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State Sen. Richard Ross

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

King Philip School Committee Hears From State Officials

State Sen. Richard Ross and State Rep. Daniel Winslow stop by the King Philip School Committee for a discussion on local aide and Race to the Top.

The King Philip School Committee discussed state budget issues with State Sen. Richard Ross and State Rep. Daniel Winslow on Monday night and how the state fiscal landscape could affect the schools. The short version? It’s too early to tell. “We’re just one weekend into session of this two year thing, our legislations not due until Jan, 18 in the house and nobody knows what the budget seems like yet,” said Winslow. “We just need to see what [quarter 1] looks like in 2013 to see how the budget process will shape up.” Ross said there has not been much support for cutting aide to schools or local aid. He added that instead of cutting, raising taxes and finding new sources of revenue would be a more likely course. “There hasn’t been in the …

Sunday, May 6, 2012

Sen. Ross Votes for Valor Act

State Sen. Richard Ross among those in favor of additional services for veterans.

The following is a release from State Sen. Richard Ross. Senator Richard Ross (R-Wrentham) voted Thursday to pass “The Valor Act,” new legislation that will expand benefits and increase access to a range of services for veterans, active-duty military and their families. The legislation passed unanimously in the Senate.  “I am pleased to see this important piece of legislation passed by the Senate,” said Senator Ross. “Our military personnel sacrifice so much to protect not only the citizens of the Commonwealth, but all citizens of the United States. It is our job as a legislature to return the favor, and provide them with these services to benefit themselves and their families.”  The bill works on many fronts to help veterans and active …

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