DOCSLIB.ORG

2013 Annual Report M Ission

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text

Load more

2013 ANNUAL REPORT M ISSION The New England Council is an alliance of businesses, academic and health institutions, and public and private organizations throughout New England formed to promote economic growth and a high quality of life in the New England region. The New England Council is a leading voice on the issues that shape the region’s economy and quality of life. The Council focuses on key industries that drive the region’s economic growth including education, energy, transportation, technology and innovation, healthcare and financial services. THE NEW ENGLAND COUNCIL TABLE OF CONTENTS 2013 4 President’s Letter 5 Chairman’s Letter ADVOCACY & INITIATIVES 6 Overview 7 Advanced Manufacturing 8 Defense 9 Energy & Environment 11 Financial Services 12 Healthcare 14 Higher Education 16 New England Economic Partnership 17 Technology 19 Transportation Committee EVENTS 20 Annual Spring Event 22 Annual Dinner 24 Congressional Roundtable Series 26 Capital Conversations Series 28 Featured Events 30 Politics & Eggs Series ABOUT THE COUNCIL 31 DC Dialogue 32 Board of Directors 35 Members 3 THE NEW ENGLAND COUNCIL 2013 PRESIDENT’S LETTER DeaR NEW ENGland Council MEMBER: As I look back at 2013, I am once again impressed by what a successful and productive year it has been for The New England Council. That success has come on several fronts, from membership growth, to new programming and events, to effective advocacy for issues and policies that impact our region. I’m pleased to report that 2013 was an incredibly busy year for the Council with over 50 events and programs for our members over the course of the year. Our Congressional Roundtable series continues to be very successful, with events in all six New England states. In addition, we expanded the series in 2013 to include members of Congress from beyond the New England region. The year 2013 also marked the launch of our new Capital Conversations series in Washington, DC, which brings our members together with members of Congress and other federal policymakers at gatherings in our nation’s capital. And last but certainly not least, our popular Politics & Eggs series, co-hosted by the New Hampshire Institute of Politics, welcomed a number of prominent national media figures who offered their insights on the current James T. Brett political landscape. Our two signature annual events—the Spring Event in Washington, DC, and the Annual Dinner—were both tremendously successful. Some 250 Council members participated in the Annual Spring Event, making it one of the largest to date. At the Annual Dinner in October, nearly 1,500 New England Council members and friends gathered to honor five remarkable New Engalnders: Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R-NH), One Fund Boston administrator Kenneth Feinberg, Boston Mayor Thomas Menino, Putnam Investments CEO Robert Reynolds, and Newport Jazz Festival founder George Wein. Amidst all of this, membership continued to grow as a variety of businesses and organizations throughout New England joined the Council. We were delighted to welcome nearly 60 new members in 2013, bringing our total membership to over 450 businesses and organizations. Our members continue to be actively engaged in our policy committees as the Council advocated for a variety of policies that impact the economic well-being of our region throughout the year. In 2013, the Council was a strong voice for immigration reform that addresses the needs of our region’s employers, for increased funding for STEM education, for student loan interest rates that will enable young people to access higher education, and for policies that increase energy efficiency and decrease costs, just to name a few. Of course none of this would be possible without the tremendous support and active engagement of our members. I am proud to share with your our 2013 Annual Report, and look forward to another great year. Sincerely, James T. Brett President & CEO Jim Brett with Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA). 4 THE NEW ENGLAND COUNCIL CHAIRMAN’S LETTER 2013 DeaR NEW ENGland Council MEMBER: I’m happy to say 2013 was another strong year for the New England Council as we advocated in Washington for the priorities of our region, and continued our pursuit of sustained economic growth with a cooperative approach that defines who we are. Growth continued to be a theme for the New England Council in 2013. Our membership grew to include more businesses than ever before, and we added some of the region’s most accomplished and committed business and civic leaders to our Board of Directors. When respected and influential leaders in government and politics want to reach business leaders in this region, they come to the New England Council. We launched our Capital Conversations series in 2013, and heard from key members of Congress such as U.S. Rep. William Keating and © W. Marc Bernsau/Boston Marc Journal Business W. © Senators Jack Reed and Chris Murphy. This new series provides yet another opportunity, in addition John Hailer to our Congressional Roundtable meetings, for