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Focus at MHA on Still no room Congresswoman Clark respect, integrity, sees value of loan repay compassion at the inn VIEWPOINTS: DITORIAL PROVIDER PROFILE: E : PAGE 5 PAGE 4 PAGE 3 Vol. 40 - No. 3 The Newspaper of the Providers’ Council March 2019 Roundtable Federal, state discussion policy work gone to pot in spotlight he Providers’ Council and Massa- Organizations need to chusetts Nonprofit Network sent Ta joint letter to Congressman update policies, train staff Richard Neal (D-Mass.), Chair of the he legalization of marijuana usage Joint Committee on Taxation, urging in Massachusetts – for both medic- the immediate repeal of the new income Tinal and recreational purposes – is tax on expenses incurred by nonprofits creating new challenges and questions for providing employee transportation for human services providers about use benefits, such as parking and transit by both employees and clients. passes. Together, the Council and MNN Nearly 40 people representing 27 represent nearly 1,000 nonprofit or- Providers’ Council member organizations ganizations throughout Massachusetts. attended an HR Roundtable on Mari- The new tax – officially Internal Rev- juana Legalization Policies and Proce- enue Code Section 512(a)(7) – is a part dures hosted by the Council on Feb. 20 of the sweeping tax code reform passed in Needham to discuss their challenges in 2017 and the first payments will be and learn about best practices. due in a matter of weeks. It imposes a A panel – including attorneys Jeffrey 21 percent tax on nonprofits offering Hirsch and Peter Moser from the law firm transportation-related benefits to em- Hirsch Roberts Weinstein LLP; Senior ployees. -
Protect Your Collective Bargaining Rights!
PROTECT YOUR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING RIGHTS! On April 26th, a majority of the members of the Massachusetts of House Representatives voted to dramatically restrict the rights of municipal employees to collectively bargain over the issue of health insurance. It is critically important that you let your Representative know how you feel about their vote. These Representatives voted IN FAVOR of your collective bargaining rights: Democrats: Geraldo Alicea Denise Andrews Bruce Ayers Michael Brady Paul Brodeur Thomas Calter Christine Canavan James Cantwell Tackey Chan Nicholas Collins Edward Coppinger Geraldine Creedon Mark Cusack Marcos Devers James Dwyer Lori Ehrlich Christopher Fallon Robert Fennell John Fresolo Denise Garlick Coleen Garry John Mahoney Paul Mark James Miceli Kevin Murphy Rhonda Nyman James O’Day Thomas Petrolati Denise Provost Kathi-Anne Reinstein Carl Sciortino Joyce Spiliotis Thomas Stanley David Sullivan Walter Timilty Timothy Toomey Cleon Turner Marty Walsh Steven Walsh Alice Wolf Republicans: Bradford Hill Daniel Winslow If your state representative stood up for you, it is important that you call them and thank them for their support. You can say something like this: My name is ____________________ and I live in __________________. I work for the city/town of ___________ as a _____________. I am calling because Rep. ____________ voted in favor of maintaining collective bargaining rights for municipal workers like me. I wanted to thank Rep. ______________ for standing up for my union rights. These Representatives voted AGAINST -
2013-2014 Legislative Scorecard
Legislative Scorecard Votes and Leadership 2013-14 LEGISLATIVE SESSION - 1 - This is the inaugural edition of the Environmental League of Massachusetts legislative scorecard. We produced this scorecard to inform citizens about how their legislators voted on important environmental issues. We are pleased and grateful for the support of so many environmental leaders in the legislature. The scorecard relies first on roll call votes on legislation that deals with environmental and energy issues. Because there are so few roll call votes each session—and often these votes are unanimous—we have scored additional actions by legislators to further distinguish environmental champions. Bonus points were awarded to legislators who introduced bills that were ELM priorities or who introduced important