11/20/2017 07:09 AM EDT
By Lauren Dezenski (ldezenski@politico.com; @LaurenDezenski) with Rebecca Morin (rmorin@politico.com; @RebeccaMorin_)
GOOD MORNING, MASSACHUSETTS. Mostly sunny with a high in the low 40s in Boston.
BAKER'S NO FAN OF GOP TAX PLAN - Gov. Charlie Baker took a public shot at the Republican tax reform plan in Washington in a speech on Friday.
Baker, who has been on the record against other components of the plan like stripping away the state and local tax credit, went a step further to publicly criticize provisions including one in the House bill that would get rid of a tax credit related to bonds that work with public-private partnerships to create affordable housing.
"There are a whole series of developments with that which would make life dramatically more difficult for families, and for those who work with families, who are trying to find affordable housing options ... The good news is the House and the Senate seem to have some very major disagreements on certain elements of this and what matters to us," Baker said at Friday's Massachusetts Association of Community Development Corporations meeting.
With Massachusetts' congressional delegation already firmly opposed to the GOP tax plan, there's only so much Baker can do with his gubernatorial bully pulpit - like encouraging Friday's attendees to speak out both here and in other states where pushback could move the needle.
"And... to all of you, if you have an opportunity ... to reach out to people, both here and in other states, and make sure that you make the case, because are going to continue to make the case on why these programs work, why they're valuable, and why they provide tremendous opportunities for us to create strong communities across the country and across the Commonwealth - which fundamentally ought to be something that matters to everybody who plays [a role] in public life."
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TODAY - Gov. Charlie Baker signs the ACCESS bill that ensures women will have access to contraception coverage without co-pays regardless of any changes to this specific provision of the federal Affordable Care Act - Rep. Richard Neal, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, Chief Development Officer Kevin Kennedy, and Springfield Redevelopment Authority members announce the agreement for a new Union Station tenant - First Lady Lauren Baker and New England Patriots player Marquis Flowers will 50 turkeys on behalf of the Wonderfund to families who foster Department of Children and Families children.
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DATELINE BEACON HILL -
HEROUX IS OUT OF THE HOUSE - "Heroux confirms he will resign from House," by Jim Hand, Sun Chronicle: "State Rep. Paul Heroux made it official Friday, submitting a letter of resignation from the House to devote all his attention to being mayor."
- "Taxpayers picking up the tab," by Hillary Chabot, Boston Herald: "Taxpayers have shelled out nearly $1 million in attorneys fees for state lawmakers and staff over the last five years, paid for using a little-known account similar to the one used by Congress to pay a whopping $15 million in sexual harassment claims."
- "Legislative panel to look at expanding public records law has never met," by Laura Crimaldi, Boston Globe: "A legislative report due at the end of the year on whether the state's new public records law should also be applied to the Legislature, the governor's office, and the judiciary is unlikely to get done. ... Why? The group of lawmakers charged with preparing the report has never met."
- "Israel trip raises conflict of interest concerns," by Christian M Wade, Lawrence Eagle-Tribune: "A group of lawmakers are visiting Israel next month on a trip financed by groups trying to block a growing movement to boycott that country, raising questions about a potential conflict of interest."
TRUMPACHUSETTS -
DATELINE NEW ZEALAND - "Scott Brown's pay is $155,000 per year. The benefits are priceless" by Joshua Miller, Boston Globe: "Brown spends his days as if he is campaigning across this terrain. He gladhands mayors and their constituents, bearing patriotic gifts: US-New Zealand flag pins, and military challenge coins imprinted with Brown's signature. He introduces himself to chambers of commerce, noting that he, too, was once a business owner. And he connects with Kiwis over rock music and rugby, trying to parry their considerable concerns about President Trump."
- "Brookline attorney files complaint urging Roy Moore's law license be revoked," by Felicia Gans, Boston Globe: "As sexual assault allegations against Senate candidate Roy Moore continue to make national headlines, one Brookline attorney decided it was time to take things into his own hands."
- "Legislators decry abolition of opposition party in Cambodia," by Rick Sobey, Lowell Sun: "Massachusetts legislators are sounding the alarm on the explosive political situation in Cambodia, urging Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to take action and 'demonstrate to the government of Cambodia that its actions are corrosive to democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.' ... Earlier this week, Sen. Edward Markey, Sen. Elizabeth Warren and U.S. Rep. Niki Tsongas delivered this message in a letter to Tillerson."
- "US Rep. Richard Neal, Democrats push bill to ensure retired workers get their full pensions," by Shannon Young, Springfield Republican: "Democratic leaders in both chambers of Congress announced legislation, which seeks to ensure teamsters, miners and other American workers' retirement plans are not "put at risk," as part of their so-called "A Better Deal" plan Thursday."
- "Massachusetts House should act on climate change," by Rob DeLeo, CommonWealth Magazine: "Less than two days after Syria signed the Paris Agreement, leaving the United States in the unenviable position of being the only country in the world to refuse the climate deal, the Massachusetts state Senate took a critical first step toward preparing the Commonwealth for the ravages of climate change. The Senate passed the Comprehensive Adaptation Management Plan (CAMP) bill, the nation's first-ever comprehensive climate change adaptation legislation. The House of Representatives should follow the Senate's lead and swiftly pass this important bill."
THE WARREN REPORT -
- "Warren 'disappointed' in Franken - but won't say if he should resign," by Dan Atkinson, Boston Herald: "Sen. Elizabeth Warren [on Friday] repeatedly dodged the question of whether her colleague, Democratic Minnesota Sen. Al Franken, should resign after being accused of forcibly kissing and groping a woman a decade ago."
