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Lobbyist Entity disclosure reporting period:   01/01/2014 - 06/30/2014
Authorizing Officer name George K Atanasov
Title Vice President & Counsel
Business name ML Strategies, LLC
Address One Financial Center    41st Floor
City, state, zip code Boston, MA 02111         
Country US
Phone 617-348-4400 
 
Compensation/Salaries Paid
Lobbyist or Entity nameSalaries
Stephen Tocco $150,000.00
Robert Havern $90,500.00
Julie Cox $85,000.00
George Atanasov $75,000.00
David O'Connor $84,200.00
Stephen Silveira $61,000.00
Nancy Sterling $47,800.00
Robert Ryan $83,900.00
Total salaries paid $677,400.00
 
Operating Expenses
DateRecipientType of expenseAmount
1/1/2014-6/30/2014 Advertising expenses $0.00
1/1/2014-6/30/2014 Photocopies, scans $0.00
1/1/2014-6/30/2014 Computer equipment, supplies $0.00
1/1/2014-6/30/2014 Professional dues $0.00
1/1/2014-6/30/2014 Fax charges $0.00
1/1/2014-6/30/2014 Internet fees $0.00
1/1/2014-6/30/2014 Legal fees $0.00
1/1/2014-6/30/2014 Postage, shipping, delivery $0.00
1/1/2014-6/30/2014 Office supplies, equipment $0.00
1/1/2014-6/30/2014 Printing expenses $0.00
1/1/2014-6/30/2014 Public relations expenses $0.00
1/1/2014-6/30/2014 Rent $0.00
1/1/2014-6/30/2014 MaryEllen Winn (Administrative/Secretary): $8,750.00; Erin Brasil (Administrative/Secretary): $17,500.00; Stephen P. Tocco (Administrative/President & CEO): $40,000.00; Nancy J. Sterling (Administrative/Senior Vice President): $6,000.00. Office and support staff salaries $72,250.00
1/1/2014-6/30/2014 Professional subscriptions $0.00
1/1/2014-6/30/2014 Taxes $0.00
1/1/2014-6/30/2014 Telephone, cell phone, handheld $0.00
1/1/2014-6/30/2014 Utilities (heat, water, electricity) $0.00
1/1/2014-6/30/2014 Mintz Levin (Reimbursement for General Office Expenses): $135,125.00. Other operating expenses $135,125.00
  Total operating expenses $207,375.00
 
Activities, Bill Numbers and Titles
Sub-agent: George Atanasov
Client: Massachusetts Hospital Association
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
House Bill 1008 An Act Relative to Nurse Staffing Ratios. Oppose $0.00 N/A
House Bill 3843 An Act Relative to Nurse Staffing Ratios. Oppose $0.00 N/A
Executive Monitor legislation and regulations related to the health care industry. Neutral $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 557 An Act Relative to Nurse Staffing Ratios. Oppose $0.00 N/A
House Bill 3844 An Act Relative to Nurse Staffing Ratios. Oppose $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
Sub-agent: George Atanasov
Client: Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
House Bill 1715 An Act relative to non-competition agreements. Oppose $0.00 N/A
House Bill 4001 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2015 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements. Support $0.00 N/A
Executive Advocacy for the consideration of the role of medical device technologies as part of Health Policy Commission regulatory and policy development. Neutral $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 4082 An Act relative to non-competition agreements. Oppose $0.00 N/A
Executive Advocacy for the medical device industry generally. Support $0.00 N/A
Executive Advocacy for the creation of a short-term commission or task force to study the impacts to the Massachusetts economy as a result of federal taxes on medical device companies. Neutral $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 2160 An Act Text of the Senate amendment to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2015 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements (House, No. 4001) Support $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
Sub-agent: George Atanasov
Client: Wynn MA, LLC
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
Executive Advocacy for legislative changes to MGL c. 23K. Support $0.00 N/A
Executive General consulting and advocacy on potential legislative and regulatory issues related to casino gaming. Neutral $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
Sub-agent: George Atanasov
Client: Gramercy Property Trust
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
Executive General real estate consulting services as well as lobbying services for potential state procurement issues, including potential consolidation of court assets in Middlesex County. Support $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
Sub-agent: George Atanasov
Client: AICUM, Inc
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
Senate Bill 575 An Act Relative to Program Approval. Neutral $0.00 N/A
Executive Advocacy for policy developments related to program approval. Support $0.00 N/A
House Bill 1076 An Act Relative to Program Approval. Neutral $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
Sub-agent: George Atanasov
Client: Boston Symphony Orchestra
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
House Bill 4001 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2015 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements. Neutral $0.00 N/A
Executive Advocacy for the arts and tourism industry. Support $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
Sub-agent: George Atanasov
Client: PAETEC dba Windstream
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
Executive Assist with state procurement opportunities and monitor legislation and regulations that related to the telecommunications industry. Neutral $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
