 2021 ∙ AP NEWS

2022 race for Lieutenant Governor is beginning to shape up

"The crises facing us require a public health response guided by and for the people."

JUNE 7, 2021 ∙ BOSTON.COM

Massachusetts state Rep. Tami Gouveia launches bid for Lieutenant Governor

While political observers in Massachusetts wait for key individuals to declare their intentions in the 2022 race for governor.

MARCH 6, 2021 ∙ THE LOWELL SUN

State Rep. Tami Gouveia arrives just in time

State Rep. Tami Gouveia of Acton said one of the most frequently asked questions she receives is, “Why did you leave a career in public health to become a politician?” She argues that she never left.

FEBRUARY 22, 2021 ∙ THE LOWELL SUN

State Rep. Tami Gouveia files bill to mandate staff COVID-19 testing at vaccination sites

Testing protocols needed to protect the most vulnerable at mass vaccination locations.

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