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Representative Joan Meschino Announces Office Hours for July
(BOSTON) - Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) will host four in-person office hours throughout the month of July. 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, July 1st 10:00 am - 11:00 am Linden Ponds, for Linden Ponds residents Monday, July 8th 9:00 am - 10:30 am Willcutt Commons 91 Sohier St, Cohasset Monday, July 15th 10:00 am - 11:00 am Hull Council on Aging . . . Read More
Following Joint Rule 10 Deadline, Representative Meschino’s Bills Receive Favorable Reports and Extensions
(BOSTON) - State Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) has continued to pursue a robust legislative agenda following her successes after February’s Joint Rule 10 deadline, at which time most Joint Committees must issue their recommendations for the next steps of bills under their review. Six bills filed by Representative Meschino received favorable reports and will move forward in the legislative process. Highlighting these successes is the Joint Committee on Housing’s second favorable report of H.1354, An Act to create and implement a Massachusetts flexible supportive housing subsidy pool program. . . . Read More
Bill Supporting Parents Running for Office Receives Favorable Report
(BOSTON) - On Wednesday, May 31st, State Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) joined advocates from across the Commonwealth, including representatives of Plymouth County’s regional commission, at the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women’s Lobby Day held at the State House. Among the bills supported by the Commission is H.669, An Act supporting parents running for public office, co-filed by Representative Meschino and Representative Mike Connolly (D-Cambridge). The advocacy day’s events were highlighted by a speech from Governor Maura Healey. The Governor spoke about the significance of her position . . . Read More
Supportive Housing Included in Recent House Bill
(BOSTON, MA) - Supportive housing, a priority for State Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull), was included in the House’s recent H.4707, An Act relative to the Affordable Homes Act. The Act provides a comprehensive package of funding to support the creation of affordable housing in Massachusetts. Supportive housing is a crucial element of this legislation and provides an excellent opportunity to combat the Massachusetts housing crisis. Permanent supportive housing, a subset of permanent housing, is a housing model that integrates resources such as shelter, healthcare, and assistive services, for residents in . . . Read More
Representative Joan Meschino Announces Office Hours for June
(BOSTON) - Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) will host four in-person office hours throughout the month of June. 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, June 3 10:00 am - 11:00 am Linden Ponds, for Linden Ponds residents Monday, June 10 9:00 am - 10:30 am Willcutt Commons 91 Sohier St, Cohasset Monday, June 17 10:00 am - . . . Read More
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