our members to engage in productive dialogue with leaders in Washington. The New England Council continued its advocacy in 2013 for important priorities that will help grow the regional and U.S. economy—maintaining our strong position in favor of smart immigration reform, supporting efforts to create a STEM Fund and urging approval of the Shaheen-Portman Energy Efficiency Bill. Like all New Englanders and all Americans, we shared the grief and dismay that gripped Boston following the deadly attack on the Boston Marathon on April 19, 2013. We were reminded, however, that our region is at its best when coming together at times of crisis and tragedy. The remarkable healing process that has occurred for so many people impacted by the Marathon attack is a powerful illustration of New England resiliency. The New England Council brings new ideas to the public conversation and helps create solutions, and by working with our elected leaders, we can continue to foster economic growth in New England and across the country. In 2014 we will continue to focus our efforts on creating an environment that supports long-term sustainable growth, new jobs with secure futures, and a high quality of life for our families. Thank you for making 2013 such a productive year, and for being such strong partners in pursuing our collective agenda. We are always at our best when working for you means working with you. Sincerely, John Hailer Chairman John Hailer presents Mayor Tom Menino with his New Englander of the Year Award. 5 THE NEW ENGLAND COUNCIL 2013 ADVOCACY & INITiaTIVES OVERVIEW New England continued to experience a slow but steady economic recovery in 2013, and unemployment rates continued to decline over the course of the year. At the same time, our leaders in Washington spent much of the year grappling with the nation’s fiscal challenges, instituting harsh federal spending cuts and tackling the growing federal deficit. Unfortunately, the fierce partisanship that has plagued Washington in recent years continued to hinder compromise on many issues. Through it all, The New England Council continued to work closely with its members across various sectors to Board member Patrick McHugh of FairPoint Communications and identify issues that affect the region and to advocate for Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) at a Congressional Roundtable in New Hampshire. policies that will support economic growth and foster job creation throughout New England. In addition to advocacy efforts, the Council has also offered members a variety of opportunities to educate themselves on the issues and stay abreast of the latest updates, from small group discussions with Congressional staffers, to Council-wide forums with key federal policymakers. Rep. Stephen Lynch (D-MA) and board member John Stadtler of PricewaterhouseCoopers at a Congressional Roundtable in Boston, MA. Board member Marcy Reed of National Grid and Rep. Richard Neal (D-MA) at a breakfast in Boston, MA. 6 THE NEW ENGLAND COUNCIL ADVOCACY & INITiaTIVES 2013 ADVANCED MANUFACTURING New England has a rich history as home to a thriving manufacturing industry. While traditional manufacturing has been on the decline in the region in recent years, there is great potential for economic growth in the so-called “advanced manufacturing” sector. The New England Council has a long history of support for advanced manufacturing as an area with potential for significant growth and job creation in our region, beginning with the Council’s 2010 report, “Reexamining Advanced Manufacturing in a Networked World: Prospects for a Resurgence in New England,” prepared by board member Mike Reopel and his team at Deloitte. In 2013, Rep. David Cicilline (D-RI) and board member Mike Sargent of the Council engaged in several efforts to advocate CVS Caremark at a Congressional Roundtable in Providence, RI. for federal policy to support this growing sector and to promote regional collaboration in support of advanced manufacturing. Make it in America Manufacturing Act In January 2013, Representative David Cicilline (D-RI), one of the region’s strongest advocates for the manufacturing sector, introduced new legislation to strengthen this vital sector of our economy. The Make it in America Manufacturing Act would target federal investment in manufacturing to improve the competitiveness of manufacturing by establishing a grant program to facilitate the creation of unique public-private partnerships which will develop comprehensive Manufacturing Enhancement Strategies. Grant funds would be used to establish a revolving loan fund to make low-interest loans to manufacturers but could also be used to award grants to not-for-profit third parties, such as community colleges, to provide on-the-job and off-site training, create apprenticeship programs, and support training and education initiatives that align with employer demand and result in industry-recognized credentials. The New England Council endorsed the bill and was honored to join with the Congressman to introduce the bill at a press conference at a local manufacturer in his district and to lend its support for the legislation.
Recommended publications