ON THE STUMP -
FIRST IN PLAYBOOK - GOP US Senate candidate Beth Lindstrom calls on "leadership in Congress to waive damages for breach of confidentiality in settlements involving sex harassment against Members of Congress and their staff," according to Lindstrom's campaign. "This would allow victims to go public without fear of liability and at the same time leave the decision to go public entirely up to the victims. ... I am calling on Speaker Paul Ryan and Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to lift this shameful veil of secrecy."
- "Two history teachers running against Wrentham's Ross for Senate," by Jim Hand, Sun Chronicle: "Two public high school history teachers are preparing to run against state Sen. Richard Ross in next year's state election. ... The two Democrats would first have to face off against one another in a primary election in September before running against Ross, R-Wrentham, in November."
THE TSONGAS ARENA -
- NEW THIS MORNING: L'ITALIEN IS IN - From state Sen. Barbara L'Italien's campaign: "State Senator Barbara L'Italien (D-Andover) today announced that she is running for Congress to represent the 3rd Congressional District of Massachusetts. She announced the run in a short film that was released on her website www.TeamBarbara.com outlining her deep roots in and service to the district. Putnam Partners, a lead media firm for President Barack Obama, produced the short film." Watch the video here.
WOOD WAR - Herald: "THE MYSTERY MILLION," "PATS BRING THE FIESTA!" "LOVE AND LOSS" - Globe: "T to vote on change for fare collection," "Many evangelicals unfazed by scandals," "BUENOS DIAS, PATRIOTS," "For delivery services, it's tension before the turkey," "ONE TAILOR-MADE DISASTER," "Mosquito madness? Novel plan releases more to reduce them."
THE LOCAL ANGLE -
- "Woman at center of State Police scandal pleads guilty to drunken driving charge," by Travis Andersen, Boston Globe: "The fallout from Bibaud's arrest prompted two federal lawsuits, forced the head of the State Police and his top deputy to abruptly retire, and placed Bibaud's father, Judge Timothy Bibaud, under scrutiny."
- "Seismic moment, or just a moment?" by Yvonne Abraham, Boston Globe: "Women and vulnerable men in politics, as everywhere, work around the dangers: They go in pairs to visit a certain office, or to meet with a particular lobbyist; they warn each other about whom to avoid altogether. Silence begets more harassment, which begets more silence. The system perpetuates itself."
- "Bipartisan Harvard panel recommends hacking safeguards for elections," by Joseph Menn, Reuters: "The 27-page guidebook shown to Reuters ahead of publication calls for campaign leaders to emphasize security from the start and insist on practices such as two-factor authentication for access to email and documents and fully encrypted messaging via services including Signal and Wickr." Check out the full cybersecurity playbook here.
- "After city election, there's a new race for the council presidency," by Milton J. Valencia, Boston Globe: "At-large Councilor Annissa Essaibi-George said she would like the job, and so did Councilor Timothy McCarthy, who represents Hyde Park, parts of Mattapan and Roslindale. ... Mark Ciommo, the longest-serving councilor, from Allston and Brighton, has reportedly gauged support. ... Councilor Andrea Campbell, who represents Mattapan and Dorchester, parts of Roslindale and Jamaica Plain, is said to be interested, too (though, when asked she would only say she's honored to be considered, and that more discussions need to take place)."
- "US Rep. Jim McGovern to walk 43 miles across Western Massachusetts to highlight local hunger," by Shannon Young, Springfield Republican: "McGovern will once again take part in "Monte's March," a two-day, 43-mile walk through Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin Counties that highlights hunger-related issues and raises money for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts."
- "Aaron Hernandez's house sold to real estate investor for $1M," by the Sun Chronicle: "Aaron Hernandez's home has been sold to a 23-year-old real estate investor for $1 million, about $300,000 lower than the asking price. ... But before keys can change hands, a $100,000 lien to the town of North Attleboro must be paid."
SPOTTED - at a fundraiser Thursday night for State Sen. Eric Lesser, held in the D.C. office of Blue Engine Message & Media: Obama Amb. to Italy John Phillips, Reggie Love, South Bend, Ind. Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Erik Smith, Nate Tibbits, Amb. Peter Selfridge (Ret.), Maryland Assemblyman Andrew Platt, Connecticut Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff, Massachusetts State Senators Sal DiDomenico, Adam Hinds, Will Brownsberger and Mike Brady, Andrew Bates, Ross Baird.
HAPPY BIRTHWEEKEND - to Data Chief CEO and founder Michael Heifetz, who celebrated on Saturday.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY - to Rep. Jim McGovern and Samuel Gebru, founder and former CEO of the Ethiopian Global Initiative.
DID THE HOME TEAM WIN? Yes! - The Patriots beat the Raiders 33-8.
A NOTE ABOUT THIS WEEK'S HORSE RACE - Technical difficulties have delayed this latest episode's taping until Monday, when Steve Koczela of MassINC and yours truly parse ballot questions and what's ahead in #mapoli in The Horse Race's season finale(!). In the meantime, Subscribe and listen to our past episodes on iTunes and Sound Cloud - AND tickets are now available for The Horse Race live event : We'll preview the big elections facing #mapoli voters in 2018 and look at a key issue for the year ahead: Women remain drastically underrepresented in the State Legislature and the Massachusetts Congressional delegation. What are the roots of this, and what can be done to change it? Featuring special guests Jenn Nassour of Conservative Women for a Better Future and Puja Mehta, Board Chair of Emerge Massachusetts, bringing insight from both sides of the aisle.
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