amendments, particularly budget amendments to increase funding for state environmental agencies. In addition, we subtracted points for legislators who introduced legislation or amendments that we opposed. We want to recognize leadership and courage, in addition to votes, and have made every attempt to be fair and transparent in our scoring. Much happens during the legislative process that is impractical to score such as committee redrafts, committee votes to move or hold a bill, and measures that would improve flawed legislation. We have not attempted to include these actions, but we recognize that they greatly influence the process and outcomes. None of the bills or amendments scored here should be a surprise to legislators in terms of ELM’s support or opposition. Going forward, ELM will include votes and other actions that support additional revenues for transportation and promote transit, walking and biking. George Bachrach, President Erica Mattison, Legislative Director Highlights of the Session projects. -
An Act to Provide Identification to Homeless Youth and Families
________________________________________________________________________________________________ Everyone Needs ID: An Act to Provide Identification to Homeless Youth and Families Senate Bill 2043 and House Bill 3066 Sponsored by Senator Harriette Chandler and Representative Kay Khan Lead Sponsors: Senator Harriette Chandler and Representative Kay Khan Senate Cosponsors: Senators Will Brownsberger, Jo Comerford, Julian Cyr, Sal DiDomenico, Jamie Eldridge, Cindy Friedman, Pat Jehlen, Jason Lewis, Mike Moore, and Becca Rausch House Cosponsors: Representatives Ruth Balser, Natalie Blais, Daniel Carey, Mike Connolly, Dan Donahue, Marjorie Decker, Mindy Domb, Carolyn Dykema, Nika Elugardo, Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Sean Garballey, Carmine Gentile, Carlos González, Tami Gouveia, James Hawkins, Kevin Honan, Mary Keefe, David LeBoeuf, Jack Patrick Lewis, David Linsky, Adrian Madaro, Liz Malia, Paul Mark, Paul McMurtry, Liz Miranda, Jim O’Day, Elizabeth Poirier, Denise Provost, Dave Rogers, Lindsay Sabadosa, Jon Santiago, Tom Stanley, José Tosado, Steve Ultino, Aaron Vega, and Bud Williams Bill History: Both Senate Bill 2043 and House Bill 3066 were refiled in January 2019, and were reported out favorably by the Joint Committee on Transportation in November 2019. S. 2043 was sent to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means, and may come up for a vote by the full Senate soon. H. 3066 was sent to the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing, and is awaiting action. Last session, the bill (Senate Bill 2568) passed the Senate unanimously. Importance of -
Letter from Legislators 7/14/20
July 14, 2020 His Excellency Governor Charles D. Baker State House, Room #280 24 Beacon Street Boston, MA 02133 The Honorable Secretary Marylou Sudders Executive Office of Health and Human Services One Ashburton Place 11th Floor Boston, MA 02108 Re: Support to Accelerate Improvements in the Local Health System Dear Governor Baker and Secretary Sudders: Thank you for your all of your work on behalf of the Commonwealth, and especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. If this pandemic has taught us anything, it is that government can take broad scale action quickly when we make it a priority. The pandemic has highlighted our Commonwealth’s many strengths, and also its weaknesses. It has shown us that government can rise to the occasion and create powerful, positive change to address those weaknesses and build for a better tomorrow. It has become exceedingly clear that our local public health system presents us with an opportunity for taking that broad scale action quickly in order to build a stronger Commonwealth for everyone. We were pleased to pass Chapter 72 of the Acts of 2020, An Act Relative to Strengthening the Local and Regional Public Health System (also known as the State Action for Public Health Excellence, or SAPHE, Act), this past April, and we are grateful that you signed this important legislation into law. In light of lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is clear that we must now accelerate progress more quickly toward the goals of the law. During this crisis, our local boards of health have been on the front lines of our state’s response. -
