Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2020 #NoTCITax Coalition pens letter outlining ongoing concerns with ill-conceived tax scheme T he Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance (MassFiscal) released a coalition letter signed from organizations of 12 Mid Atlantic and New England states opposed to the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI). TCI is a cap and trade proposal for the transportation sector that seeks to reduce the amount of vehicle fuel being sold into the region by drastically increasing the cost. For the consumer, TCI would act as a tax for diesel and gasoline fuels. The states that are currently eligible to join TCI are Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine and also the District of Columbia. When TCI released its first Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in December 2019, it outlined how much it would raise gasoline fuel prices, but it declined to disclose how much it seeks to raise diesel prices. Almost all eligible states have seen at least one branch of government indicate they oppose joining the TCI scheme for the foreseeable future, and New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu fl at out rejected membership in the program for his state, referring to it as a “boondoggle.” TCI is expected to release its next MoU sometime this “fall,” and states that wish to join TCI and need a legislative vote are required to CASH FOR GOLD WE’RE BUYING GOLD SILVER PLATINUM DIAMONDS Class rings, wedding sets, pendants, earrings,pins, broaches, watches, dental, coins Rings, watches, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, pendants Redeem this coupon for up to an extra $50 in CASH toward your transaction You will receive $25 CASH on any $100 transaction $50 CASH on any $500 transaction Veterans receive an additional 10% back Exclude coin and better. Not to be combined with any other offer. 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A group of bipartisan lawmakers have sponsored a bill that would require Governor Charlie Baker to seek explicit legislative approval before entering Massachusetts into the multi-state gasoline and diesel tax scheme. “Before the pandemic, Governor Baker was TCI’s biggest cheerleader in all the 11 states that remained…TCI has a regional approach to raising fuel costs. Since the pandemic hit, our state’s economy has declined, and unemployment reached record highs. The future of the Massachusetts economic recovery is in jeopardy if anti-businesses schemes like this are allowed to go into effect,” stated Craney. “This is not the right time for costly, feel good measures that deliver negligible environmental benefits. To achieve these negligible benefits, TCI purposely seeks to make driving and carrying out routine activities signifi cantly more expensive. TCI is a regressive tax that will put strain on working class people to subsidize electric vehicles that only the wealthiest among us can aff ord,” said Craney. “Removing Massachusetts from consideration of TCI is something State House leaders can and should do immediately to help keep costs down for small businesses and working people. By removing Massachusetts from entering the scheme, we will be helping with the economic recovery that is so desperately needed right now.” “Voters should demand and candidates should gladly speak out against TCI before they head to the polls in two weeks,” said Craney. DEA announces 19th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day DEA highlights many ways to dispose of unwanted, unused prescription drugs during pandemic WASHINGTON – DEA is holding its 19th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 24 at locations across the country. The nationwide event aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the United States are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. Collection sites will adhere to local COVID-19 guidelines and regulations in order to maintain the safety of all participants and local law enforcement. “The initiative – now in its tenth year – addresses a vital public safety and public health issue,” said DEA Acting Administrator Timothy Shea. “Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Together with our partners, we are not only holding National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, but offering other ways to dispose of unwanted, unused, and expired prescription medications.” Given the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency, DEA wants to ensure that the public is aware of other ways they can dispose of unwanted prescription drugs without having to leave their homes. Both the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency have tips on how to safely dispose of drugs at home. In addition to DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, prescription drugs can be disposed of at any of the 11,000 DEA authorized collectors at any time throughout the year. For more information, visit: https://apps2.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/pubdispsearch/spring/ main?execution=e1s1. DEA also encourages the public to reach out to their local law enforcement to fi nd out if they have any permanent drug disposal locations throughout their local community. DEA and its partners will collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms. DEA will also accept vape pens or other e-cigarette devices from individual consumers, only after the batteries are removed from the devices. If the battery cannot be removed, individual consumers can check with large electronic chain stores who may accept the vape pen or e-cigarette devices for proper disposal. Liquids, including intravenous solutions, syringes and other sharps, and illegal drugs cannot be dropped off . This service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. For more information on DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, and to fi nd a collection site near you, visit www. deatakeback.com. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net Broken, Mismatched, Fine, Jewelry We Buy Any And All Conditions! Not sure what you have??
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