Page 22 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 26, 2023 Rounding out the top 10 repBy Bob Katzen If you have any questions about this week’s report, e-mail us at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com or call us at (617) 720-1562 GET A FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO MASSTERLIST – Join more than 25,000 people, from movers and shakers to political junkies and interested citizens, who start their weekday morning with MASSterList—the popular newsletter that chronicles news and informed analysis about what’s going on up on Beacon Hill, in Massachusetts politics, policy, media and infl uence. The stories are drawn from major news organizations as well as specialized publications selected by MASSterlist’s new editor, Erin Tiernan, with help from Matt Murphy. Both are pros, with a wealth of experience, who introduce each article in their own clever way. MASSterlist will be e-mailed to you FREE every Monday through Friday morning and will give you a leg up on what’s happening in the blood sport of Bay State politics. For more information and to get your free subscription, go to: https://lp.constantcontactpages. com/su/aPTLucK THE HOUSE AND SENATE: This week’s report is on the latest fundraising and expenditure numbers for the state’s 160 representatives’ campaign committees from the latest fi ling period of April 1, 2023 to April 30, 2023. It also includes how much money each representative has on hand as of April 30, 2023. The numbers are from the Massachusetts Office of Campaign and Political Finance. To get more information and details on any representative’s fundraising and expenditures, go to www.ocpf.us Click on “Filer listing” under “Browse candidates” and then type the name of your representative in the box that says “Filter by name” in the upper left-hand corner of the page. MOST AMOUNT OF CASH ON HAND: The representative with the most cash on hand is House Ways and Means Chair Rep. Aaron Michlewitz (D-Boston) who currently has close to $1 million ($980,358.10) in his campaign account. resentatives with the most cash on hand are House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy) $498,253.62; Reps. Tackey Chan (D-Quincy) $388,310,44; House Minority Leader Brad Jones (R-North Reading) $252,206.22; Tram Nguyen (D-Andover) $233,438,43; Angelo Puppolo (D-Springfield) $219,071.90; Jeffrey Roy (DFranklin) $196,404.88; Mike Moran (D-Brighton) $194,346.38; Tony Cabral (D-New Bedford) $174,282.71; and Bud Williams (D-Springfi eld) $156,097.98. LEAST AMOUNT OF CASH ON HAND: The representative with the least cash on hand is Rep. Aaron Saunders (D-Belchertown) whose campaign account currently has a balance of $124.01. Rounding out the bottom ten representatives with the least cash on hand are Reps. Christopher Flanagan (D-Dennis) $158.97; Samantha Montano (DBoston) $171.47; David Vieira (RFalmouth) $274.72; David Robertson (D-Tewksbury) $476.58; Manny Cruz (D-Salem) $487.41; Michelle DuBois (D-Brockton) $689.83; Adrianne Ramos (DNorth Andover) $731.73; Paul Frost (R-Auburn) $835.21; and Peter Durant (R-Spencer) $828.38. RAISED THE MOST MONEY: The representative who raised the most money is Rep. Richard COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SALES & RENTALS Have a Safe & Happy Memorial Day Weekend! Sandy Juliano Broker/President EVERETT - 26-26A Victoria Street. 2 family, 5 & 6 room, $850,000. Call Sandy at 617-448-0854 UNDER AGREEMENT LISTED BY NORMA! Follow Us On: Rep. Jeff Turco UNDER AGREEMENT EVERETT 5 Bedroom Single Family. 129 Walnut St., Everett $629,900. Call Norma for details 617-590-9143 List Your Home or Apartment With Us! 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Brian Murray (D-Milford); Vanna Howard (D-Lowell); Colleen Garry (D-Dracut); Carol Doherty (D-Taunton); Tom Walsh (D-Peabody); Susan Giff ord (RWareham); Fred Barrows (R-Mansfi eld); Peter Durant (R-Spencer); Marc Lombardo (R-Billerica); and Alyson Sullivan (R-Abington). TOTAL CASH ON HAND AS OF APRIL 30, 2023 Here is the total amount of cash your local representatives have on hand. Rep. Jessica Giannino $52,848.83 Rep. Jeff Turco $110,835.10 TOTAL MONEY RAISED IN APRIL 2023 Here is the total amount of money your local representatives raised in April 2023. Rep. Jessica Giannino $9,506.80 $0 TOTAL MONEY SPENT IN APRIL 2023 Here is the total amount of money your local representatives spent in April 2023. Rep. Jessica Giannino Rep. Jeff Turco $1,207.09 $1,910.59 ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL – The following bills were the subject of public hearings this week: AIRLANES AND LASER POINTERS (H 1287) – Would impose a $5,000 fi ne and/or fi ve-year prison sentence on anyone who directs a laser pointer at an aircraft or operates an unmanned aerial vehicle within the fl ight path of an aircraft. “Aiming a laser pointer at an Denise Matarazzo 617-953-3023 617-294-1041 aircraft is called lasing and can cause temporary blindness and confusion to pilots as they attempt to descend towards a landing strip,” said sponsor Rep. Bruce Ayers (D-Quincy). “Statistics show that lasing is on the rise, with over 9,500 cases reported in 2022. With over 375,000 fl ights out of Logan Airport each year, carrying over 35 million passengers, lasing poses a serious public safety risk to pilots, passengers and the community below. With the passage of this bill, we can set a strong precedent that this dubious behavior will not be tolerated and will carry serious consequences.” ELIMINATE THE $456 MINIMUM EXCISE TAX FOR CORPORATIONS (H 2842) – Would eliminate the $456 minimum excise tax for business corporations. “The corporate minimum excise tax holds small, newly created corporations to the same tax standards as large, multi-national corporations, regardless of whether they actually turn a profi t,” said House Minority Leader Brad Jones (R-North Reading). “Eliminating the minimum excise tax would provide assistance to many small businesses and encourage business formation in the commonwealth, which would have a positive impact on the state’s economy.” MEDICATION FOR MENTAL ILLNESS Would prohibit health plans from requiring prior authorization or step therapy for drugs prescribed to treat a serious mental illness. Step therapy requires the patient to try less expensive options before “stepping up” to drugs that may work better but cost more. Sponsor Sen. Jamie Eldridge (D-Acton) said this legislation will reduce restrictions for patients with serious mental illness and avoid costs in hospital visits and incarceration. He noted that untreated or poorly treated serious mental illnesses can lead to increased risks of homelessness and interaction with the judicial, legal and police systems. BURIAL FOR VETERANS (H 3517) – Would increase state reimbursement to families of veterans to cover the costs of burying the veterans. “This current threshold has not been changed or updated for years,” said sponsor Rep. Mike Kushmerek (D-Fitchburg). “The commonwealth of Massachusetts cares immensely about the treatment of veterans, as we are incredibly grateful for their service and sacrifi ces. For families with limited fi nances, this legislation would ensure that veterans are buried with the dignity and respect that they so deserve.” RAISE ALLOWANCE FOR NURSING HOME RESIDENTS (H 626) – Would raise the Personal Needs Allowance (PNA) for nursing home residents from the current $72.80 monthly to $100 monthly. It also would give the residents an annual cost of living increase. The PNA pays for expenses not covered by Medicaid for nursing BEACON | SEE Page 23
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