Tuesday, February 5, 2013
The 18th Essex representative has filed legislation to restrict welfare benefits.
On the heels of a scathing report by Inspector General Glenn Cunha citing ongoing abuse in the Massachusetts welfare system, lawmakers are demanding transparency. State Rep. Jim Lyons of Andover joined State Rep. Marc Lombardo this week in proposing legislation to do just that. The two Republicans have filed bills mandating stricter monitoring of welfare benefitsa as well as transparency within the system. “Before the Governor asks the hardworking and struggling families and businesses of the Commonwealth for more tax dollars, we should know where every penny is being spent in our state budget,” Lyons said. “We need to ensure that individuals and families that play by the rules and need help are the receiving benefits and those who do not…
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Judge ordered state to pay for transgender killer's sex-change operation and legal fees.
One of Andover's newest legislator is making waves on Beacon Hill. State Rep. Jim Lyons, R-Andover, has co-authored a bill that would require the state to pay legal fees for all "law-abiding tax-paying citizens of Massachusetts" up to $700,000. That's the amount of legal fees the state has been ordered to pay on behalf of Michelle Kosilek, a transgender inmate who won a highly publicized legal battle to force the state to pay for his sex-change operation. Kosilek, 63, was known as Robert Kosilek when he murdered his wife Cheryl Kosilek in Mansfield in 1990. He changed his name to "Michelle" in 1993. Lyons and state Rep. Marc Lombardo, R-Billerica, were outraged when U.S. District Judge Mark Wolf ordered the state to not only pay for the …
Monday, November 12, 2012
This letter is from State Rep. Jim Lyons, who recently won his reelection bid.
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Monday, November 12, 2012
As election day has come and gone, I write to thank you, the voters and citizens. During my door-to-door campaign, I was warmly welcomed into the homes and neighborhoods of Andover, Tewksbury, Boxford, and North Andover throughout the last six months. I deeply appreciate your kind greetings and helpful comments while visiting your communities. I worked to campaign with the civility and decency that is worthy of you, the voter. I am proud that the Lyons campaign focused squarely on the issues: increasing Local Aid, rolling back the 25% Sales Tax hike, ending rampant political patronage among Beacon Hill insiders, advocating openness and transparency in state government, stopping the waste of tax dollars in the EBT card scandal, ending …
Sunday, October 21, 2012
North Andover resident Grace McDaniel writes about State Rep. Jim Lyons' bill to repeal a state law requiring insurers to cover rape victims' mental and social disorders.
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Sunday, October 21, 2012
To the editor, As a young woman in college, I have seen first-hand how much emphasis is placed on students being safe. One of the most important topics has indisputably been on responsible sexual behavior, and how to protect yourself from sexual violence. Should anyone on campus be the victim of a sex crime - including rape or attempted rape - students are encouraged not to suffer silently, but to instead seek out help. This is because rape is not just a physical attack - it is an attack on one's mind and spirit. Why am I writing a letter about rape? Because I am incredibly disgusted by legislation written by State Representative Jim Lyons. The bill I'm talking about, House Bill 3353, would repeal section 47B of Chapter 175 of our state …
Monday, August 13, 2012
NuPath, Inc. was honored to welcome Representative James Lyons (R) to its Woburn headquarters located at 147 New Boston Street, on July 24th.
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Monday, August 13, 2012
This was provided by the office State Rep. James Lyons. Representative Lyons brought a firsthand perspective of the care given by Human Service workers, in that his own sister (Gerry) is one of the individuals NuPath serves. Rep. Lyons relayed to us that he grew up in a family where his father and mother made it crystal clear that everything that they did as kids, his sister was a part of. Sheri McCann, President and CEO of NuPath, said, “I know that you voted for the Salary Reserve and I want to thank you for that.” Representative Lyons said, “Let me comment on that. I’m a Republican and people look at Republicans and say that they are against everything. I don’t mind telling you I am against quite a few things that this Governor …
Concerned Citizen
9:49 pm on Saturday, January 5, 2013
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