Bristol County
YOUTH JUSTICE VOTER GUIDE AND LEGISLATIVE SCORECARD: MASSACHUSETTS 2020 BRISTOL COUNTY WELCOME LETTER Each year, thousands of young people in Massachusetts come in contact with the juvenile justice system. These young people are disproportionately children of color, children from the child welfare system, children coming from areas of concentrated poverty, and LGBTQ children. For the majority of these young people, interactions with the juvenile justice system are overwhelmingly negative, and lead to poor outcomes and even increased delinquency. Progress in reforming our legal system into one that is fair and works to create positive outcomes for all system-involved youth, creating stronger and safer communities for everyone, is dependent on elected officials who support or oppose these reforms. This non-partisan voter guide is intended to ensure that you, as a voter, know your rights and are informed in our decisions. The primary focus of this voter guide is to provide the voting record of state elected officials currently in office. We also compiled information on resources from MassVOTE and the Massachusetts Chapter of the League of Women Voters regarding candidate forums in contested elections. This voter guide is intended for educational purposes. The above not-for-profit, non-partisan organizations do not endorse any candidates or political parties for public office. Table of Contents WELCOME LETTER IMPORTANT VOTER INFORMATION IMPORTANT ELECTION DATES SPECIAL COVID-19 ELECTION LAWS: VOTE SAFELY BY MAIL THE KEY ISSUES QUESTIONS TO ASK CANDIDATES IN CONTESTED ELECTIONS VOTING RECORD METHODOLOGY KEY TO THE SCORECARD Bristol County State Senators Bristol County State Representatives PARTNERS IMPORTANT VOTER INFORMATION Am I eligible to vote? You must be at least 18 years old, a US citizen on election day and registered to vote at least 10 days before the election. -
View the Vote Chart
UPDATE THE BOTTLE BILL YES! I pledge to help. The Bottle Bill (5¢ deposit on some beverage containers) is the single most successful recycling tool in the country. But the Updated Bottle Bill—adding water, juice and sports drinks to the deposits—is being blocked by powerful business interests on Beacon Hill. The Updated Bottle Bill (H890/S1650) will reduce litter, increase recycling, and save cities and towns money in trash disposal and litter cleanup. In fact, 208 cities and towns, 375 small businesses, and 90 state and local organizations have endorsed our campaign and joined the effort to pass this bill. Despite this overwhelming support, the Updated Bottle Bill has been “bottled up” in the Legislature for more than a decade. It has never been brought to the floor for a vote, and we need your help now. No more delays! Here’s how you can help: STEP 1: To find out the name of your representative and senator, go to www.WhereDoIVoteMA.com STEP 2: Find out where your legislators stand on the Updated Bottle Bill. See the back of this flyer for a complete guide. STEP 3: Call your state senator and representative today. The State House main number is (617) 722- 2000. Ask for your senator (and then call back and ask for your representative). Tell them: “I am a voter in (name your town) and I support the Updated Bottle Bill. There should be no more delays, this bill needs to come up for a vote now.” (If your legislator supports the Updated Bottle Bill, make sure to thank them, if they are undecided or not supporting the bill, ask them to consider supporting the bill.) STEP 4: After you call, please email [email protected] to let us know your legislator’s response. -
For a Breakdown of Your Ward and Precinct, Enter Your Address in the Secretary of the Commonwealth's Ward, Precinct and Polling Place Search