Sub-agent: George Atanasov
Client: Knowledge Universe
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
House Bill 223 An Act to improve quality in early education centers. Oppose $0.00 N/A
House Bill 477 An Act to improve quality in early education centers. Oppose $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
Sub-agent: Julie Cox
Client: AIFS
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
House Bill 142 An Act relative to the licensure and regulation of au pair and nanny agencies by the Department of Early Education and Care. Neutral $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
Sub-agent: Julie Cox
Client: Massachusetts Hospital Association
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
House Bill 1986 An Act Relative to Equitable treatment for Post-acute Care Hospitals. Support $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 2130 An Act Relative to Workplace Violence. Oppose $0.00 N/A
House Bill 2006 An Act Relative to Nurse Licensure Compact. Support $0.00 N/A
Executive Monitor legislation and regulations related to the health care industry. Neutral $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 436 An Act Relative to Co-insurance and Deductibles. Support $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 557 An Act Relative to Nurse Staffing Ratios. Oppose $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 1080 An Act Relative to Equitable treatment for Post-acute Care Hospitals. Support $0.00 N/A
House Bill 841 An Act Relative to Co-insurance and Deductibles. Support $0.00 N/A
House Bill 3843 An Act Relative to Nurse Staffing Ratios. Oppose $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 2160 An Act Text of the Senate amendment to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2015 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements (House, No. 4001). Neutral $0.00 N/A
House Bill 3844 An Act Relative to Nurse Staffing Ratios. Oppose $0.00 N/A
House Bill 4001 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2015 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements. Neutral $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 1060 An Act Relative to Nurse Licensure Compact. Support $0.00 N/A
House Bill 2050 An Act Relative to Bed De-licensure. Support $0.00 N/A
House Bill 1008 An Act Relative to Nurse Staffing Ratios. Oppose $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 554 An Act to Protect health Care Reform Finances. Support $0.00 N/A
House Bill 1023 An Act to Protect health Care Reform Finances. Support $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
Sub-agent: Julie Cox
Client: Gloria Clough
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
Executive Legislative lobbying for a proposed marine sanctuary. Support $0.00 N/A
House Bill 4001 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2015 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements. Support $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
Sub-agent: Julie Cox
Client: AICUM, Inc
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
House Bill 1076 An Act Relative to Program Approval. Neutral $0.00 N/A
Executive Advocacy for policy developments related to program approval. Support $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 575 An Act Relative to Program Approval. Neutral $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
Sub-agent: Julie Cox
Client: Boston Symphony Orchestra
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
Executive Advocacy for the arts and tourism industry. Support $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 144 An Act relative to the fair distribution and pricing of event tickets. Neutral $0.00 N/A
House Bill 4001 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2015 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements. Neutral $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
Sub-agent: Julie Cox
Client: Boston University
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
Senate Bill 1468 An Act relative to a boat house land lease in the city of Boston. Neutral $0.00 N/A
House Bill 769 An Act relative to the lease of Boston University Sailing Pavilion and youth programs. Neutral $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 144 An Act relative to the fair distribution and pricing of event tickets. Neutral $0.00 N/A
House Bill 260 An Act to reform the issuance and sale of sports and entertainment tickets. Neutral $0.00 N/A
House Bill 2582 An Act relative to tax exempt property. Neutral $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
Sub-agent: Julie Cox
Client: Entertainment Software Association
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
Senate Bill 1630 An Act protecting the commercial value of artists, entertainers, and other notable personalities. Oppose $0.00 N/A
House Bill 2662 An Act relative to tax credits, education and training for the design and development of video game and interactive digital media products. Support $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 168 Resolve establishing a special commission to investigate video games as a form of media and as a training tool. Oppose $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 2022 An Act protecting the commercial value of artists, entertainers, and other notable personalities. Oppose $0.00 N/A
House Bill 3253 An Act to reduce gun violence and to protect the citizens of the Commonwealth. Neutral $0.00 N/A
