Issues

 



 

General Government



Pension Reform Legislation -

Chapter 21 of the Acts of 2009, Approved June 16, 2009

FY10 Budget, Enacted June 19, 2009-

Conference Committee FY10 Budget

Ethics Reform Legislation, Enacted June 25, 2009 -

Conference Committee Ethics bill

Governor Patrick Launches Online Community Forum

Invites citizens to continue conversation about reform and revenue with the Administration and each other.

Add Your Big Idea Now and see his press release in Press Room.


 

Health and Human Services



PUBLIC HEALTH: H1N1 - Links to Current Information


Update-to-date information on H1N1

from the Department of Public Health
See memo from John Auerbach, Commissioner of Public Health regarding

False Rumors Regarding Mandatory Vaccination for H1N1 Influenza



HOUSING: State Representative Mary Grant has been named chair of the Leadership Council of the North Shore Housing Action Group (NSHAG). NSHAG establishes a Regional Network and Innovations to End Homelessness on behalf of 25 communities on the North Shore including those located on Cape Ann and in the Southern Essex and Greater Lynn region. It is one of eight regional pilot networks around the state that are the result of a Special Commission Relative to Ending Homelessness in the Commonwealth. The goal is to help better coordinate, integrate and implement innovative services focused on securing permanent housing options for homeless individuals and families, and ultimately lessen the need for emergency assistance shelters.
See full press release in Press Room


Education



Major Education bill signed by Governor Patrick:

Read the press release


Seniors


2010 Brochure for Seniors:

"The Circuit Breaker" - Tax Relief for Massachusetts Senior Citizens 


Economic Development



Read about plans for stimulating the Commonwealth's economy:

Boston Globe, 2/8/10 and
Gov. Patrick's Legislation-Helping Small Business Create Jobs


Massachusetts Life Sciences Launches Small Business Matching Grant Program:

For more information



Transportation


Transportation Reform Legislation -

Chapter 25 of the Acts of 2009, Approved, June 26, 2009


Link to Governor Patrick's Transportation Website:

You Move Massachusetts


Rep. Grant's Recent Articles on Issues Regarding our Transportation System:

 

"My View, Good Transportation System Necessary for Public Safety, Healthy Economy"  Published February 26, 2009, Salem News

 

"A Good transportation System is Necessary for Public Safety and a Healthy Economy"  Published February 19, 2009, Bevevly Citizen



Environment and Energy


"Some ash with your electricity?" - The Boston Globe, February 14, 2009  Rep. Grant's refiled bill, H.3669, would mandate safe disposal of coal ash (see details on Legislation page)