THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, DECEmbER 30, 2022 Page 5 DiDomenico, A Longtime Childcare Advocate, Votes to Pass Bill Supporting Parents Running for Public Offi ce BOSTON – Senator Sal DiDomenico recently joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts State Senate to pass legislation that would support parents running for public offi ce by recognizing childcare as a valid campaign expense. “The pandemic has made it abundantly clear that parents cannot go to work without access to childcare and our democracy is no diff erent,” said Senator DiDomenico, Assistant Majority Leader of the Massachusetts Senate. “We want our elected representatives to look like all the people in our state, but we can’t make that happen if parents, especially women and people with low income, can’t aff ord childcare while running for offi ce. This bill would take a big and important step forward in making it easier for parents to run for offi ce and making the State House more representative of each of our districts. I want to thank Senate Presing parents, especially women, who face the added costs of childcare,” said Senate President Karen E. Spilka (D-Ashland). “While we’ve made great strides in diversifying our electoral representation in Massachusetts, there is much more we can do to make the decision to run for offi ce easier for people with kids. I want to thank Senator Jehlen for championing this issue and look forward to it advancing in the legislative process.” Under the bill, a political Sal DiDomenico State Senator ident Spilka and Senator Jehlen for all their eff orts prioritizing this bill and shepherding it through the Senate.” “Public service is a personal choice made more complicated and daunting for workcandidate would be able to expend campaign funds for childcare costs, using money raised in support of a political campaign. The bill tasks the Director of the Offi ce of Campaign and Political Finance with the creation of regulation to oversee the implementation of this change. The bill now heads to the Massachusetts House of Representatives for consideration. Subscribe to the Advocate Online: www.advocatenews.net AUTOTECH DRIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT! Cold Hard Cash for Your Vehicle! RIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT $$ CASH FOR YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR SUV! $$ Get your vehicle Winter Ready! We Offer A Complete Safety Check! • Coolant Special with Oil Change • Top Off All Fluids Gt hil Wit Rd • Synthetic Blend Oil Change Only $79.95 2005 JAGUAR S-TYPE Loaded with Power Options, Excellent Condition, Clean Title, Only 92K Miles! TRADES WELCOME! $4,995 Easy Financing Available! (Most vehicles) 2013 KIA SOUL Loaded with Power Options, Sun Roof, Heated Seats, Remote Starter, Clean Title, Only 86K Miles! TRADES WELCOME! $7,995 (781) 321-8841 • (617) 571-9869 1236 EasternAve • Malden EddiesAutotech.com Vehicle! We Pay Cash For Your Let us weatherize your home and wrap it in layers of savings. You can get up to 100% off approved insulation and no-cost air sealing. Think of insulation as a sweater for your home, keeping the air you want in, and air sealing as a jacket, keeping dust and allergens out. Insulation and air sealing work together to better protect your home from extreme temperatures in the winter and summer months. Schedule a no-cost Home Energy Assessment to see how you can save energy and money all year long. To get started, schedule your no-cost Home Energy Assessment today. Learn more at ngrid.com/assessment or call 1-866-527-SAVE (7283).
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