House Bill 2511 An Act relative to increasing economic development and business opportunity in the design and manufacture of video games through the use of tax credits. Support $0.00 N/A
House Bill 1892 Resolve to establish a commission to study the public health risk of video games. Oppose $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
Sub-agent: Julie Cox
Client: PAETEC dba Windstream
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
Executive Assist with state procurement opportunities and monitor legislation and regulations that related to the telecommunications industry. Neutral $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
Sub-agent: Julie Cox
Client: Johnson & Johnson
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
House Bill 4236 An Act to increase opportunities for long-term substance abuse recovery. Support $0.00 N/A
House Bill 4161 An Act Promoting Economic Growth Across the Commonwealth. Neutral $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 2142 An Act to increase opportunities for long-term substance abuse recovery. Support $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 2133 An Act to increase opportunities for long-term substance abuse recovery. Support $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 2231 An Act Promoting Economic Growth Across the Commonwealth. Neutral $0.00 N/A
Executive Consulting and monitoring of issues related to medical device, consumer, pharmaceutical, health care reform, and wellness initiatives, as well as tax policy. Neutral $0.00 N/A
House Bill 4001 Section 71 Copay Assistance. Support $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
Sub-agent: Julie Cox
Client: DeHart and Darr Associates, Inc.
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
Executive An Act to Prohibit Negative Option Sales. Neutral $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
Sub-agent: Julie Cox
Client: Knowledge Universe
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
House Bill 477 An Act to improve quality in early education centers. Oppose $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 223 An Act to improve quality in early education centers. Oppose $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
Sub-agent: Robert Havern
Client: Wynn MA, LLC
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
Executive General consulting on potential legislative and regulatory issues related to casino gaming. Support $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
Sub-agent: David O'Connor
Client: ReEnergy Holdings LLC
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
Executive Consulting and lobbying services regarding qualifying energy output of one or more waste to energy plants outside of Massachusetts for credit under the RPS, Class II (225 CMR 15); and consulting regarding the special commission established by Section 87 of the Green Communities Act of 2008 that will investigate "...the burning of construction and demolition waste as it relates to the renewable portfolio standard...." Neutral $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
Sub-agent: David O'Connor
Client: Massachusetts Forest Alliance
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
Senate Bill 2241 Senate amendment to the House Bill promoting economic growth across the Commonwealth (House, No. 4181) (being the text of Senate, No. 2131, printed as amended). Neutral $0.00 N/A
Executive Consulting and lobbying relative to renewable fuels to produce thermal energy. Support $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
Sub-agent: David O'Connor
Client: Veolia Energy North America Holdings Inc
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
Senate Bill 1599 An Act relative to on-site combined heat and power facilities. Neutral $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 1610 An Act relative to establish steam utility energy efficiency standards. Neutral $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
Sub-agent: David O'Connor
Client: Nalcor Energy
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
House Bill 4187 An Act relative to clean energy resources. Neutral $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
Sub-agent: Robert Ryan
Client: Gramercy Property Trust
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
Executive General real estate consulting services as well as lobbying services for potential state procurement issues, including potential consolidation of court assets in Middlesex County. Support $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
Sub-agent: Robert Ryan
Client: Boston University
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
Executive General advocacy for transportation, public health and higher education matters. Neutral $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
Sub-agent: Stephen Silveira
Client: Boston University
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
Executive General advocacy for transportation, public health and higher education matters. Neutral $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
Sub-agent: Stephen Silveira
Client: New England Central Railroad
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
House Bill 4046 An Act Financing Improvements to the Commonwealth’s Transportation System. Support $0.00 N/A
Executive Consulting and lobbying relative to upgrades to the New England Central Rail corridor. Neutral $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
