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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
Inaugural Sustainability Day Held at State House
(BOSTON) - This week, Beacon Hill celebrated the inaugural Sustainability Day by showcasing innovative sustainable solutions in the Great Hall of the State House. Hosted by the House Committee on Climate Action and Sustainability, Chair Tram Ngyuen (D-Andover) and Vice Chair Michelle Ciccolo (D-Lexington) opened the day with remarks focused on the importance of innovation and sustainable action and large and small scales. Keynote speaker and Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer remarked on the need for political will to advance sustainable policy. “Making sustainable choices to protect our environment have many . . . Read More
Representative Joan Meschino Announces Office Hours for September
(BOSTON) - Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) will host two in-person office hours throughout the month of September. 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, September 15 10:00 am - 11:00 am Hull Council on Aging 197A Samoset Avenue, Hull Monday, September 22 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Hingham Public Library 66 Leavitt Street, Hingham These sessions are intended to make it easier for . . . Read More