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Early retirement incentive for state workers signed by governor
Governor Baker signed the early retirement incentive program bill into law on May 4, 2015. It allows up to 5,000 state employers to apply for early retirement, including incentives that add a combined five years to either the age or creditable service component of the pension formula. It is projected that the…
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Earned sick time law effective July 1, 2015
Maura Healey, Massachusetts Attorney General, released draft regulations relative to the earned sick time law that voters passed by citizens’ petition last November. See information about the new law and a schedule of the AG’s listening tour here: http://www.mass.gov/ago/doing-business-in-massachusetts/labor-laws-and-public-construction/earned-sick-time/ A listening tour stop is scheduled for Cape Cod on Friday,…
Rep. Hunt announces support for National Guard “Thank You” initiative
REPRESENTATIVE HUNT ANNOUNCES SUPPORT FOR NATIONAL GUARD “THANK YOU” INITIATIVE SANDWICH – State Representative Randy Hunt (R-Sandwich) announced that he will be collecting grocery gift cards for our National Guard personnel who have worked tirelessly to support our cities and towns with labor and machinery to clear literally tons of snow. Working…
MassDOT releases draft revegetation plan for denuded Route 6 median
Review MassDOT’s plans for revegetating the Route 6 median that was clear cut last year. These plans are being coordinated with the Cape Cod Commission and both agencies are looking for feedback. You can send me your comments and I will forward them to working group: randy.hunt@mahouse.gov Click the link…
Christmas & holiday card drive for military service members
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 10, 2014 CONTACT: Susann Koelsch, Legislative Aide / 508-888-2158 REPRESENTATIVE HUNT ANNOUNCES CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY CARD DRIVE FOR MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS SANDWICH – State Representative Randy Hunt (R-Sandwich) announced that he will be collecting Christmas and Holiday cards for our military troops serving overseas. Working in conjunction with Cape…
Thank You
Thank you to everyone who helped out on this campaign. This was a real team effort. I could not do this politician thing without the full support of my wife, Mary, who is always there taking on the extra work that frees me up to focus on constituents, the legislature, and…
Rep. Randy Hunt stands up for his constituents: New radio spot
Standing up for his constituents is easy for Randy Hunt. In his profession as a certified public accountant, he constantly stands up for his clients, so it’s natural to take that skill with him as state representative. When neighbors facing the installation of a high pressure gas main were left…
New radio spot highlights Rep. Hunt’s work on alcohol and drug addiction
Representative Randy Hunt has worked diligently on the issue of alcohol and drug addiction, passing two bills in the most recent legislative session that promise to change the focus of spending towards education, prevention and treatment and away from incarceration for nonviolent offenses committed by people with substance addictions. Of…
Randy Hunt releases two new radio spots
Why are Cape Codders supporting Randy Hunt for re-election? Listen to our two new spots to find out. Supporters gathered last week en masse at the Bee-Hive Tavern in East Sandwich to enjoy great company, conversation and a mission. The “Record A Radio Ad Fundraiser” had a dual purpose: 1)…
Rep. Hunt to appear on U.S. District Court panel discussing substance addiction
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / Contact: Representative Randy Hunt (508) 833-4868 August 29, 2014 Rep. Hunt to appear on U.S. District Court panel discussing substance addiction Sandwich, MA – Representative Randy Hunt (R-Sandwich) will participate in a panel discussion at the John Joseph Moakley United States Federal Courthouse next Thursday, September…
Rep. Randy Hunt announces cultural grants
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 25, 2014 CONTACT: Susann Koelsch – (508) 888-2158 – Susann.Koelsch@mahouse.gov NEW STATE GRANTS BENEFIT CULTURAL COMMUNITY Representative Randy Hunt announces state grants totaling over $60,000 will go to nonprofit cultural organizations and schools in the 5th Barnstable District Sandwich, MA — Representative Randy Hunt today announced that the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) has awarded…
Rep. Randy Hunt: Second term accomplishments
1) 100% voting record – Someone said that 80% of success is showing up. I’m not sure I’d hang my hat on that simplification of what it takes to be successful, but I do believe that being there for committee hearings and legislative votes is an important means to engage…
Join email lists for updates on joint committee activities
In an effort to improve communications and transparency, I am creating email notification lists for constituents who are interested in the activities of any or all of my three joint committees. I will post advance notices of hearings and track activities of key bills moving through the committee process. Complete the…
Bottle bill compromise voted out of committee
The Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy released a new bill (H4317 – An Act Relative to Solid Waste Management and Recycling) this week which incorporates a number of the recommendations of the subcommittee that I work on along with three of my colleagues. Here is the summary: JOINT COMMITTEE…
Minimum wage law will pass today: Here’s why I will vote for it
Argument against a minimum wage I have often argued that the minimum wage tends to repress pay for people at the bottom of the totem pole. I would argue that, in my representative district on Cape Cod, practically no one would be working for $8 an hour if not for…