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Massachusetts House Passes Landmark Veterans Legislation: Bill increases state benefits, tax credits, and modernizes services for veterans

(BOSTON) - The Massachusetts House of Representatives passed legislation Wednesday that honors veterans in Massachusetts by broadening the definition of a veteran, increasing tax credits and state benefits that they are eligible for, and modernizing the services that they rely on. H.4671 An Act honoring, empowering, and recognizing our servicemembers and veterans (HERO Act) will impact hundreds of thousands of veterans living in Massachusetts. "The HERO Act is a transformative package of reforms that will make sure our veterans and their families have access to the benefits, resources and support they deserve,” said Governor Maura T. Healey on Wednesday. “As we approach Memorial Day, we are grateful to the House for advancing this essential bill today and look forward to our continued partnership with the Legislature to strengthen veteran services in Massachusetts." “The HERO Act makes necessary changes to our veteran services that will improve the quality of life . . . Read More

Joan Meschino2024-12-20T13:02:31-05:00May 24th, 2024|Legislation, Seniors + Veterans|

Representative Joan Meschino Announces Office Hours for May

(BOSTON) - Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) will host four in-person office hours throughout the month of May. Please note changes due to holidays. Please contact Rep. Meschino’s Legislative Aide, Chris Altizer, by email at christopher.altizer@mahouse.gov or by phone at 617-722-2092 in order to schedule a time slot with a member of Rep. Meschino’s staff. Monday, May 6 10:00 am - 11:00 am Linden Ponds, for Linden Ponds residents Monday, May 13 9:00 am - 10:30 am Willcutt Commons 91 Sohier St, Cohasset Monday, May 20 10:00 am - 11:00 am Hull Council on Aging 197A Samoset Avenue, Hull Monday, May 20 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Hingham Public Library 66 Leavitt Street, Hingham These sessions are intended to make it easier for residents of Cohasset, Hingham, and Hull to share concerns and access the services Rep. Meschino can offer to residents on the South Shore. All local residents are . . . Read More

Joan Meschino2024-12-20T13:02:42-05:00May 1st, 2024|District Events|

Representative Joan Meschino Announces Office Hours for April

(BOSTON) - Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) will host four in-person office hours throughout the month of April. Please note changes due to holidays. Please contact Rep. Meschino’s Legislative Aide, Chris Altizer, by email at christopher.altizer@mahouse.gov or by phone at 617-722-2092 in order to schedule a time slot with a member of Rep. Meschino’s staff. Monday, April 1 10:00 am - 11:00 am Linden Ponds, for Linden Ponds residents Monday, April 8 9:00 am - 10:30 am Willcutt Commons 91 Sohier St, Cohasset Monday, April 22 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Hingham Public Library 66 Leavitt Street, Hingham Monday, April 29 10:00 am - 11:00 am Hull Council on Aging 197A Samoset Avenue, Hull These sessions are intended to make it easier for residents of Cohasset, Hingham, and Hull to share concerns and access the services Rep. Meschino can offer to residents on the South Shore. All local residents are . . . Read More

Joan Meschino2024-12-20T13:02:54-05:00March 29th, 2024|District Events|

Representative Joan Meschino Announces Office Hours for March

(BOSTON) - Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) will host four in-person office hours throughout the month of March. Please contact Rep. Meschino’s Legislative Aide, Chris Altizer, by email at christopher.altizer@mahouse.gov or by phone at 617-722-2092 in order to schedule a time slot with a member of Rep. Meschino’s staff. Monday, March 4 10:00 am - 11:00 am Linden Ponds, for Linden Ponds residents Monday, March 11 9:00 am - 10:30 am Willcutt Commons 91 Sohier St, Cohasset Monday, March 18 10:00 am - 11:00 am Hull Council on Aging 197A Samoset Avenue, Hull Monday, March 25 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Hingham Public Library 66 Leavitt Street, Hingham These sessions are intended to make it easier for residents of Cohasset, Hingham, and Hull to share concerns and access the services Rep. Meschino can offer to residents on the South Shore. All local residents are invited to participate. “I encourage all . . . Read More

Joan Meschino2024-12-20T13:03:03-05:00March 1st, 2024|District Events|

Representative Joan Meschino Announces 2024 Summer Internships

(BOSTON) - Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) will host high school and college interns throughout the months of June and July this summer. These internships are intended for high school and college students who wish to gain valuable experience of the day-to-day happenings in a legislative office. Students from the Third Plymouth District are encouraged to apply. “I encourage all interested students to reach out to our office and apply to be an intern with us this summer,” Representative Meschino (D-Hull) said. “The work of our previous interns has guided some of our policy work, and we always look forward to helping young people pursue their interests in public service and our state government.” College internships will begin at the beginning of June and conclude by August 2nd. High school internships will be organized into two three-week “sessions”, from June 24 to July 12 and from July 15 to August . . . Read More

Joan Meschino2024-02-12T17:14:52-05:00February 9th, 2024|Other Topics|

Parents Running for Office Coalition Holds Press Conference, Unveils Report in Support of Campaign Finance Legislation

