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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 . . . Read More
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 - . . . Read More
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 - . . . Read More
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 . . . Read More
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 . . . Read More
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), . . . Read More