Ann-Margaret Ferrante is the Massachusetts State Representative for the people of the 5th Essex District that includes Gloucester, Rockport and Essex. Ann-Margaret was elected into office in September 2008 and took office on January 9th, 2009.

Ann-Margaret offers a new style of advocacy, one based on energetic leadership and results oriented experience focused on:

• – Increasing funding for education and sewer rate relief to Cape Ann
• – Providing affordable health care and housing to residents
• – Developing our commercial base and our creative economy

Gloucester Daily Times, February 8, 2013

State Rep. Ann-Margaret Ferrante has been appointed vice chairwoman of the Joint Economic Development Committee by House Speaker Robert DeLeo, the speaker announced Thursday.

Changing the way state does business (submitted by Ann-Margaret)

Endorsements: Hard-working Ferrante deserves re-election as our state rep

Letter to the editor: Ferrante has earned re-election vote

Letter: Ferrante committed, accessible to consituents

Update on House budget:

As the Senate prepares to debate the state budget this week, I wanted to provide you with an update on the work that I have been doing on the House side relative to the House’s proposed budget. more »

Two important bill updates:

In addition to passing a balanced budget with bipartisan support, the House of Representatives also passed two other important pieces of legislation: Court Reorganization and Probation Reform, and Funding for Municipal Road and Bridge Maintenance.more »

Gloucester Daily Times, March 5, 2011

Gaining appointment to the House Ways and Means Committee earlier this year was seen as a feather in the cap of state Rep. Ann-Margaret Ferrante, D-Gloucester, who has just begun her second term in the Legislature.

CBS Evening News, Feb 16, 2011 American Fishermen caught in net of regulations

NECN, Feb 21, 2011 Senator Kerry to fight federal fishing rules

Gloucester Times, Feb 13, 2011 Senator Brown touts FISH Act in harbor visit

For immediate release, February 15, 2011

Senate President Murray, Speaker DeLeo and Caucus of Women Legislators Support American Heart Month in Massachusetts.

Representative Ann-Margaret Ferrante (D-Gloucester) participated with her fellow legislators in support of Go Red For Women February 3rd at the Massachusetts State House. Go Red For Women is the American Heart Association’s campaign to raise awareness among women about heart disease, which kills one woman a minute. In fact, heart disease kills more women than the next four leading causes of death combined—including all forms of cancer. In addition, the direct and indirect cost of cardiovascular diseases in the U.S., including stroke, averages $475.3 billion annually.

The event featured remarks by Senate President Therese Murray (D-Plymouth), Speaker Robert DeLeo (D-Winthrop), Senator Karen Spilka (D-Framigham) and Representative Cory Atkins (D-), co-chairs of the Caucus of Women Legislators, American Heart Association volunteer, Dr. Maya Yiodum, and heart survivor, Gail Canty Ioven.

“Because of the number of women struck down by heart disease, this medical condition warrants more awareness,” said Representative Ferrante. “Through this event, we have shown our solidarity in the fight against the leading cause of death among the women of the Commonwealth.”

About Go Red For Women
Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 3 killers of women over the age of 20, claiming the lives of over 460,000 women each year – about one per minute. That’s more lives than the next four causes of death combined, and nearly twice as many as all forms of cancer, including breast cancer. Ninety percent of women have one or more risk factors for developing heart disease, and most are unaware. The Go Red For Women State House proclamation is part of a series of events to kick off American Heart Month and raise awareness around women and heart disease. For more information about Go Red For Women, please visit americanheart.org or GoRedForWomen.org. The movement is nationally sponsored by Macy’s and Merck & Co., Inc. Go Red TM of AHA, Red Dress TM of DHHS.

About the American Heart Association
Founded in 1924, we’re the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary health organization dedicated to building healthier lives, free of heart disease and stroke. To help prevent, treat and defeat these diseases — America’s No. 1 and No. 3 killers — we fund cutting-edge research, conduct lifesaving public and professional educational programs, and advocate to protect public health. To learn more or join us in helping all Americans, call 1-800-AHA-USA1 or visit americanheart.org.

Gloucester Daily Times, January 31, 2011

Starting her second term as a member of the state House of Representatives, Ann-Margaret Ferrante has been given a seat on the House Ways and Means Committee which handles the distribution of revenue.

For immediate release, September 22, 2010

Boston, MA – On September 22 from 9:00am to noon the Northeast Regional Homeland Security Advisory Council (NERAC) will host a Regional Emergency Preparedness Day event at the Framingham Department of Public Works. This event will bring together public safety officials and community leaders to showcase NERAC’s homeland security initiatives and the region’s newest regional equipment cache site in Framingham.

From left to right are Chief Andrew Pasklis, Manchester-By-The-Sea, Jonathan Epstein, Executive Director, Northeast EMS, Mark Schumink, Rockport Police Department, Representative Ann-Margaret Ferrante, Chief John McCarthy, Essex Police Department, Chief Daniel Doucette, Essex Fire Department

Gloucester Daily Times, July 10, 2010

Gloucester – Fifty state lawmakers from around the country will participate next week in the 2010 Program for Emerging Political Leaders at the University of Virginia – and the Massachusetts representative is Gloucester and Cape Ann’s own Ann-Margaret Ferrante.

Gloucester – The first 100 days of office for freshman Rep. Ann-Margaret Ferrante have been no tea party.

Beyond learning the ropes on Beacon Hill, the Gloucester-born lawyer has met the varied demands of constituents after a trio of tragic and foundation-shaking events: the sinking of the fishing vessel Patriot on Jan , the Eastern Avenue house explosion on Jan25, and the acceptance of Gloucester's first charter school in late February.

Press Release – March 27, 2009

Boston – State Representative Ann-Margaret Ferrante joined her colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives in passing a broad package of ethics and campaign finance reform. The bill, which now goes to the Senate for consideration, gives stronger investigatory power tot he Secretary of State and State Ethics Commission, places more rigorous regulation on lobbyists, and provides for more disclosure and enforcement of campaign finance law.

Press Release – April 6, 2009

BOSTON — The House of Representatives approved legislation that will maintain an independent appeals board for consumers to appeal fault for auto accidents. The legislation, approved 157 – 0, comes on the heels of the Division of Insurance reversing their previous decision to do away with the appeals board.

BOSTON — State Representative Ann-Margaret Ferrante (D-Gloucester) joined her colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives in passing a sweeping transportation reform package that would eliminate the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority, bring down insurance and pension costs and help ensure a better future.