Newly released data shows Campaign Funds for Childcare is a smart policy that is proven to empower more parents and caregivers to run for office. Boston, Mass (January 24, 2024) - The Massachusetts Parents Running for Office (PRO) Coalition held a press conference on Wednesday, January 24th at the Massachusetts State House in support of An Act supporting parents running for public office (H.669 / S.422). Bill sponsors Senator Pat Jehlen (D-Somerville), Representative Mike Connolly (D-Cambridge), and Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) joined in coalition with Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D-Melrose), the national group Vote Mama Foundation, the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women (MCSW), the Massachusetts Caucus of Women Legislators (MCWL), the MA Women’s Political Caucus (MWPC), the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Organization for Women (MassNOW), and parents in public office as they called for a favorable report of the legislation. The bill, currently before the Joint Committee on . . . Read More

Joan Meschino2024-12-20T13:03:16-05:00February 2nd, 2024|Legislation|

Representative Joan Meschino Announces Office Hours for February

(BOSTON) - Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) will host three in-person office hours throughout the month of February. Please note changes due to holidays. Please contact Rep. Meschino’s Legislative Aide, Liz Carroll Gunderson, by email at elizabeth.gunderson@mahouse.gov or by phone at 617-722-2092 in order to schedule a time slot with a member of Rep. Meschino’s staff. Monday, February 5 10:00 am - 11:00 am Linden Ponds, for Linden Ponds residents Monday, February 12 9:00 am - 10:30 am Willcutt Commons 91 Sohier St, Cohasset Monday, February 26 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Hingham Public Library 66 Leavitt St, Hingham These sessions are intended to make it easier for residents of Cohasset, Hingham, and Hull to share concerns and access the services Rep. Meschino can offer to residents on the South Shore. All local residents are invited to participate. “I encourage all local residents who need assistance to reach out to . . . Read More

Joan Meschino2024-12-20T13:03:25-05:00February 2nd, 2024|District Events|

Rep. Meschino Joins House Colleagues to Unanimously Pass Bill to Prevent Abuse and Exploitation, Enhance Protections for Survivors

Legislation addresses teen sexting and image-based sexual assault, coercive control, and extends the statute of limitations for certain domestic violence offenses (BOSTON) – On Wednesday, January 10, Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) joined the Massachusetts House of Representatives to pass legislation that combines several separate legislative initiatives into one bill which will help prevent abuse and exploitation, while also enhancing protections for survivors. The legislation addresses teen sexting and image-based sexual assault, commonly referred to as “revenge porn”; expands the definition of abuse to include coercive control for the purposes of obtaining a restraining order; and extends the statute of limitations for certain domestic violence offenses from six years to 15 years. “We know that abuse extends beyond the physical; emotional and psychological damage caused by manipulation and control is something this bill intends to prevent,” said State Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull). “Equally important is that our youth receive information . . . Read More

Joan Meschino2024-12-20T13:03:37-05:00January 19th, 2024|Legislation|

Rep. Meschino Testifies on Access to Justice, Completes In-Person Legislative Testimony on Primary Bills

(BOSTON) - State Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) continues to promote H.1677, An Act to create access to justice, which would restore the right of an individual to bring a claim in state court against a government agency in cases of disparate impact. Rep. Meschino testified in support of the bill alongside proponents of the bill at the Judiciary Committee hearing on December 5th in the State House. H.1677 would aim to provide access to justice for a number of constituencies, including those seeking environmental justice, language access, fair housing, equitable healthcare, and access to high-quality education. As of the Judiciary Committee hearing on December 5th, all of Rep. Meschino's sponsored bills have been heard in front of their respective committees. “I am encouraged by the Joint Committees’ support and interest in the legislation I have filed this session,” said Representative Meschino (D-Hull). “The bills I have filed aim to . . . Read More

Joan Meschino2024-12-20T13:03:48-05:00January 12th, 2024|Legislation|

Representative Joan Meschino Announces Office Hours for January 2024

(BOSTON) - Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) will host three in-person office hours throughout the month of January. Please note changes due to holidays. Please contact Rep. Meschino’s Legislative Aide, Liz Carroll Gunderson, by email at elizabeth.gunderson@mahouse.gov or by phone at 617-722-2092 in order to schedule a time slot with a member of Rep. Meschino’s staff. Monday, January 8, 2024 9:00 am - 10:30 am Willcutt Commons 91 Sohier St, Cohasset Monday, January 22, 2024 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Hingham Public Library 66 Leavitt St, Hingham Monday, January 29, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am Hull Council on Aging 197A Samoset Avenue, Hull These sessions are intended to make it easier for residents of Cohasset, Hingham, and Hull to share concerns and access the services Rep. Meschino can offer to residents on the South Shore. All local residents are invited to participate. “I encourage all local residents who need . . . Read More

Joan Meschino2024-12-20T13:03:57-05:00December 29th, 2023|District Events|

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