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REPRESENTATIVE DEMETRIUS J. ATSALIS ANNOUNCES The winner OF HIS 2006 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP essay contest Representative Demetrius J. Atsalis announced today that his charity, the Representative Demetrius J. Atsalis Charitable Foundation, Inc., has selected Marcy Clark as the 2006 recipient of his annual scholarship essay contest. The contest winner received a $1,000 scholarship to help pay normal college expenses, such as tuition, room and board, and book purchases.

REPRESENTATIVE DEMETRIUS J. ATSALIS ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR J.F.K. STATUE AND McKEON FIELD Representative Demetrius J. Atsalis (D- Hyannis) announced today that two of his amendments were included in the Supplemental Budget that has been sent to the Governor’s desk. The amendments will be used to fund two local projects that are vital to the Hyannis community.

HOUSE TO LIFT LOTTERY CAP, SEND HISTORIC LEVELS OF LOCAL AID TO CITIES & TOWNS State Representative Demetrius J. Atsalis (D-Hyannis) today announced that the upcoming House Ways & Means budget will lift the cap on Lottery aid and send the highest levels of local aid to cities and towns in the Commonwealth’s history. The proposed total spending represents $920 million, an increase of $158 million over the current fiscal year expenditure and $260 million over Fiscal Year 2005. Yarmouth will receive $1,545,499, and Barnstable will receive the most of Cape towns at $2,575,171.... REPRESENTATIVE DEMETRIUS J. ATSALIS ANNOUNCES CO-SPONSORSHIP OF CHAPTER 70 FY07 BUDGET AMENDMENTS Boston, MA – Today State Representative Demetrius J. Atsalis (D-Hyannis) announced he is co-sponsoring two budget amendments to the Fiscal Year 2007 budget that would restore local aid funding for education. As this issue affects citizens from all walks of life, Representative Atsalis has signed on to an amendment from fellow Democrat, Representative Eric Turkington, as well as one from the House Minority Leader, Representative Bradley Jones, a Republican. REPRESENTATIVE ATSALIS ANNOUNCES THE ADOPTION OF SEVERAL FUNDING PROPOSALS IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2007 BUDGET Representative Demetrius J. Atsalis announced today the adoption of several of his key funding proposals as the House of Representatives began work on their version of the Fiscal Year 2007 Appropriation Budget. According to Representative Atsalis, a major earmark was included in this year’s House Budget. The $126,729 appropriation continues funding for the environmental technology program and job training partnership at Cape Cod Community College, a vital link to job creation and employee training on Cape Cod. REPRESENTATIVE DEMETRIUS J. ATSALIS ANNOUNCES HOUSE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVES ELDER ABUSE BILL Boston, MA— Representative Demetrius J. Atsalis (D- Hyannis) announced today that the House of Representative unanimously adopted legislation he filed that will extend the time-period a person can report unsubstantiated elder abuse. BILL ON EARLY EDUCATION & CARE PASSES UNANIMOUSLY IN THE HOUSE Boston, MA – Representative Demetrius J. Atsalis is pleased to announce that the Massachusetts House of Representatives has unanimously passed legislation focusing on early education and care. REPRESENTATIVE DEMETRIUS J. ATSALIS ANNOUNCES HOUSE BILL TO PROTECT CONSUMER PRIVACY RIGHTS Boston, MA – State Representative Demetrius J. Atsalis is pleased to announce that the Massachusetts House of Representatives has worked together to pass legislation to ensure the privacy rights of drivers across the state. The bill now moves to the Senate to be voted on before it is sent to Governor Romney for his signature.

EXIT 6 1/2 STUDY COMMITTEE Lt. Governor Kerry Healey is scheduled to appear at the Barnstable airport on February 17th to announce plans to fund a new study on the feasibility of constructing a new exit ramp on Route 6 between exits 6 and 7. Representative Demetrius J. Atsalis (D-Hyannis), who has worked closely with the Exit 61/2 Study Committee, said that “There are many benefits to bringing this project to fruition.” He further stated that if built, “It would ease congestion on these roads as well as serve as a boom to business in Independence Park, which would benefit from easy access to and from the highway.”  REPS' VOLLEYBALL WAGER BOSTON – North Quincy High School graduate Rep. Bruce Ayers (D – Quincy) wagered Barnstable High School graduate Rep. Demetrius Atsalis (D – Barnstable) on the state semifinals for girls volleyball between their old high school teams.

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