Poll on Expanded Gambling
| I am polling once again on my constituents' opinions about expanded gambling in the Commonwealth because I got relatively few responses to the poll in the last newsletter. The issue of expanded gambling in Massachusetts will come up soon in the House as legislators search for ways to create jobs and raise revenue. Two years ago, I voted against establishing casinos and the House voted the issue down. The state has had many cuts in critical programs that serve our most vulnerable residents. In light of our inadequate funds for services, as well as our high unemployment rate, it is appropriate to assess this option again - not necessarily to approve it. There are concerns on both sides of the issue, from the serious disease of gambling addiction to the roughly 6 million visits made by Massachusetts residents to Connecticut casinos each year, exporting Massachusetts revenue to Connecticut. I really hope you will respond to this poll - vote again even if you voted last time. If you would like to tell me your thoughts about the issue in detail, please click here; but first, vote for your preference by following this link.
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Job Seekers - Job Fair on March 8th
| The US Census Bureau is having a Job Fair at the HolidayInn in Somerville, 30 Washington Street, Somerville, MA 02143 on Monday, March 8th from 10am to 6pm. The Census Bureau is actively seeking residents of Cambridge, Somerville and Watertown. Applications and basic skills assessments of applicants will be conducted at the job fair. Census workers may earn up to $22 /hr. and the jobs are 20-30 hrs a week for 5-10 weeks. Whether you are a student (18 and over), retiree, job seeker, or a full time worker looking to make additional income, the Census is a tremendous opportunity to help your community and gain valuable experience. Applicants are asked to bring either a valid passport or a driver's license and Social Security Card or a birth certificate. Please call the US Census' Medford office at 781-497-9710 for more information.
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| Bridge Rehab Projects - Public Meeting March 9th | The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has scheduled a public meeting for the River St./Western Ave. Bridge Rehabilitation Project. The meeting will take place on March 9th, 2010 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at the Morse School, 40 Granite Street, Cambridge, MA 02139. It is expected that the River Street and Western Avenue bridges will be rehabilitated soon, as will the Lars Anderson Bridge and the Weeks Bridge. This public meeting, as well as future meetings, will give you a chance to raise your concerns about pedestrian, bicycle, and automobile access as well as construction mitigation. |
Bills Moving Forward
| A bill I have filed several times has been reported out of the Education Committee favorably. House Bill 3436, An Act Enhancing Student Opportunity for Achievement and Results would set up a pilot program to implement and study the effects of small class sizes for K-3rd grades in targeted elementary schools. I am thankful for the Education Committee's support. In addition,
The bill to guarantee seven paid sick days per year for all employees to use for themselves or to care for their child, spouse, parent, or parent of spouse has been reported out favorably from the Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development. A bill that I filed to define comparable work on whether the two positions entail comparable skill, effort, responsibility and working conditions between employees of the opposite sex has also been reported out favorably from the Labor and Workforce Development Committee.
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House Debate This Afternoon
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This afternoon the House will be taking up the bill to prohibit devocalization of dogs and cats as well as the bill to assist the City of Lawrence. You can watch the debate online on the Legislature's website. |
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| | WELCOME |  | Dear Friends,
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