  • Marblehead Boaters Slip Into Winter

    TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2016 Peabody gins up case for 20 more liquor licenses By Adam Swift areas in surrounding communities like Thursday night. If the committee ap- If the latest home rule petition gets ap- ITEM CITY EDITOR Salem, Beverly and Danvers, and unless proves the request, it will be forwarded to proved, Gravel said he hopes it is with there are liquor licenses, we won’t get the the Committee of the Whole for approval. more leeway than the 2014 license in- PEABODY — A home rule petition caliber of restaurants that will be able to At that point, Bettencourt would be able crease. led with the state legislature to allow survive.” to le a home rule petition with the state “On Main Street and Walnut Street, as many as 20 new liquor licenses in the In August, Mayor Edward A. Betten- legislature. there are a lot of buildings with poten- city could help open up downtown devel- court Jr. submitted a request to the In 2014, similar legislation added 10 li- tial for restaurants if they had a liquor opment, said a city councilor. council for approval of a home rule pe- quor licenses, bringing the city’s total to license,” he said. “I’m supportive of any move that will tition to increase the number of all-al- 11 beer and wine licenses and 70 all-alco- Gravel said there are already examples give us the ability to lock up restaurants cohol liquor licenses in Peabody by no hol licenses. But the 2014 legislation did on Main Street of how liquor licenses and other businesses that are looking at more than 20.
  • JAZZ WORTH READING: “THE BOSTON JAZZ CHRONICLES: FACES, PLACES and NIGHTLIFE 1937-1962″ Posted on February 20, 2014

    JAZZ WORTH READING: “THE BOSTON JAZZ CHRONICLES: FACES, PLACES and NIGHTLIFE 1937-1962″ Posted on February 20, 2014

    From Michael Steinman’s blog JAZZ LIVES MAY YOUR HAPPINESS INCREASE. Jazz: where "lives" is both noun and verb JAZZ WORTH READING: “THE BOSTON JAZZ CHRONICLES: FACES, PLACES AND NIGHTLIFE 1937-1962″ Posted on February 20, 2014 Some of my readers will already know about Richard Vacca’s superb book, published in 2012 by Troy Street Publishing. I first encountered his work in Tom Hustad’s splendid book on Ruby Braff, BORN TO PLAY. Vacca’s book is even better than I could have expected. Much of the literature about jazz, although not all, retells known stories, often with an ideological slant or a “new” interpretation. Thus it’s often difficult to find a book that presents new information in a balanced way. BOSTON JAZZ CHRONICLES is a model of what can be done. And you don’t have to be particularly interested in Boston, or, for that matter, jazz, to admire its many virtues. Vacca writes that the book grew out of his early idea of a walking tour of Boston jazz spots, but as he found out that this landscape had been obliterated (as has happened in New York City), he decided to write a history of the scene, choosing starting and ending points that made the book manageable. The book has much to offer several different audiences: a jazz- lover who wants to know the Boston history / anecdotal biography / reportage / topography of those years; someone with local pride in the recent past of his home city; someone who wishes to trace the paths of his favorite — and some obscure — jazz heroes and heroines.
  • Massachusetts: State of Jazz

    Massachusetts: State of Jazz

    Massachusetts:Massachusetts - TheThe StateState ofof JazzJazz George Wein Esperanza Spalding Willie Colon When Fenway Park celebrated its The Boston Jazz Festival moved centennial in April, I found myself to Pleasure Island Amusement Park Welcome digging into the news archives to in Wakefield in 1960, and then it The Massachusetts Office see what else happened at the ended abruptly. Wein continued of Travel & Tourism is proud famous ballpark over the past his illustrious career in jazz, as to support MassJazz. This century. evidenced by this year’s Newport Sure enough, Fenway was home Festival and by his countless other guide provides you with to the first Boston Jazz Festival, good works over half a century. endless ways to enjoy on August 21-23, 1959. It was It got me thinking about the Massachusetts’ rich jazz organized by jazz impresario and ebb and flow of jazz. Even great heritage and the festivals, Newton native George Wein, who festivals come and go, due to events, restaurants and five years earlier had launched the various factors: shifting public venues – large and small Newport Jazz Festival. tastes, economic conditions, – that offer opportunities to Wein, a talented jazz pianist, sponsorship availability, and booked an amazing line-up at the fortitude of musicians and experience this great music. Fenway: Duke Ellington, Dizzy promoters in any given year. Enjoy this guide, and Gillespie, Oscar Peterson, Pee Wee There is an upswing in jazz Massachusetts jazz! Russell, Thelonious Monk, Dave festivals in Massachusetts, with Brubeck & Paul Desmond, and the four new festivals in 2012 and Betsy Wall Modern Jazz Quartet.
  • The 2016 NEA Jazz Masters Tribute Concert Honoring the 2016 National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters

