THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, DECEmbEr 6, 2024 Page 15 Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Substance Use Treatment Grants for Incarcerated Individuals Funding for Sheriff’s Offices will sustain treatment programs at 10 county facilities B RAINTREE – The Healey Driscoll Administration announced that 10 Massachusetts Sheriff’s Offices will receive grant funds to deliver substance use disorder treatment programs for incarcerated individuals. The funds were awarded through the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for State Prisoners Program. The federal program is funded by the US Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance and managed in Massachusetts by the Office of Grants and Research (OGR). Ten Sheriff’s Offices will receive a combined total of $310,000 in federal funds to support residenBEACON | FROM PAGE 14 SEXUAL AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – Gov. Maura Healey announced that the state awarded $3.8 million in state and federal funds to support state, local and nonprofit agencies working to combat intimate partner violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and stalking. “This grant funding reaffirms our deep commitment to ensuring a future where every individual can live with dignity, respect and without fear of abuse,” said Healey. “By investing in programs that support healing and justice, these grants will provide essential resources for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, human trafficking and stalking. Professionals across sectors will be empowered to deliver trauma-informed, accessible services to help survivors rebuild and thrive.” “Safe, reliable access to services is vital for survivors of sexual and domestic violence,” said Public Safety and Security Secretary Terrence Reidy. “By fostering strong partnerships among prosecutors, law enforcement and service providers, we create a network of life-saving support that reaches those who need it most. With these grants, state, local and nonprofit agencies are empowered to deliver critical interventions and services that help survivors on their path to healing tial and jail-based treatment programs. Each of the grant recipients applied for funding through a competitive application process in 2023 and were eligible to receive continuation funding this year. “Substance use disorder can profoundly impact the lives of those who experience it, as well as their families and communities,” said Governor Maura Healey. “These funds will help ensure that incarcerated individuals have access to essential services that will help them return to their communities healthier, stronger and better equipped to sustain a positive future.” “Incarceration alone does not and recovery.” GOVERNOR’S COUNCIL CERTIFIES PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION RESULTS – The Governor’s Council certified the results of the election of Massachusetts’s eleven electors for the offices of U.S. president and vice-president. All 50 states have to certify their votes in the federal election and send them to Congress to be counted before the Electoral College gathers on December 17 to cast their state’s electoral votes to make President-elect Donald Trump’s victory official. Preliminary results show Harris received more than 61 percent of the Massachusetts vote and Trump won 36.5 percent. Secretary of State Bill Galvin’s office announced that 3,512,866 Massachusetts voters participated in the Nov. 5 election, representing the second highest number of ballots cast in Massachusetts history, just behind the 3,657,972 ballots cast in 2020. “I … want to commend the secretary of state’s office for their continued perfect administration of elections here in the commonwealth,” said Gov. Healey. “We thank you for your work in this election and all elections.” “The turnout in Massachusetts appears to reflect a national trend, with a significant drop in participation in several of our cities, especially those address the factors the lead individuals to offend. By funding treatment for incarcerated individuals, we’re helping address one of the underlying issues that contributes to justice-system involvement,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “This approach empowers individuals to improve their future while strengthening the safety of communities across Massachusetts.” “Reducing recidivism is a key element of our public safety strategy. These grants allow us to invest in programs that improve reentry outcomes and reduce the likelihood that a person will reoffend in the future,” said Public Safety and Security with larger minority populations, and a slightly smaller rise in turnout in the more rural and suburban areas of the state,” said Galvin. QUOTABLE QUOTES “Since launching our Office of Outdoor Recreation, we have made it our mission to ensure that the outdoors is accessible and inclusive to everyone. Our approach is fueling local economies and empowering communities and organizations. This report demonstrates that we can drive business growth and foster connections with our natural resources at the same time.” ---Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper on new figures from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis reporting the significant expansion of Massachusetts’ outdoor recreation economy which generated $13.2 billion in value added to the state’s economy in 2023 and created 103,600 jobs. “It is extremely important to deter bars from over-serving and prevent problems before they happen. We want to keep people safe and make sure everyone can enjoy the holidays with their family and friends, avoiding tragedies before they occur.” ---State Treasurer Deb Goldberg announcing that the Alcoholic Beverages Control Secretary Terrence Reidy. “These grants have the potential to improve the lives of those struggling with substance use disorder as well as the safety of Massachusetts communities. Award Recipient Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office Berkshire County Sheriff’s Office Bristol County Sheriff’s Office Essex County Sheriff’s Office Hampshire County Sheriff’s Office Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office Total Commission which she chairs, will be conducting alcohol enforcement at local bars in in Massachusetts cities and towns from Thanksgiving Eve through New Year’s Eve “The educational experience of all students — regardless of their racial and ethnic background — will be enriched by having diverse teachers throughout their learning journey. Our students need our public schools to recruit and retain more exceptional educators of color, and now we have one more tool to help us do that.” ---Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA) President Max Page, applauding the inclusion of key elements of the MTA-backed “Educator Diversity Act” in the economic development bill just signed into law by the governor.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 that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularThis is one of several programs we offer to help reduce recidivism and improve outcomes for individuals and communities,” said OGR Executive Director Kevin Stanton. Award Amount $30,000 $35,000 $30,000 $30,000 $35,000 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $310,000 ly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been filed. 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 25-29, the House met for a total of 37 minutes and the Senate met for a total of 34 minutes. MonNov. 25 House11:00 a.m. to 11:27a.m. Senate 11:06 a.m. to 11:24a.m. 7 Tues.Nov. 26 No House session No Senate sessionWed. Nov. 27 House11:00 a.m. to 11:10a.m. Senate 11:06 a.m. sion No Senate session Fri. Nov. 29 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com Bob founded Beacon Hill Roll Call in 1975 and was inducted into the New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) Hall of Fame in 2019. to 11:22a.m. Thurs. Nov. 28 No House ses
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