Impressive win by Deval Patrick...

This Boston Globe photo shows Deval Patrick addressing supporters at a Boston hotel after his landslide victory in the gubernatorial primary.

We can expect an exciting race between Patrick and Kerrey Healey. I hope all our constituents will plan to vote in the November General Election. This is democracy in action!

Final update on recent legislative session...

As you may have noticed, I have been posting a summary of legislation passed in our recent session over the past few weeks. We got a lot accomplished!!

This week I am going to conclude these updates with a summary of legislation on a number of issues not previously covered.

In the area of housing we passed the following bills:

• Housing bond bill
• Education relief for "smart growth" cities and towns
• Housing and homelessness funding.

For Veterans we passed the following bills:

• Support for public employees on military duty
• Welcome home bill
• The Ed Connolly Military Enhanced Relief Individual Tax Plan

With regard to the environment we passed:

• Energy efficient appliances
• Comprehensive Mercury management
• Modernizing Toxics Use Reduction Act

With regard to Consumer Choice and Privacy Rights we passed:

• Interstate Wine Shipments
• Protecting Drivers' Privacy Rights

Reform bills passed include:

• New Committee Structure
• Limiting Outside Sections
• Comprehensive Welfare Reform

We had vigorous, open debate of many other issues of concern to citizens of the Commonwealth. If you have any questions about any of the legislation passed in our last session please email me at RepDonato38@aol.com.

I always look forward to hearing from people in my District.

Finally, a reminder that the Democratic Primary Election will be this coming Tuesday.

Tell your friends about this blog!!!