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I have been working hard on Beacon Hill to ensure that your voice is heard. This is a trying time for us here in Massachusetts with the condition of the economy, but we have recently passed three large reform packages in the areas of transportation, pension, and ethics. These reforms will allow us to net both short and long term savings.

I will continue to strongly advocate for North Central Massachusetts, so that we are able to strengthen our communities and improve quality of life. As your State Senator, I look forward to working with you; please feel free to contact me at any time. All information is located in the 'Contact' tab for your convenience.

Respectfully,

Jennifer

Flanagan Votes for Transportation Overhaul

Just one week after passing landmark pension reform, the Legislature on Thursday continued its aggressive reform agenda with approval of final legislation that completely overhauls the state’s transportation system. The consensus bill dissolves the Turnpike Authority and consolidates multiple agencies into a unified, independent agency, eliminating waste and producing billions of dollars in short- and long-term savings. The new agency would begin operating November 1, 2009.

In a key development, the final bill requires all active and retired MBTA workers to join the state’s Group Insurance Commission (GIC) by January 1, 2010 – the earliest date the GIC could accommodate given the challenge of moving up to 10,000 employees and retirees. An earlier proposal for an actuarial study was dropped during conference negotiations due to new information from a Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation report that verifies significant savings under GIC.

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