BEACON HILL ROLL CALL

This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ votes on three roll calls and senators’ votes on one roll call from July legislative sessions.

2ND ESSEX HOUSE RACE: Fowler says 'I'm just like you'

Gary Fowler, one of the three Republican candidates running for the 2nd-Essex District state representative seat, said he wants your vote, "Because I think my life experience may be like yours."

2nd ESSEX HOUSE RACE: Cronin says visibility, honesty are keys to victory

The two party system is not working in Massachusetts, 2nd Essex Distrrict candidate Rob Cronin says, and the only way to get it back on track and bring back more equality to the state's electoral system is to get more people out to vote; and give them something to vote for.

2nd ESSEX HOUSE RACE: Mirra calls himself a 'pro-business' Republican

West Newbury utility construction contractor Lenny Mirra is one of three Republican candidates hoping to win their party's nomination in the 2nd Essex House District race.

ELECTION 2012: Tierney, Tisei campaigns forced to fend off family matters

It seems the mudslinging between Congressman John Tierney and his Republican challenger Richard Tisei might never come to an end. Well, at least until the November elections are over.

UPDATE: Candidates respond to cancellation of 2nd Essex debate

The Georgetown Record, TriTown Transcript and their associated Wicked Local websites were forced on Tuesday to cancel a candidates forum scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 16 because three of the four invited contenders declined to participate.

Tierney, Dept. of Ed Under Secretary meet with local educators

Congressman John Tierney on Tuesday hosted an education forum for local educators, featuring U.S. Department of Education Under Secretary Martha Kanter. 

Essex DA elected vice president of national association

Essex District Attorney Jonathan W. Blodgett was elected to serve as vice president of the National District Attorneys Association (NDAA).

POLL: Will Romney's VP pick help or hurt the GOP ticket?

On Friday night, Aug. 10, word began to leak out that Mitt Romney intended to choose Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan, best known for authoring a controversial budget plan, as his vice presidential running mate. Will the choice hurt or help? Take our poll.

Beacon Hill Roll Call

Beacon Hill Roll Call records the votes of local representatives on seven roll calls and local senators on six roll calls from the week of July 30 to Aug. 3.

Tierney: Today is deadline for insurance rebate checks

Today (Wednesday) is the deadline for insurance companies to send out rebate checks as a result of the "Tierney Rule," included as part of the Affordable Care Act.

Tarr: signing Melissa’s Bill ‘the right thing to do’

Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr, R-Gloucester, released the following statement regarding the anticipated signing of Melissa’s Bill into law by Gov. Patrick:

BEACON HILL ROLL CALL

Beacon Hill Roll Call records the votes of local representatives on four roll calls and local senators on five roll calls from the week of July 23-27.

Moulton opts out of joining 6th congressional race

Marblehead native Seth Moulton, who announced recently that he was considering a run against 6th congressional incumbent John Tierney in November’s race, said he will not pursue that endeavor quite yet, adding that time was really the main factor.

Beacon Hill Roll Call

Beacon Hill Roll Call records the votes of local representatives on four roll calls and local senators on five roll calls from the week of July 16-20.

Tierney raps brother-in-law, Tisei in Salem press conference

Saying that his brothers-in-law “are simply continuing their pattern of putting their family through turmoil, and trying to blame anyone but themselves,” Congressman John Tierney answered questions for 45 minutes at a press conference at the Hawthorne Hotel in Salem Tuesday.

Tierney, Tisei react to high court decision on healthcare

It didn’t take long for Congressman John Tierney and challenger Richard Tisei to react to Thursday’s Supreme Court decision upholding President Obama’s landmark healthcare law, beginning a conversation that is sure to continue until November and beyond.

Beacon Hill Roll Call

Beacon Hill Roll Call records the votes of local representatives on six roll calls and local senators on three roll calls from the week of June 25-29.

Tierney disputes brother-in-law's claim he knew of illegal gambling

In his sentencing hearing this week, Daniel Eremian, a former Peabody resident and the brother-in-law of sixth district congressman John Tierney, said that Tierney was aware of Eremian’s illegal offshore gambling operation, according to the Gazette’s news partner WCVB.

Tierney issues statement on Supreme Court ruling

Congressman John Tierney on Thursday  issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling to uphold the Affordable Care Act.

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