Office of State Representative Bill Driscoll, Jr.
- Aug 11, 2020
Randolph will receive additional state funding and resources to support COVID-19 response efforts
BOSTON, AUG. 11, 2020 – This afternoon, the Baker Administration announced that the Town of Randolph will be one of the 33 targeted municipalities to receive assistance from the new cross-agency COVID-19 Enforcement and Intervention Team, tasked with accelerating enforcement throughout the state, in addition to coordinating local intervention efforts in higher risk COVID-19 communities. In addition to assistance from the COVID-19 Enforcement and Intervention Team, State Repre
Office of State Representative Bill Driscoll, Jr.
- Aug 6, 2020
House Passes Climate Change Legislation Amid Pandemic
Sets 2050 net zero greenhouse gas emissions limit, supports green programs for underserved populations BOSTON, AUG. 6, 2020 – As the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to evolve, State Representative Bill Driscoll, Jr. (D - MIlton) joined Speaker DeLeo and their colleagues in the House on July 31 to pass legislation building on the House’s continued commitment to address the effects of climate change by requiring the Commonwealth to achieve net-zero statewide greenhous
Office of State Representative Bill Driscoll, Jr.
- Aug 5, 2020
(Updated) Rep. Driscoll statement on recent changes to the Neponset Valley Parkway & Milton Street
UPDATE (08/05/2020) Upon receiving input from constituents about the recent changes, I relayed those safety concerns to DCR. Following outreach from the Town & the state delegation, they have moved forward and reviewed the recent changes made.
The review has led to DCR deciding to modify the intersection by placing a stop sign on the Parkway. All told, the intersection now includes the following modifications: Stop sign at Milton St. Stop sign at the corner of NV Pkwy and
Office of State Representative Bill Driscoll, Jr.
- Aug 5, 2020
House Acts to Support Healthcare System during Pandemic
Bill Will Facilitate Telemedicine and Strengthen Community Hospitals BOSTON, AUG. 5, 2020 – State Representative Bill Driscoll, Jr. (D - Milton) joined Speaker DeLeo and their colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives in passing a bill that will enable patients to access healthcare services via telemedicine and provide vital funding to community hospitals in the midst of COVID-19. An Act to promote resilience in our health care system (H.4916) mandates teleheal
Office of State Representative Bill Driscoll, Jr.
- Aug 3, 2020
House Passes Jobs Bill to Spur Economy Amid Pandemic
Bold Bill Will Invest in Housing and Legalize Sports Betting BOSTON, AUG. 3, 2020 – Faced with an economy buffeted by COVID-19 State Representative Bill Driscoll, Jr. (D - Milton) joined Speaker DeLeo and their colleagues in the House to pass a bill to give a shot in the arm to the state’s economy by legalizing sports gaming, facilitating housing development and providing more than $450 million in state funding to spur growth. “During tough economic times, it’s vital that we