Sub-agent: Stephen Silveira
Client: PAETEC dba Windstream
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
Executive Assist with state procurement opportunities and monitor legislation and regulations that related to the telecommunications industry. Neutral $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
Sub-agent: Stephen Silveira
Client: Philips Electronics
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
Executive Consulting and advocacy relative to public procurement, state agencies and municipalities, including RFR#YM606734: Tunnel Lighting-MHS Design. Neutral $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
Sub-agent: Stephen Silveira
Client: Invensys, LLC
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
Executive Consulting and lobbying regarding environmental issues. Neutral $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
Sub-agent: Stephen Silveira
Client: Aecom Technical Services Inc
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
Executive Assistance in the areas of transportation and infrastructure on a state and local level. Support $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
Sub-agent: Nancy Sterling
Client: AIFS
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
House Bill 142 An Act relative to the licensure and regulation of au pair and nanny agencies by the Department of Early Education and Care. Neutral $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
Sub-agent: Nancy Sterling
Client: Boston Symphony Orchestra
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
Executive Advocacy for the arts and tourism industry. Support $0.00 N/A
House Bill 4001 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2015 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements. Neutral $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
Sub-agent: Stephen Tocco
Client: Wynn MA, LLC
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
Executive Advocacy for legislative changes to MGL c. 23K. Support $0.00 N/A
Executive General consulting and advocacy on potential legislative and regulatory issues related to casino gaming. Neutral $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
Sub-agent: Stephen Tocco
Client: Boston Symphony Orchestra
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
Executive Advocacy for the arts and tourism industry. Support $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
Sub-agent: Stephen Tocco
Client: Massachusetts Hospital Association
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
Senate Bill 557 An Act Relative to Nurse Staffing Ratios. Oppose $0.00 N/A
House Bill 3844 An Act Relative to Nurse Staffing Ratios. Oppose $0.00 N/A
House Bill 1008 An Act Relative to Nurse Staffing Ratios. Oppose $0.00 N/A
House Bill 3843 An Act Relative to Nurse Staffing Ratios. Oppose $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
Sub-agent: Stephen Tocco
Client: Gramercy Property Trust
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
Executive General real estate consulting services as well as lobbying services for potential state procurement issues, including potential consolidation of court assets in Middlesex County. Neutral $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
Entity: ML Strategies, LLC
Client: Thomson Reuters
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $7,912.52
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
Executive Monitor issues related to Internet security/privacy, data brokering and information storage. Neutral $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
Entity: ML Strategies, LLC
Client: AIFS
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $15,071.21
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
House Bill 142 An Act relative to the licensure and regulation of au pair and nanny agencies by the Department of Early Education and Care. Neutral $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
Entity: ML Strategies, LLC
Client: New England Central Railroad
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $30,249.70
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
House Bill 4046 An Act Financing Improvements to the Commonwealth’s Transportation System. Support $0.00 N/A
House Bill 4046 An Act Financing Improvements to the Commonwealth’s Transportation System. Support $0.00 N/A
Executive Consulting and lobbying relative to upgrades to the New England Central Rail corridor. Neutral $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
Entity: ML Strategies, LLC
Client: Philips Electronics
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $48,580.05
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
Executive Consulting and advocacy relative to public procurement, state agencies and municipalities, including RFR#YM606734: Tunnel Lighting-MHS Design. Neutral $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
Entity: ML Strategies, LLC
Client: Veolia Energy North America Holdings Inc
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $91,402.23
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
Senate Bill 1610 An Act relative to establish steam utility energy efficiency standards. Neutral $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 1599 An Act relative to on-site combined heat and power facilities. Neutral $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
Entity: ML Strategies, LLC
Client: ReEnergy Holdings LLC
