Page 20 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2022 BEACON | FROM Page 18 223) – Legislation that would allow Lottery winners to request that their name, address and other identifying information not be disclosed by the Lottery Commission has died in a study committee. The measure also requires the Lottery Commission to inform a winning ticket holder of their right not to have their personal information disclosed to the public. Another provision gives winners the right to refuse to perform any public action in connections with the awarding, payment or collection of prize money. “Private citizens should never have to worry about their personal privacy or safety should they choose to play the lottery,” said Sen. Mark Montigny (D-New Bedford). “Right now, the commonwealth eff ectively forces a prize winner to hire private legal counsel in order to remain confi dential. This policy needs to change before someone is harmed by the shameless publicity and marketing sought by the Lottery, which is the only reason this bill has stalled. Personal safety is far more important than the promotion and advertisement of mere games, and I will aggressively push this legislation next session.” Lottery Executive Director Michael Sweeney opposed the bill. “Providing a public record of winners is important to the integrity and public trust in our games, assuring the public that prizes are being awarded in a transparent manner,” said Sweeney. QUOTABLE QUOTES “If you or anyone you know has interest in serving on a committee or working with us in this administration, I encourage you to get involved. I will say out loud, we are not above poaching. So if you have talent, be prepared to share.” ---Lt. Governor-Elect Kim Driscoll, head of the Maura Healey transition team planning for the transition from the Baker Administration to the Healey Administration. “The pandemic proved beyond all doubt that our parks are essential for - LEGAL NOTICE - D To all interested persons: A petition for of requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: of be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve on the bond in our physical and mental well-being. It’s long past time to treat them that way. We truly appreciate the progress we have made over the last year, but it will take at least another decade of similar support to erase what took a decade to break.” --- Massachusetts Conservation Voters executive director Doug Pizzi who along with more than 50 organizations is calling for major improvements at Massachusetts state parks. “The pandemic has exacerbated workforce shortages across the health care and human services sector in both the public and private markets, placing signifi cant stress on our health care providers, their staff and our Massachusetts residents seeking care. Through this program, we are providing tangible support to sustain them in this high demand work.” --- Health and Human Services Secretary Marylou Sudders on the Baker Administration’s plans to implement a $130 million loan repayment program to support and retain the behavioral health and primary care workforce. “Our earlier work found disapCANNABIS | FROM Page 1 revenue that facility was generating. But medical marijuana does not bring any tax revenue to municipalities. Councillor Anthony Zambuto, who opposes recreational marijuana sales, raised several questions with Avery. You kind of glossed over that we’re going to overturn the will of voters or ask voters to vote again. Who’s going to pay for that?” Zambuto asked. Avery felt the question could be included on the next ballot. LEGISLATORS | FROM Page 1 resentative Haddad. “This team refl ects the growing diversity of the Women’s Caucus and will be critical to supporting the work of the Caucus next session.” “I am thrilled to serve again as Senate Chair of the Women’s Caucus next session,” said Senator Lovely. “Under Rep. Haddad and I, the Caucus has grown and focused on the critical issues affecting women and girls in Massachusetts, including COVID’s impact on women, health acpointing compliance with Massachusetts’ 2012 healthcare price transparency law. And now we fi nd that compliance with the federal law isn’t much better. We are not insensitive to the challenges providers are facing, but it is disappointing that compliance with the law has not budged much since 2017, when Pioneer began monitoring hospital price transparency eff orts.” ---Pioneer Institute Executive Director Jim Stergios on the institute’s survey that found spotty compliance with the Federal Price Transparency Law by Massachusetts hospitals. The law requires hospitals to make prices for 300 shoppable services available online in a “consumer-friendly format.” HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters Zambuto also wanted to know what Avery knew about the dramatic uptick in emergency room visits due to marijuana use. Zambuto said marijuana produced today is much stronger than it was during the 60s and while it is benefi cial for some people it is a problem for others. But Avery responded there has never been a death or overdose due to marijuana. Councilor Anthony Cogliandro admitted he was against recreational marijuana sales but has changed his opinion cess and racial disparities, and empowering women in government. I am excited to continue this work and look forward to serving again next session.” “I am honored to have been chosen by my colleagues to serve as House Chair of the Women’s Caucus next session,” said Representative Kane. “This team shows the strong bicameral and bipartisan nature of our Caucus, our diversity, and the power of the women of the State House. The Women’s Caucus is a unique and important entity, and I am excited to that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been fi led. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of November 14-18, the House met for a total of 24 minutes and the Senate met for a total of 40 minutes. Mon. Nov. 14 House 11:02 a.m. to 11:13 a.m. Senate 11:07 a.m. to 11:13 a.m. Tues. Nov. 15 No House session No Senate session Wed. Nov. 16 No House session No Senate session Thurs. Nov. 17 House 11:02 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Senate 11:05 a.m. to 11:39 p.m. Fri. Nov. 18 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com over time. “I think we should put the question up again because I think the result will be a lot diff erent tan fi ve or six years ago,” he said. “We have marijuana being advertised here; we have it being delivered here. This for me is about tax revenue,” said Cogliandro adding that $1.5 to $2 million sounded really good. The subcommittee did not vote to make a recommendation to the full council but decided instead to keep the discussion within the committee. continue my work with my colleagues in this space.” The Women’s Caucus was founded in 1975 with a mission to enhance the economic status and equality of women and to encourage and support women in all levels of government. In January, following this recent election, the Caucus will have upwards of 60 members – comprising about 30% of the legislature. When the new session begins, the Caucus will work with all its members to determine strategic and legislative priorities for the 193rd General Court.
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