House Passes Substance Addiction Legislation to Enhance Continuum of Care and Prevention Efforts
January 14, 2016For immediate release: January 14, 2016 (BOSTON) – Representative Mark Cusack 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. This new best practice, which will...Read More
Federal Funding in Massachusetts; New report considers ways to bring more money into Massachusetts
December 2, 2015For immediate release: December 2, 2015 BOSTON – On Tuesday, November 17, Representative Mark J. Cusack (D-Braintree) joined colleagues for the release of a report that looks into ways for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to maximize the funding it receives from the Federal Government. The report, titled Maximizing Federal Support...Read More
House Passes Bill to Criminalize Fentanyl Trafficking
October 15, 2015For immediate release: October 20, 2015 BOSTON – Representative Mark J. Cusack joined his colleagues in the House of Representatives to pass legislation criminalizing the trafficking of fentanyl. Drug traffickers frequently combine fentanyl, the most potent opioid available for medical use, with heroin which can create a lethal mix. Under...Read More
Blue Hills State Reservation Deer Management
October 15, 2015For immediate release: October 15, 2015 (BOSTON) – On October 14th, 2015 the Commonwealth of Massachusetts approved a finalized deer management plan for the Blue Hills State Reservation. The plan allows for a controlled hunt to be carried out on November 30, 2015, December 1, 2015, December 7, 2015, and...Read More
District FY16 Budget
July 14, 2015For immediate release: July 14, 2015 BOSTON – State Representative Mark J. Cusack (D-Braintree), Senator Brian A. Joyce (D-Milton), and Senator John F. Keenan (D-Quincy) are pleased to announce that the town of Braintree received $150,000 for public safety improvements and $200,000 for the expansion of the Department of Elder...Read More
Legislature Authorizes Funding for Municipal Roads and Bridges
March 31, 2015For immediate release: March 31, 2015 (BOSTON) -- On Wednesday, March 25th State Representative Mark J. Cusack joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives to approve legislation that authorized the Commonwealth to borrow $200 million that will be dedicated to municipally owned roads and bridges. The House of...Read More
State Representative, Mayor, and Police Chief Outline Plans for Additional State Funding; Braintree receives $100,000 for Public Safety Improvements
March 14, 2014For immediate release: March 14, 2014 (BOSTON) – State Representative Mark J. Cusack was pleased to join Mayor Joseph Sullivan and Police Chief Russell Jenkins Thursday morning to outline their plans for state funding that Representative Cusack was able to secure for Braintree in the Fiscal Year 2014 state budget....Read More
Representative Cusack Announces Legislation to help Braintree’s Small Businesses
December 11, 2013For immediate release: December 11, 2013 (BOSTON) – Representative Mark Cusack (D-Braintree) has announced legislation to assist Braintree’s small businesses. The legislation will increase the local option tax exemption on small business property from 10% to 20%, which will lead to greater savings for Braintree’s small business community. “This legislation...Read More
Massachusetts House of Representatives Supports Bill to Expand Veterans’ Benefits
November 13, 2013For immediate release: November 13, 2013 (BOSTON) – Representative Mark Cusack (D-Braintree) recently joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives to unanimously pass the 2013 VALOR Act which builds on existing legislation to expand services military personnel, veterans and their families. The legislation expands benefits, increases access to...Read More
Representative Cusack Named Vice Chairman of the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy
February 19, 2013For immediate release: February 19, 2013 BOSTON- Representative Mark J. Cusack (D- Braintree) was recently named the Vice Chairman of the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy for the 188th Legislative Session of the Massachusetts General Court. The Telecommunications, Utilities, and Energy Committee is charged with reviewing all matters...Read More