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $17,384.68
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
Executive Consulting and lobbying services regarding qualifying energy output of one or more waste to energy plants outside of Massachusetts for credit under the RPS, Class II (225 CMR 15); and consulting regarding the special commission established by Section 87 of the Green Communities Act of 2008 that will investigate "...the burning of construction and demolition waste as it relates to the renewable portfolio standard...." Neutral $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
Entity: ML Strategies, LLC
Client: Massachusetts Forest Alliance
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $30,189.04
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
Senate Bill 2241 Senate amendment to the House Bill promoting economic growth across the Commonwealth (House, No. 4181) (being the text of Senate, No. 2131, printed as amended). Neutral $0.00 N/A
Executive Consulting and lobbying relative to renewable fuels to produce thermal energy. Neutral $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
Entity: ML Strategies, LLC
Client: Knowledge Universe
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $25,389.29
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
Senate Bill 223 An Act improving quality in early education centers. Neutral $0.00 N/A
House Bill 477 An Act to improve quality in early education centers. Neutral $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
Entity: ML Strategies, LLC
Client: Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $28,385.61
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
House Bill 4001 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2015 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements. Support $0.00 N/A
Executive Advocacy for the consideration of the role of medical device technologies as part of Health Policy Commission regulatory and policy development. Support $0.00 N/A
House Bill 1715 An Act relative to non-competition agreements. Oppose $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 2160 An Act Text of the Senate amendment to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2015 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements (House, No. 4001). Support $0.00 N/A
Executive Advocacy for the medical device industry generally. Support $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 4082 An Act relative to non-competition agreements. Oppose $0.00 N/A
Executive Advocacy for the creation of a short-term commission or task force to study the impacts to the Massachusetts economy as a result of federal taxes on medical device companies. Support $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
Entity: ML Strategies, LLC
Client: Nalcor Energy
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $18,000.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
House Bill 4187 An Act relative to clean energy resources. Neutral $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
Entity: ML Strategies, LLC
Client: Gramercy Property Trust
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $25,000.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
Executive General real estate consulting services as well as lobbying services for potential state procurement issues, including potential consolidation of court assets in Middlesex County. Neutral $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
Entity: ML Strategies, LLC
Client: Johnson & Johnson
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $24,191.06
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
Senate Bill 2133 An Act to increase opportunities for long-term substance abuse recovery. Neutral $0.00 N/A
House Bill 4236 An Act to increase opportunities for long-term substance abuse recovery. Neutral $0.00 N/A
House Bill 4161 An Act Promoting Economic Growth Across the Commonwealth. Neutral $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 2142 An Act to increase opportunities for long-term substance abuse recovery. Neutral $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 2231 An Act Promoting Economic Growth Across the Commonwealth. Neutral $0.00 N/A
Executive Consulting and monitoring of issues related to medical device, consumer, pharmaceutical, health care reform, and wellness initiatives, as well as tax policy. Neutral $0.00 N/A
House Bill 4001 Section 71 Copay Assistance. Neutral $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
Entity: ML Strategies, LLC
Client: Massachusetts Hospital Association
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $30,000.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
House Bill 1008 An Act Relative to Nurse Staffing Ratios. Oppose $0.00 N/A
House Bill 2050 An Act Relative to Bed De-licensure. Support $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 554 An Act To Protect health Care Reform Finances. Support $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 2160 An Act Text of the Senate amendment to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2015 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements (House, No. 4001) Neutral $0.00 N/A
House Bill 3844 An Act Relative to Nurse Staffing Ratios. Oppose $0.00 N/A
House Bill 841 An Act Relative to Co-insurance and Deductibles. Support $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 557 An Act Relative to Nurse Staffing Ratios. Oppose $0.00 N/A
