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House of Representatives Heads into Busy Summer Season
(Boston) - The Massachusetts House of Representatives had an active June, working to finalize and pass major legislation. The House passed numerous funding measures focused on transportation, education, road repairs, and relief programs. A $228 million supplemental budget was passed to address time-sensitive budget deficiencies, including winter storm recovery costs, public safety operations, substance use treatment services, homelessness assistance, and emergency management expenses. The bill passed the House of Representatives 154-2 and now goes to the Senate for consideration. Lawmakers also passed a spending package that seeks to ease pressures . . . Read More
Third Plymouth District to Receive Transportation Funding in House Bill
(BOSTON) - Chapter 90 funding is crucial to the transportation infrastructure relied on by Cohasset, Hingham, Hull, and communities across the South Shore and Commonwealth. This past week, the House of Representatives authorized $4.58 billion in bonding for an expanded Chapter 90 Program and transportation programs to address regional needs, as well as the impacts of climate change on local infrastructure. Hingham, Hull, and Cohasset will receive significant funding through the bill. Similar to last year, the bill includes a one-year authorization of $300 million for the Chapter 90 Program. . . . Read More
Meschino Bills Advance on Beacon Hill
(BOSTON) - December is a busier time than usual this year on Beacon Hill. Under the new Joint Rules governing the House and Senate, early December marked the deadline for committees to decide the fate of many of the nearly 7,000 bills filed during the 194th legislative session. Legislators are finding out which of their bills received a “favorable report” and have a chance at becoming law, and which were “sent to study,” ostensibly meaning they will not cross the finish line this legislative session. Needless to say, it is . . . Read More
Bill Designating September 22nd as Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day Signed into Law
Boston, MA – Yesterday, November 19, State Senator Patrick O’Connor (R-Weymouth) and State Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) celebrated the signing of S.2189/H.3388, An Act Designating Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day, which officially recognizes September 22nd as Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day in Massachusetts. This law ensures we remember the lives lost to suicide within the Veteran community and raises awareness of the mental health challenges faced by members of the military. “I am optimistic to see this bill signed into law today,” said Senator O’Connor. “The official establishment . . . Read More
Local Bills Progress Through Legislature
(BOSTON) - It is a busy time of year for the Massachusetts State Legislature. Several of the 7,000 bills filed this session have begun to advance through the legislative process. Three bills filed by State Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) have advanced in recent weeks. Representative Meschino and State Senator Patrick O’Connor (R-Weymouth) filed H.4862, which designates September 22nd as Military Service Member and Veteran Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day. The legislation was brought to their offices by a local family who lost a loved one to suicide. The bill passed . . . Read More
Representative Joan Meschino Announces Office Hours for October
(BOSTON) - Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) will host four in-person office hours throughout the month of October. Please contact Rep. Meschino’s Legislative Aide, Harrison Bushnell, by email at harrison.bushnell@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, October 6 10:00 am - 11:00 am Linden Ponds, for Linden Ponds residents Monday, October 20 10:00 am - 11:00 am Hull Council on Aging 197A Samoset Avenue, Hull Monday, October 27 9:00 am - 10:30 am Willcutt Commons . . . Read More