    The 2016 NEA Jazz Masters Tribute Concert Honoring the 2016 National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters

    04-04 NEA Jazz Master Tribute_WPAS 3/25/16 11:58 AM Page 1 The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts DAVID M. RUBENSTEIN , Chairman DEBORAH F. RUTTER , President CONCERT HALL Monday Evening, April 4, 2016, at 8:00 The Kennedy Center and the National Endowment for the Arts present The 2016 NEA Jazz Masters Tribute Concert Honoring the 2016 National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters GARY BURTON WENDY OXENHORN PHAROAH SANDERS ARCHIE SHEPP Jason Moran is the Kennedy Center’s Artistic Director for Jazz. WPFW 89.3 FM is a media partner of Kennedy Center Jazz. Patrons are requested to turn off cell phones and other electronic devices during performances. The taking of photographs and the use of recording equipment are not allowed in this auditorium. 04-04 NEA Jazz Master Tribute_WPAS 3/25/16 11:58 AM Page 2 2016 NEA JAZZ MASTERS TRIBUTE CONCERT Hosted by JASON MORAN, pianist and Kennedy Center artistic director for jazz With remarks from JANE CHU, chairman of the NEA DEBORAH F. RUTTER, president of the Kennedy Center THE 2016 NEA JAZZ MASTERS Performances by NEA JAZZ MASTERS: CHICK COREA, piano JIMMY HEATH, saxophone RANDY WESTON, piano SPECIAL GUESTS AMBROSE AKINMUSIRE, trumpeter LAKECIA BENJAMIN, saxophonist BILLY HARPER, saxophonist STEFON HARRIS, vibraphonist JUSTIN KAUFLIN, pianist RUDRESH MAHANTHAPPA, saxophonist PEDRITO MARTINEZ, percussionist JASON MORAN, pianist DAVID MURRAY, saxophonist LINDA OH, bassist KARRIEM RIGGINS, drummer and DJ ROSWELL RUDD, trombonist CATHERINE RUSSELL, vocalist 04-04 NEA Jazz Master Tribute_WPAS
  • 2015 Annual Report Swanzey, New Hampshire

    2015 Annual Report Swanzey, New Hampshire

    2015 Annual Report Swanzey, New Hampshire The Four Seasons of Swanzey County, State & Federal Government Resources Contact and Meeting Information Governor Maggie Hassan Cheshire County - Commissioners Office of the Governor County Administrative Offices www.town.swanzey.nh.us State House 33 West Street Town Hall Contact Information Regular Monthly Meetings 107 North Main Street Keene, NH 03431 All meetings are held at Town Hall, unless Concord, NH 03301 352-8215 District 1 (Swanzey): 620 Old Homestead Highway otherwise posted. 207-2121 Peter Graves, Clerk PO Box 10009 Swanzey, New Hampshire 03446-0009 Consult the town calendar at New Hampshire General Court District 2: www.town.swanzey.nh.us for the most Chuck Weed, Vice Chair (603)352-7411 up-to-date meeting information. Senator Molly Kelly PO Box 267 District 3: NH Relay TDD 1(800)735-2964 Board of Selectmen Harrisville, NH 03450 cell: Stillman Rogers, Chair (603)352-6250 (Fax) Tuesday Evenings, 6 p.m. 603-491-2502 [email protected] x101 Town Clerk Deborah J. Davis: 352-4435 (home) NH Congressional Delegation x105 Code Enforcement Offi cer W. William Hutwelker III: 313-3948 (cell) Representative Jim McConnell U.S. Senators x107 Town Administrator Kenneth P. Colby Jr.: 357-3499 (home) PO Box G Senator Kelly Ayotte x108 Town Planner [email protected] Keene, NH 03431 41 Hooksett Road, Unit 2 x109 Tax Collector 357-7150 x110 General Assistance Coordinator Planning Board Manchester, NH 03104 2nd & 4th Thursday, 6 p.m. [email protected] x111 Finance Offi ce 622-7979 http://ayotte.senate.gov/ x114 Assessing Coordinator Zoning Board of Adjustment Representative Benjamin Tilton 3rd Monday (Except Jan & Feb), 7 p.m.
  • George Wein's Dixie-Victors Featuring Ruby Braff