House Bill 3843 An Act Relative to Nurse Staffing Ratios. Oppose $0.00 N/A
House Bill 1986 An Act Relative to Equitable treatment for Post-acute Care Hospitals. Support $0.00 N/A
House Bill 4001 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2015 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements. Neutral $0.00 N/A
House Bill 1023 An Act To Protect health Care Reform Finances. Support $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 2130 An Act Relative to Workplace Violence. Oppose $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 1080 An Act Relative to Equitable treatment for Post-acute Care Hospitals. Support $0.00 N/A
House Bill 2006 An Act Relative to Nurse Licensure Compact. Support $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 1060 An Act Relative to Nurse Licensure Compact. Support $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
Entity: ML Strategies, LLC
Client: Gloria Clough
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
House Bill 4001 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2015 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements. Support $0.00 N/A
Executive Legislative lobbying for a proposed marine sanctuary. Support $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
Entity: ML Strategies, LLC
Client: Wynn MA, LLC
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $231,509.08
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
Executive General consulting and advocacy on potential legislative and regulatory issues related to casino gaming. Neutral $0.00 N/A
Executive General consulting and advocacy on potential legislative and regulatory issues related to casino gaming. Support $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
Entity: ML Strategies, LLC
Client: AICUM, Inc
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $15,112.40
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
House Bill 1076 An Act Relative to Program Approval. Neutral $0.00 N/A
Executive Advocacy for policy developments related to program approval. Support $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 575 An Act Relative to Program Approval. Neutral $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
Entity: ML Strategies, LLC
Client: Aecom Technical Services Inc
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $25,000.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
Executive Assistance in the areas of transportation and infrastructure on a state and local level. Neutral $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
Entity: ML Strategies, LLC
Client: Boston University
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $64,940.70
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
House Bill 260 An Act to reform the issuance and sale of sports and entertainment tickets. Neutral $0.00 N/A
House Bill 2582 An Act relative to tax exempt property. Neutral $0.00 N/A
Executive General advocacy for transportation, public health and higher education matters. Neutral $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 1468 An Act relative to a boat house land lease in the city of Boston. Neutral $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 144 An Act relative to the fair distribution and pricing of event tickets. Neutral $0.00 N/A
House Bill 769 An Act relative to the lease of Boston University Sailing Pavilion and youth programs. Neutral $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
Entity: ML Strategies, LLC
Client: Entertainment Software Association
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $25,665.42
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
Senate Bill 2022 An Act protecting the commercial value of artists, entertainers, and other notable personalities. Oppose $0.00 N/A
House Bill 3253 An Act to reduce gun violence and to protect the citizens of the Commonwealth. Neutral $0.00 N/A
House Bill 1892 Resolve to establish a commission to study the public health risk of video games. Oppose $0.00 N/A
House Bill 2511 An Act relative to increasing economic development and business opportunity in the design and manufacture of video games through the use of tax credits. Support $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 1630 An Act protecting the commercial value of artists, entertainers, and other notable personalities. Oppose $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 168 Resolve establishing a special commission to investigate video games as a form of media and as a training tool. Oppose $0.00 N/A
House Bill 2662 An Act relative to tax credits, education and training for the design and development of video game and interactive digital media products. Support $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
Entity: ML Strategies, LLC
Client: PAETEC dba Windstream
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $42,000.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
Executive Assist with state procurement opportunities and monitor legislation and regulations that related to the telecommunications industry. Neutral $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
Entity: ML Strategies, LLC
Client: Invensys, LLC
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $10,020.27
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
Executive Consulting and lobbying regarding environmental issues. Neutral $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
Entity: ML Strategies, LLC
Client: DeHart and Darr Associates, Inc.
