As we begin a new year and gear up for the release of a new budget for FY2017, I wanted to take this opportunity to keep you updated on what the Legislature is planning to take up in 2016, some of the accomplishments of the past year and other useful information.

Read more about the Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit Program available to  Massachusetts residents over the age of 65 who qualify based on certain income and property ownership limits. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                

January 19, 2016      

(BOSTON) – Representative Garrett J. Bradley (D-Hingham) joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives to pass substance addiction legislation that creates a new standard to evaluate and treat patients who present in emergency rooms with an apparent overdose.

Boston, MA  - On Wednesday, November 18th, 2015 Representative Garrett Bradley joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives to unanimously pass legislation making changes to the Commonwealth’s public records statute.

SCITUATE - October 13, 2015 - Governor Charlie Baker, Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito and Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Matthew Beaton joined members of the legislature and community representatives today to announce over $10 million to assist communities in addressing deteriorating dams and refurbishing critical coastal infrastructure. These awards include five dam repair projects, one dam removal, three coastal protection reconstruction projects and one levee refurbishment.

http://hingham.wickedlocal.com/article/20150910/NEWS/150919585

On July 13, 2015 I filed H3690, An Act Relative to the Conveyance of an Easement in the Town of Sandisfield, Massachusetts.

BOSTON – Representative Garrett Bradley and Senator Bob Hedlund joined their colleagues in the Legislature to take final action on the FY16 budget.

Boston-    Representative Garrett J. Bradley (D-Hingham) announced today that the towns of Hingham, Hull and Cohasset will be receiving additional funds in this year’s state budget which will provide for implementation of additional safety measures in the public schools. 

(Boston) – State Rep. Garrett J. Bradley, D-Hingham, has filed legislation to promote continuity of care for multiple sclerosis (MS) patients, by requiring insurance coverage for prescription drugs designed to treat the disease. The coverage would extend to drugs that have already been prescribed and are being taken by the patient.