    George Wein's Dixie-Victors Featuring Ruby Braff

    George Wein's Dixie-Victors The Magic Horn mp3, flac, wma DOWNLOAD LINKS (Clickable) Genre: Jazz / Stage & Screen Album: The Magic Horn Country: Canada Released: 1956 Style: Dixieland MP3 version RAR size: 1879 mb FLAC version RAR size: 1285 mb WMA version RAR size: 1808 mb Rating: 4.6 Votes: 870 Other Formats: VOC APE AA VOX XM DMF TTA Tracklist A1 The Magic Horn A2 Sugar A3 Struttin' With Some Barbecue A4 Ain't Gonna Give Nobody None Of My Jellyroll B1 A Monday Date B2 Squeeze Me B3 On The Sunny Side Of The Street B4 Loveless Love B5 Dippermouth Blues Credits Banjo – Danny Barker Baritone Saxophone – Ernie Caceres Bass – Milt Hinton Clarinet – Bill Stegmeyer, Peanuts Hucko Drums – Buzzy Drootin Piano, Creative Director [Musical Director] – George Wein Trombone – Vic Dickenson Trumpet – Jimmy McPartland, Ruby Braff Notes Black label with silver print, white dog logo at top, and "Long Play" at bottom. Studio performances by group assembled for NBC-TV production, "The Magic Horn". Many of the musicians had acting roles in the show, as detailed on the back cover. Other versions Category Artist Title (Format) Label Category Country Year George Wein's Dixie George Wein's Dixie Victors, Ruby Braff - The RCA A10V 0090 A10V 0090 Italy 1956 Victors, Ruby Braff Magic Horn (10", Album, Italiana Mono) George Wein's Dixie- George Wein's Dixie- Victors* Featuring Ruby RCA LPM-1332 Victors* Featuring LPM-1332 US 1956 Braff - The Magic Horn (LP, Victor Ruby Braff Album, Mono) Related Music albums to The Magic Horn by George Wein's Dixie-Victors Ruby Braff & His New England Songhounds - Volume One George Wein And His All-Stars - George Wein Is Alive And Well In Mexico Ruby Braff And Ellis Larkins - 2 X 2 Ruby Braff - Born To Play Ruby Braff Octet - Hey, Ruby! Ruby Braff - Holiday In Braff Various - Jazz A La Midnight Buster Bailey, Vic Dickenson, Marty Napoleon, Arvell Shaw, Rex Stewart, George Wettling, "Pee Wee" Irwin, Claude Hopkins, Milt Hinton - Drum Sticks • Trumpet • And Dixieland.
  • Measuring Influence and Topic Dependent Interactions in Social

    Measuring Influence and Topic Dependent Interactions in Social

    Measuring Influence and Topic Dependent Interactions in Social Media Networks Based on a Counting Process Modeling Framework by Donggeng Xia A dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Statistics) in The University of Michigan 2015 Doctoral Committee: Professor Moulinath Banerjee, Co-Chair Professor George Michailidis, Co-Chair Associate Professor Qiaozhu Mei Assistant Professor Ambuj Tewari c Donggeng Xia 2015 All Rights Reserved To my parents ii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Firstly I wish to express my sincerest gratitude to my advisor Prof. George Michai- lidis. He introduced me to this topic of social network analysis and without his con- stant support, encouragements and invaluable insights this work would not have been possible. I thank him for being patient with me and teaching me the importance of hard work in every walk of life. I feel fortunate to have him as my mentor and the lessons that I learned through this journey will stay with me for the rest of my life. I would also like to thank my committee co-chair Prof. Moulinath Banerjee, for his time and suggestions for the improvement of the theoretical proof throughout my dissertation. I also owe him additional thanks for his patient help and guidance with the course work at the beginning of my PhD. I feel lucky to have found a collaborator in Dr. Shawn Mankad, his incredible drive and work ethics is a source of constant inspiration. I also wish to thank Prof. Qiaozhu Mei and Prof. Ambuj Tewari for being members of my dissertation committee and providing many useful comments.
  • Kelly Ayotte Occupation: U.S