(For a breakdown of your ward and precinct, enter your address in the Secretary of the Commonwealth's Ward, precinct and polling place search ) A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A Abington Senator Michael W. Morrissey Representative Allen J. McCarthy Acton Senator James B. Eldridge Representative Cory Atkins :- precincts one, two, and six Representative Jennifer E. Benson :- precincts three, four, and five Acushnet Senator Mark C. Montigny Representative Robert M. Koczera Adams Senator Benjamin B. Downing Representative Daniel E. Bosley Agawam Senator Stephen J. Buoniconti Representative Rosemary Sandlin Alford Senator Benjamin B. Downing Representative William Smitty Pignatelli Amesbury Senator Steven A. Baddour Representative Michael A. Costello Amherst Senator Stanley C. Rosenberg Representative Ellen Story Andover Senator Susan C. Tucker Representative Barry R. Finegold :- precincts two, three, five, four, six, and nine Representative Barbara A. L'Italien :- precincts one, seven, and eight Aquinnah Senator Robert A. O'Leary Representative Timothy R. Madden Arlington Senator Kenneth J. Donnelly Representative William N. Brownsberger :- precincts two and four Representative Sean Garballey :- precincts one, three, five to thirteen, fifteen, sixteen, eighteen, and nineteen Representative Jay R. Kaufman. :- precincts fourteen, seventeen, twenty, and twenty-one Ashburnham Senator Stephen M. Brewer Representative Robert L. Rice, Jr. Ashby Senator Jennifer L. Flanagan Representative Robert L. Rice, Jr. Ashfield Senator Benjamin B. Downing Representative Denis E. Guyer Ashland Senator Karen E. Spilka Representative Tom Sannicandro Athol Senator Stephen M. Brewer Representative Christopher J. Donelan Attleboro Senator Richard J. Ross :-precincts one, two, three A Senator James E. -
SNAP Gap Cosponsors - H.1173/S.678 91 Representatives & 28 Senators
SNAP Gap Cosponsors - H.1173/S.678 91 Representatives & 28 Senators Rep. Jay Livingstone (Sponsor) Representative Daniel Cahill Representative Jack Patrick Lewis Senator Sal DiDomenico (Sponsor) Representative Peter Capano Representative David Linsky Senator Michael Barrett Representative Daniel Carey Representative Adrian Madaro Senator Joseph Boncore Representative Gerard Cassidy Representative John Mahoney Senator William Brownsberger Representative Michelle Ciccolo Representative Elizabeth Malia Senator Harriette Chandler Representative Mike Connolly Representative Paul Mark Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz Representative Edward Coppinger Representative Joseph McGonagle Senator Jo Comerford Representative Daniel Cullinane Representative Paul McMurtry Senator Nick Collins Representative Michael Day Representative Christina Minicucci Senator Brendan Crighton Representative Marjorie Decker Representative Liz Miranda Senator Julian Cyr Representative David DeCoste Representative Rady Mom Senator Diana DiZoglio Representative Mindy Domb Representative Frank Moran Senator James Eldridge Representative Daniel Donahue Representative Brian Murray Senator Ryan Fattman Representative Michelle DuBois Representative Harold Naughton Senator Paul Feeney Representative Carolyn Dykema Representative Tram Nguyen Senator Cindy Friedman Representative Lori Ehrlich Representative James O'Day Senator Anne Gobi Representative Nika Elugardo Representative Alice Peisch Senator Adam Hinds Representative Tricia Farley-Bouvier Representative Smitty Pignatelli Senator -
Commonwealth Heroine Class of 2021
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN Eighteenth Annual Commonwealth Heroines of Massachusetts Class of 2021 Commonwealth Heroine Recommended by Meredith Hurley of Winthrop Sen. Joseph Boncore Patricia Monteith of Brockton Sen. Michael D. Brady Amy Kirsch of Belmont Sen. William Brownsberger Gina Plata-Nino of Worcester Sen. Harriette Chandler Rhonda Anderson of Colrain Sen. Jo Comerford Shelley Crohn of Chestnut Hill Sen. Cynthia Stone Creem Kelly O’Connor of Lynn Sen. Brendan Crighton Emily MacRae of Fitchburg Sen. John Cronin Vaira Harik of Cotuit Sen. Julian Cyr María Lucy Pineda of Everett Sen. Sal DiDomenico Doreen Arnfield of Amesbury Sen. Diana DiZoglio Barbara LaGrenade of Marlborough Sen. James Eldridge Cheryl Rawinski of Sutton Sen. Ryan Fattman Joan Goodwin of Foxborough Sen. Paul R. Feeney Kathleen M. Graham of Dracut Sen. Barry Finegold Christina Florence of Palmer Sen. Anne Gobi Jynai McDonald of Springfield Sen. Adam Gomez Patricia Contente of Brookline Sen. Patricia