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How government works

Date: 11/20/2019

CHICOPEE – State Sen. Eric Lesser recently visited St. Joan of Arc School's 8th grade history class.  He discussed his role in state government, the process of proposing a bill and the steps to make it a law.  The students participated in an interactive lesson on proposing a bill.  They debated the pros and cons before taking a vote. Afterwards,  Lesser answered students' questions about his job and he ended the visit by explaining the importance of having a voice and voting.