Wicked Local, Randolph
- Dec 15, 2020
State budget includes $40,000 for Resilient Randolph Fund
Wicked Local, Randolph December 14, 2020 Three members of Randolph's Beacon Hill delegation has secured an additional $40,000 in the fiscal year 2021 state budget for United Way's Resilient Randolph Fund for financial assistance and expanded food distribution for low-income residents. The budget was signed into law by Governor Baker Dec. 11. State Reps. Bill Driscoll Jr. and Bruce Ayers, and state Sen. Walter Timilty helped secure the funds. The Resilient Randolph Fund was es
Office of State Representative Bill Driscoll, Jr.
- Dec 11, 2020
Rep. Driscoll Signs Letter Supporting Pesticide Regulations That Protect Pollinator Health
Representative Bill Driscoll joined 83 legislative colleagues from the state House and Senate signing a letter of testimony to the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) in support of pesticide regulations that protect pollinator health. December 10, 2020 Michael Moore, Chair John Lebeaux, Commissioner Pesticide Board Subcommittee Department of Agricultural Resources Department of Public Health 251 Causeway Street 305 South Street Boston, MA 02114
Office of State Representative Bill Driscoll, Jr.
- Dec 10, 2020
Rep. Driscoll Joins House Colleagues in Sending Letter to MBTA Opposing Service Cuts
Earlier this week, Representative Driscoll joined 68 House colleagues in sending the following letter to the MBTA General Manager in opposition to the proposed service cuts. December 8, 2020 Steven Poftak Massachusetts Department of Transportation 10 Park Plaza #4160 Boston, MA 02116 Dear General Manager Poftak: As members of the House MBTA Caucus, we write to express our deep concern and strong opposition to the service eliminations and reductions proposed in the MBTA’s Forg
Office of State Representative Bill Driscoll, Jr.
- Dec 4, 2020
Legislature Passes Budget, Driscoll Secures Earmarks for Milton, Randolph, & Blue Hills Reservation
Fiscal Year 2021 Budget – Conference Committee Report BOSTON, DEC. 4, 2020 – A compromise regarding the Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) budget was reached on Friday between the Massachusetts House and Senate. State Representative Bill Driscoll Jr. (D – Milton) is pleased to note that Milton, Randolph, and the Blue Hills Reservation secured notable earmarks, including: $250,000 for the Blue Hills Trailside Museum $40,000 for United Way’s Resilient Randolph Fund $25,000 for a study and
Office of State Representative Bill Driscoll, Jr.
- Dec 2, 2020
Legislature Passes Policing Reform Legislation
Bill emphasizes police accountability and transparency by creating a new, independent commission; increases de-escalation protocols and puts in place procedures to address structural racism BOSTON, DEC. 2, 2020 – House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo, Senate President Karen E. Spilka and State Representative Bill Driscoll, Jr. (D - Milton) along with their colleagues in the House and Senate, voted this week to pass An Act relative to Justice, Equity and Accountability in Law Enforce