    Kelly Ayotte Occupation: U.S

    Name: Kelly Ayotte Occupation: U.S. Senator, New Hampshire As a former New Hampshire Attorney General and now U.S. Senator, you’ve had the opportunity to see our crumbling justice system from multiple perspectives. How do Republicans keep the “tough on crime” mantra while addressing critical funding issues and high recidivism rates? For starters, with over $17 trillion in debt, we need to get our fiscal house in order. Spending on wasteful or duplicative programs diverts money from more urgent priorities. I’ve worked at the federal level to address a problem that we are seeing all across the country – the fact that our nation’s jails are becoming de facto mental health facilities. Having worked as a prosecutor and as state attorney general, I know that there are gaps in both our existing mental health and judicial systems – which is why I’m co-sponsoring the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act. This bipartisan legislation would help ensure law enforcement has the tools they need to identify and respond to mental health issues. It would also continue support for mental health courts and crisis intervention teams – getting defendants the treatment they need and stemming recidivism. Some credit you as replacing Sen. Lieberman within the “Three Amigos” as the newcomer to this prominent gathering of Senate foreign policy titans. What have you learned from your short time working with Senators McCain and Graham? No one can replace Joe Lieberman! He was one of my designated mentors when I arrived in the Senate, and I benefitted tremendously from his guidance.
  • Table of Contents

    Table of Contents

    Table of Contents 2014 Warrant & Budget Elected Town Officials/Appointed Town Boards and Committees 1 Report of the Board of Selectmen 2 2015 Town Meeting Warrant 4 2015 Recommended Town Budget, Appropriations & Estimated Revenues Summary 7 2015 Default Budget 9 Town Government Economic Development Administration 10 Economic Development Advisory Committee 25 Police Department 11 Swanzey Revenue Development District 26 Emergency Management Department 12 Culture, Conservation & Recreation Fire Department 13 Ashuelot River Local Advisory Committee 27 Public Works Department 16 Swanzey Conservation Commission 29 Recycling Center 17 Open Space Committee 30 Planning Board 18 Recreation Committee 31 Planning & Community Development 19 West Swanzey Sidewalk Committee 31 Zoning Board of Adjustment 20 Swanzey Historical Museum 32 Sewer Commission 21 Old Home Day Committee 33 Trustees of Trust Funds 22 Mount Caesar Union Library 34 Carpenter Home 23 Stratton Free Library 35 North Swanzey Water & Fire Precinct 24 Whitcomb Hall Committee 36 2013 Financial Reports Treasurer’s Report 37 Summary of Tax Collector Activity 40 Financial Report of the Town Clerk 42 General Fund Detailed Statement of Receipts 43 Detailed Statement of Payments, All Funds 44 Carpenter Home Special Revenue Fund Report of Operational Costs and Related Rev- 50 enue Trustees of Trust Funds Financial Reports for Town & Monadnock Regional School District 51 Summary of Assessed Valuation 56 Tax Rate Information (2014 & Previous Years) 57 Police Special Details Revolving Fund 58 Recycling
  • Women's Representation in New Hampshire

