THE REVERE ADVOCATE - Friday, May 10, 2019 Page 7 Beacon Hill Roll Call By Bob Katzen THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. Hey, Beacon Hill Roll Call Readers: Keep your eyes on the 2019 Legislature and the rough and tumble political scene in the Bay State with something that you will read every weekday morning. It’s MASSTERLIST! AND IT’S FREE! More than 17,000 people, from movers and shakers to political junkies and interested citizens, start their morning with a FREE COPY of MASSterList! MASSterList is a daily ensemble of news and commentary about the Legislature, Politics, Media and Judiciary of Massachusetts drawn from major news organizations as well as specialized publications selected by widely acclaimed and highly experienced editor Jay Fitzgerald. Jay introduces each article in his own clever and never-boring, inimitable way. Go to: www.massterlist. com/subscribe, type in your email address and in 15 seconds you will be signed up for a subscription. INTEREST GROUPS RATE YOUR LEGISLATORS - This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call continues its series that looks at the ratings senators and representatives received from interest groups which measured legislators’ support or opposition to the group’s legislative agenda in the 2017, 2018 and/or 2019 session. This week’s report features the scores received from the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance, Associated Industries of Massachusetts and Progressive Massachusetts. MASS FISCAL ALLIANCE - 2017 AND 2018 Statement from MFA: The MFA is a non-partisan, non-profit organization committed to improving the quality of life in Massachusetts by advocating for fiscal responsibility through right of center economic, fiscal and good government solutions. As a non-profit organization, our primary focus is to promote social welfare. As residents of Massachusetts, we are concerned for our fiscal future. “MFA advocates for fiscal responsibility, transparency, and accountability in state government and increased economic opportunity for the people of our commonwealth,” said Paul Craney, Executive Director of the MFA. Key to ratings: The MFA scores each legislator based on key votes (269 for the House, 271 for the Senate) on issues selected to demonstrate their commitment to government transparency, holding the line on taxes and supporting small business. More details on the scorecard are at https:// massfiscalscorecard.org/ Choose 190th session from the drop-down box Here is the percentage of time local representatives and senators voted with the MFA in 2017 and 2018. Rep. Bob DeLeo 0 percent Rep. RoseLee Vincent 0 percent Sen. Joseph Boncore1 percent MASS FISCAL ALLIANCE - JANUARY 2019 TO APRIL 2019 Key to ratings: The MFA scores each legislator based on key votes (14 for the House, six for the Senate) for the first four months of the 2019-2020 session. More details on the scorecard are at https://massfiscalscorecard.org/ Choose 191st session from the drop-down box. Here is the percentage of time local representatives and senators voted with the MFA so far in 2019. Rep. Bob DeLeo0 percent Rep. RoseLee Vincent0 percent Sen. Joseph Boncore 33 percent ASSOCIATED INDUSTRIES OF MASSACHUSETTS (AIM) – 2018 and 2019 RATINGS Statement from AIM: Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) is the preeminent statewide employer association, serving the needs of all types of employBEACON | SEE PAGE 10 Lawnmower Tune-Up and Repairs • We repair all makes & models! • Authorized • FREE PICK-UP for all Tune-Ups! all m • We r d K-U makes & mo ma akes & mo D KU for all Tun UP fo Biker’s Outfitter 1039 Broadway, Revere • (781) 289-6466 www.bikersoutfitter.com WE WORK FOR YOU! * Have your car repaired by Real Manufacturer Certiified Technicians * An I-CAR GOLD CLASS SHOP Highest Certificate in the Repair Industry * Premier Insurance Co. Collision Repair Shop for Geico, Liberty Mutual, Metlife, Progressive and more! * Over 30 Years of putting families back on the Road Safe & Fast! * ATLAS Stands Behind All Repairs with a Limited Lifetime Warranty 1605 North Shore Road, Revere * 781-284-1200 Visit us at: www.AtlasAutobody.com or call (781) 284-1200 to schedule your appointment today! Dealer
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