Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2021 Assistant Speaker Clark Highlights $3.3 Billion Investment in Education, Child Care Funding for Massachusetts in Biden Rescue Plan House ready to vote next week on critical funding to support safe reopening of schools, stabilize child care system MALDEN — Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark (MA-5) announced this week that Massachusetts would receive approximately $3.3 billion in emergency education funding through President Biden’s American Rescue Plan, providing essential relief to school districts, students, educators, and families. This funding is a critical piece of the President’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package that also includes vaccine distribution funding, aid to state and local governments, food and housing assistance, direct checks to Americans, and small business relief in addition to the education investment. TURCO | FROM Page 3 State Rep on our side during this fi ght,” said Revere Police Superior Offi cers Union President Lt. Charles Callahan. “I feel that person is Jeff Turco; he is an attorney and is pro law enforcement. I have known him personally for over 20 years. He is a family man and his values are in line with ours.” The Revere Police Superior Offi cers Union represents high-ranking offi cers of the Revere Police Department. “Jeff Turco is a local, family man that has the knowledge and experience to make diffi - cult decisions during these unprecedented times,” said Revere Police Patrolman’s Union President Joe Duca. “The importance of protecting communities is evident with his support for public safety occupations.” “I am writing to announce that the Winthrop Police Union MACOP Local 421 AFL-CIO has voted favorably to endorse Jeff Turco as our candidate in the “American families and educators are in dire need of funding and real solutions to safely get kids and teachers back into classrooms,” said Assistant Speaker Clark. “In Massachusetts alone, the American Rescue Plan would provide $3.3 billion in education funding for our communities, which will help our schools comply with CDC guidelines for safely reopening, give fi nancial aid to our institutions of higher learning and the students they serve, and stabilize our child care sector so that parents can go back to work. These resources are fundamental to reopening our economy and protecting communities, upcoming election for State Representative in the 19th Suffolk District,” said Sgt. Arthur Hickey of the Winthrop Police Union. “Jeff knows we are here to protect and serve the public but this can only be done if everyone has the same goal in mind. I know Jeff will be an advocate for police and correctional officers who maintain that Thin Blue Line that stops crime and chaos from occurring in people’s neighborhoods.” “Jeff ’s leadership, experience and understanding of Public Safety is unparalleled, and the MSPCOA is proud to endorse your candidacy for State Representative,” said MSPCOA President Bruce Hiorns. The MSPCOA currently represents and acts as the exclusive bargaining agent for all Massachusetts State Police Commissioned Offi cers. “I am pleased to announce that the Executive Board of the Massachusetts Coalition of PoEverett Aluminum 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Owned & operated by the Conti family since 1958 • 57 Years! “Same name, phone number & address for family since 1958 • 62 over half a century. 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First Vice President John Nelson. “It is important to have Jeff ’s commitment to public safety for the citizens of the Commonwealth. We look forward to his continued support of the Massachusetts Men and Women in blue who serve across our state.” Mass C.O.P. is the largest law enforcement union in the Commonwealth. For 40 years, they have focused on the welfare of Massachusetts police offi cers and 911 police dispatchers. “Jeff Turco has the experience, the knowledge and the commonsense approach to properly represent those in his childhood home of Revere and his adopted hometown of Winthrop. Jeff Rosario Turco will bring the same vigor and commitment to Beacon Hill that he does as a former elected and appointed local official, as an attorney in the courtdents’ health and well-being. It is estimated that Massachusetts would receive almost $2 billion in funds for the Commonwealth’s K-12 schools. • $40 billion to stabilize America’s child care providers through the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program and Head Start. It is estimated that Massachusetts would receive approximately $525 million in emergency child care funding. • $40 billion for institutions of higher education that are struggling to make up for lost revenue following campus closures, with stipulations including requiring institutions to dedicate at least half of their funding for room, and as a community activist and coach,” said New England Police Benevolent Association Executive Director Gerald Flynn, Jr. “In the opinion of our Executive Board, Jeff Turco will fi ght hard for public safety and to improve the quality of lives for the residents in the District,” said MCOFU Legislative Representative Kevin Flanagan. The MCOFU currently represents all employees in Bargaining Unit 4 of the DOC, Bristol County Jail and House of Correction CO’s, the Plymouth County BCI and Communication Offi cers and the Dukes County Correction Offi cers. “To even be considered by these brave women and men in blue is an absolute honor,” said Jeff Turco. “A safe community is a healthy community. I truly understand the value of public safety and the issues that the members of all of these unions face. I look forward to working to mitigate the hazards of the emergency fi nancial aid grants to prevent hunger, homelessness, and other hardships that students are facing as a result of the pandemic. It is estimated that Massachusetts would receive approximately $825 million in support funding for the Commonwealth’s higher education institutions. The U.S. House of Representatives plans to vote on the President’s rescue plan next week, February 22, 2020. The American Rescue Plan would be the most comprehensive COVID-19 relief package to date and the fi rst emergency funding legislation passed during the Biden administration. job as well as the overall improvement of public service in the Commonwealth.” About Jeff rey As a seasoned attorney with local roots, Jeff rey Turco is the ideal blend of experience and professionalism, with the knowhow to be a strong leader for his community in these most uncertain times. In 2005, Jeffrey was the Special Sheriff and Superintendent of the Worcester County Sheriff ’s Offi ce, and starting in 2006 he was appointed a Special Assistant Attorney General representing the Agency. Since 2011, Jeff rey has owned and operated the Law Office of Jeffrey Rosario Turco in Chelsea. Working for his community has always been in the forefront for Turco; for two years he served as Town Council President in Winthrop and as a School Committee member. Jeff rey resides in Winthrop with his wife, the former Melissa Carbone, and their six children. Spring!
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