    Women's Representation in New Hampshire

    Women’s Representation in New Hampshire Parity Ranking: 1st of 50 Levels of Government Score of 47: Fifteen points for Gov. Maggie Statewide Executives Hassan’s first term, 12 for first terms of Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D) and Kelly Ayotte Female governors: Vesta Roy (1982-83, (R), 7 for the percent of recent House elections appointed), Jeanne Shaheen (1997-2003), won by women, 10 for the percentage of state Maggie Hassan (2013-present) legislators who are women, 1 for speaker of the house, and 2 for Mayor Donnalee Lozeau of The position of governor is New Hampshire’s Nashua. only statewide elected executive office. Quick Facts Congress New Hampshire is the first and only state to U.S. Senate: 2 of 2 seats are held by women, send an all-female delegation to Congress. New Kelly Ayotte (2011-present), Jeanne Shaheen (2009-present) Hampshire also was the first state in the nation to have a majority female state legislative U.S. House: 2 of 2 seats are held by women chamber (in the state Senate in 2009-2010). In its history, New Hampshire has elected four Trending women to Congress, all of whom are currently in office. New Hampshire experienced a drop in the State Legislature percentage of legislative seats held by women after the 2010 election, when Republicans took Percentage women: 33.5% control of both the state House and Senate. The th number of women dropped from 13 to 6 in the Rankings: 5 of 50 Senate and 143 to 99 in the House. In 2012, Senate: 9 of 24 (37.5%) are women women made a substantial rebound; there are now 140 women serving in the state legislature.
  • Unsung Heroines of Massachusetts! @Masscsw #Mcswunsung2017

    Unsung Heroines of Massachusetts! @Masscsw #Mcswunsung2017

    THE MASSACHUSETTS COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN’S Fourteenth Annual WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21ST, 2017 Unsung 1:00-4:00 PM MASSACHUSETTS STATE HOUSE Heroines BOSTON, MA of Massachusetts THEY DON’T ALWAYS MAKE THE NEWS, BUT THEY TRULY MAKE A DIFFERENCE. Please join us in celebrating the 2017 Unsung Heroines of Massachusetts! @MassCSW #MCSWUnsung2017 Thank You to Our Sponsors This 2017 Unsung Heroine event would not be possible without our wonderful sponsors. We thank these exceptional businesses and individuals for their generosity and kind contributions. Sponsors Rebecca Donham Mary Kassler In-kind Donations Kerry Goodwin Photography Polar Beverages Just Dessert Donors Jacqueline’s Gourmet Harbor Sweets Cookies Market Basket Tropical Foods Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women Charles F. Hurley Building, 19 Staniford Street, 6th Floor Boston, Massachusetts 02114 (617) 626-6520 ~ www.mass.gov/women The MCSW is an independent state agency that was legislatively created in 1998 to advance women of the Commonwealth to full equality in all areas of life and to pro- mote their rights and opportunities. The Commission provides a voice for Massachu- setts women and is comprised of 19 members who are appointed by the Governor, Senate President, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Caucus of Women Legislators. Commissioners Tahirah Amatul-Wadud, Springfield Carolina Avellaneda, Winchester Penny Blaisdell, Marblehead Denella Clark, Hyde Park Marianne Fleckner, Westford Becca Glenn, Waltham Denise Hurst, Springfield Nina Kimball,
  • 15 USCIS Civics Questions in Honor of African-American History Month

    15 USCIS Civics Questions in Honor of African-American History Month

    15 USCIS Civics Questions in Honor of African-American History Month 01. The Selma to Montgomery Voting Rights Trail memorializes three marches in March 1965 on behalf of voting rights. What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment? (06) a) Assembly c) Jobs b) Healthcare d) Privacy 02. In 1839, Africans slaves revolted on a ship, La Amistad. John Quincy Adams defended the Africans based on the inalienable rights stated in the Declaration of Independence. What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence? (09) a) Life, liberty c) Property, profits b) Peace, prosperity d) Speech, press 03 The African Methodist Episcopal Church was started by free blacks in Philadelphia (1816) so that they could worship in freedom and without discrimination. What is freedom of religion? (10) a) You can practice any religion, or not c) You must practice a religion. practice a religion. d) You must practice Christianity. b) You cannot practice any religion. 04. Madam C. J. Walker started a company that made beauty products for African-Americans and became the first female self-made millionaire in America. What is the economic system in the United States? *(11) a) communist economy c) market economy b) cash-only economy d) socialist economy 05. Hiram Rhodes Revels was the first African-American elected to Congress, representing the State of Mississippi in the US Senate (1869-1871). Who makes federal laws? (16) a) The Congress c) The Senate b) The House of Representatives d) The State Legislature 06. Blanche Kelso Bruce, the only Senator to be a former slave, was the first African-American to serve a full term as a US Senator.