Jehlen Cynthia Sierra of Abington Sen. John Keenan and Rep. Bruce J. Ayers THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN Eighteenth Annual Commonwealth Heroines of Massachusetts Class of 2021 Commonwealth Heroine Recommended by Heather Prince Doss of Lowell Sen. Ed Kennedy Sandra E. Sheehan of Hampden Sen. Eric Lesser Laura Rosi of Malden Sen. Jason Lewis Nancy Frates of Beverly Sen. Joan B. Lovely Corinn Williams of New Bedford Sen. Mark Montigny Darlene Coyle of Leicester Sen. Michael Moore Kathleen Jespersen of North Falmouth Sen. Susan Moran and Rep. David Vieira Jennifer McCormack Vitelli of Marshfield Hills Sen. Patrick O’Connor Ndoumbe Ndoyelaye of Franklin Sen. -
Name: Twitter: Facebook URL Phone: Email: Robert Deleo
Name: Twitter: Facebook URL Phone: Email: Robert DeLeo https://www.facebook.com/pages/House-Speaker-Robert-A-DeLeo/401891743246684617-722-2500 [email protected] Bradley Jones, Jr. @RepBradJones https://www.facebook.com/brad.jones.5832617-722-2100 [email protected] Denise Andrews @deniseandrews https://www.facebook.com/deniseandrews2012617-722-2460 [email protected] James Arciero @JimArciero https://www.facebook.com/jim.arciero617-722-2320 [email protected] Brian Ashe @repashe https://www.facebook.com/pages/State-Representative-Brian-Ashe/313981658724617-722-2090 [email protected] Cory Atkins @RepCoryAtkins https://www.facebook.com/pages/Representative-Cory-Atkins/43717444568617-722-2692 [email protected] Bruce Ayers @BruceJAyers https://www.facebook.com/pages/Massachusetts-State-Representative-Bruce-J-Ayers/450787785367617-722-2230 [email protected] Ruth Balser @repruthbalser https://www.facebook.com/ruth.b.balser617-722-2396 [email protected] F. Barrows https://www.facebook.com/pages/State-Representative-F-Jay-Barrows/380289168915617-722-2488 [email protected] Carlo Basile @RepBasile https://www.facebook.com/repbasile617-626-0736 [email protected] Matthew Beaton @beatonforrep https://www.facebook.com/pages/Matt-Beaton-for-State-Representative/10150091953615647617-722-2230 [email protected] Jennifer Benson @RepJenBenson https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jen-Benson/9704649510617-722-2637 [email protected] John Binienda 617-722-2692 [email protected] -
S643/H2480) Lead Sponsors: Senators Lewis, Chandler & Welch, Representatives Vega & Chan
AN ACT TO PROMOTE PUBLIC HEALTH THROUGH THE PREVENTION & WELLNESS TRUST FUND (S643/H2480) Lead Sponsors: Senators Lewis, Chandler & Welch, Representatives Vega & Chan REPRESENTATIVES Dylan Fernandes Juana Matias SENATORS Brian Ashe Sean Garballey Joseph McKenna Michael Barrett Cory Atkins Denise Garlick Joan Meschino Michael Brady Bruce Ayers Carmine Gentile James Miceli William Brownsberger Ruth Balser Susan Gifford Rady Mom Harriette Chandler Christine Barber Solomon Goldstein-Rose David Muradian Sonia Chang-Diaz Jennifer Benson Carlos Gonzalez Matt Muratore Julian Cyr Donald Berthiaume Danielle Gregoire James Murphy Sal DiDomenic Antonio Cabral Stephan Hay Brian Murray James Eldridge Daniel Cahill Jonathan Hecht David Nangle Jennifer Flanagan Thomas Calter Paul Heroux Shaunna O'Connell Vinny deMacedo Kate Campanale Natalie Higgins James O'Day Linda Dorcena Forry James Cantwell Kate Hogan Sarah Peake Anne Gobi Gailanne Cariddi Russell Holmes Smitty Pignatelli Adam Hinds Evandro Carvalho Kevin Honan Denise Provost Donald Humason Gerard Cassidy Daniel Hunt Angelo Puppolo John Keenan Tackey Chan Hannah Kane David Rogers Eric Lesser Nick Collins Louis Kafka Byron Rushing Jason Lewis Mike Connolly Mary Keefe Daniel Ryan Barbara L'Italien Brendan Crighton Kay Khan Paul Schmid Joan Lovely Will Crocker Peter Kocot Frank Smizik Thomas McGee Claire Cronin Robert Koczera Todd Smola Michael Moore Daniel Cullinane Stephen Kulik William Straus Patrick O'Connor Mark Cusack John Lawn Jose Tosado James Welch Josh Cutler Jack Lewis Steven Ultrino Marjorie Decker David Linsky Aaron Vega REPRESENTATIVES = 93 David DeCoste Jay Livingstone David Vieira SENATORS = 23 Daniel Donahue Adrian Madaro Joseph Wagner TOTAL = 116 Michelle Dubois John Mahoney Chris Walsh Carolyn Dykema Elizabeth Malia Bud Williams Lori Ehrlich Paul Mark Tricia Farley-Bouvier Christopher Markey 1.