Thursday, March 28, 2013
The Medford representative made $2,180 for taking an "often-criticized benefit," according to the Boston Herald.
Medford Rep. Paul Donato was one of several state legislators mentioned in a Boston Herald article this week regarding per diem reimbursements for commuting to the State House. Donato put in for 218 days for 2011 and was paid $2,180, according to state records published by the Herald. The paper called the reimbursements an "oft-criticized benefit" for legislators. The Herald reported the House only had 119 formal sessions in 2011. Donato told the paper he often has to run sessions when Speaker Robert A. DeLeo is not present.
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Beyond local aid, the city could lose funding from the state for special education, homeless student aid and charter school reimbursements in the half-billion proposal Gov. Deval Patrick released Tuesday.
Medford could lose between $204,000 and $229,000 in aid from state government, Mayor Michael McGlynn said, as part of the half-billion worth of cuts that Gov. Deval Patrick proposed on Tuesday, in anticipation of the "fiscal cliff" combined with projected state tax revenues that are more than $500,000 lower than previously expected. "The uncertainty of the fiscal cliff and the resulting slow down in growth, is the direct cause of our budget challenges," Patrick said. "Congress and the President must come to terms on a solution so the private sector will continue to make the kind of investments that create jobs, grow state and federal tax revenue collections and contribute to a lasting economic recovery." McGlynn told Medford Patch that …
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Thursday, October 25, 2012
Donato says no to Death with Dignity Act.
State Rep. Paul Donato, D-Malden/Medford, is urging Massachusetts voters to say no to assisted suicide, according to a statement from his office. “Regardless of where a person stands on the issue of physician-assisted suicide, Question 2 – as designed – contains serious flaws, such the lack of a psychiatric evaluation and no family notification,” Donato said in a written statement. “For these reasons and others, I encourage the voters of Medford and Malden to reject Question 2 on November 6.” Also known as the Death with Dignity Act, Question 2, which will be on state ballots for the Nov. 6 election, calls for physicians licensed in Massachusetts to be allowed to prescribe medication, at the request of a terminally-ill patient meeting …
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Recently passed bill will help vets transition to life outside of service, according to State Rep. Paul Donato.
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Tuesday, May 29, 2012
The following was submitted by the office of State Rep. Paul Donato: The Massachusetts House of Representatives passed a piece of legislation that aims to improve the overall quality of life of veterans by expanding services offered through the state's Military Family Relief Fund and increase efficiency of veterans’ service officers in our communities. State Rep. Paul Donato, D-Medford/Malden, praised the bill in a press released Tuesday. “I was pleased to join Speaker DeLeo and my House colleagues in supporting this legislation”, said Representative Donato. “This bill will help provide services that our veterans not only truly need, but also truly deserve”. The bill will require the Board of Education to adopt a procedure to make the …
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
The Children's League of Massachusetts presented the award to Senator Karen Spilka and Representative Paul Donato Wednesday.
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Wednesday, April 4, 2012
The following was provided by the office of State Rep. Paul Donato: During their annual State House Advocacy Day Wednesday, the Children's League of Massachusetts presented Senator Karen Spilka and Representative Paul Donato with their 2012 Children's Choice Award for their dedicated commitment to working on behalf of children in the Commonwealth. Spilka and Donato are being recognized for their dedication and hard work over the past seven years to reform the Children in Need of Services system. CLM is a statewide association of more than 80 organizations and individuals who together advocate for public policies in the best interest of children, youth, and their families. Erin Bradley, Associate Director of CLM, will present the awards.
Arthur DeLuca
10:59 pm on Thursday, March 28, 2013
I wouldn't use the term "begrudge" in this case, Paul. To me it's not a case of "is it worth it" or "does he deserve it" but rather one of "times are tough, money is tight, everyone has to do their part to cut down - could you brown bag it for awhile?" Look at Congress for example. Congress being unable to create a balanced budget has created a problem. To solve (or perhaps "deal with" paints a … more ›