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $14,042.99
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
House Bill 244 An Act to Prohibit Negative Option Sales. Oppose $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
Entity: ML Strategies, LLC
Client: Boston Symphony Orchestra
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $14,613.76
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
Executive Advocacy for the arts and tourism industry. Support $0.00 N/A
Senate Bill 144 An Act relative to the fair distribution and pricing of event tickets. Neutral $0.00 N/A
House Bill 4001 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2015 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements. Support $0.00 N/A
    Total amount $0.00  
 
Meals, Travel, and Entertainment Expenses
No meals, travel, or entertainment expenses were filed for this disclosure reporting period.
 
Additional Expenses
No additional expenses were filed for this disclosure reporting period.
 
Campaign Contributions
DateLobbyist nameRecipient nameOffice soughtAmount
02/06/2014George Atanasov Committee to elect Daniel Hunt State Representative; 13th Suffolk $200.00
03/06/2014George Atanasov Committee to elect Jeffrey Sanchez State Representative; 15th Suffolk $100.00
03/15/2014George Atanasov Committee to elect Brian Dempsey State Representative; 3rd Essex $200.00
03/18/2014George Atanasov Committee to elect Carlo Basile State Representative; 1st Suffolk $100.00
03/18/2014George Atanasov Committee to elect Jason Lewis State Representative; 5th Middlesex $100.00
05/01/2014George Atanasov Committee to elect Linda Dorcena Forry State Representative; 1st Suffolk $200.00
05/01/2014George Atanasov Committee to elect Anthoy Petruccelli State Representative; 1st Suffolk and Middlesex $100.00
05/06/2014George Atanasov Committee to elect Robert DeLeo State Representative; 19th Suffolk $200.00
05/08/2014George Atanasov Committee for a Democratic Senate Committee for a Democratic Senate $100.00
05/22/2014George Atanasov Committee to elect Martha Coakley Governor $100.00
05/29/2014George Atanasov Committee to elect Deborah Goldberg State Treasurer $100.00
06/03/2014George Atanasov Committee to elect Barry Finegold State Treasurer $100.00
02/06/2014Julie Cox Committee to elect Daniel Hunt State Representative; 13th Suffolk $200.00
02/20/2014Julie Cox Committee to elect Brian Joyce State Senate; Norfolk, Bristol and Plymouth $100.00
02/20/2014Julie Cox Committee to elect Daniel Ryan State Representative; 2nd Suffolk $200.00
02/28/2014Julie Cox Committee to elect Karyn Polito Lt. Governor $200.00
03/14/2014Julie Cox Committee to elect Aaron Michlewitz State Representative; 3rd Suffolk $200.00
03/16/2014Julie Cox Committee to elect Jeff Sanchez State Representative; 15th Suffolk $100.00
03/19/2014Julie Cox Committee to elect Carlo Basile State Representative; 1st Suffolk $100.00
04/02/2014Julie Cox Committee to elect Claire Cronin State Representative; 11th Plymouth $100.00
04/08/2014Julie Cox Committee to elect Mark Cusack State Representative; 5th Norfolk $100.00
04/16/2014Julie Cox Committee to elect Paul Brodeur State Representative; 32nd Middlesex $100.00
04/16/2014Julie Cox Committee to elect John Scibak State Representative; 2nd Hampshire $100.00
04/17/2014Julie Cox Committee to elect Dan Cullinane State Representative; 12th Suffolk $100.00
04/17/2014Julie Cox Committee to elect Vinny deMacedo State Representative; 1st Plymouth $100.00
04/17/2014Julie Cox Committee to elect David Nangle State Representative; 17th Middlesex $100.00
05/01/2014Julie Cox Committee to elect Anthony Petruccelli State Representative; 1st Suffolk and Middlesex $100.00
05/06/2014Julie Cox Committee to elect Robert DeLeo State Representative; 19th Suffolk $200.00
05/06/2014Julie Cox Committee to elect Michael Flaherty Boston City Councilor $100.00
05/07/2014Julie Cox Committee for a Democratic Senate Committee for a Democratic Senate $100.00
05/15/2014Julie Cox Committee to elect Brian Dempsey State Representative; 3rd Essex $200.00
06/03/2014Julie Cox Committee to elect Barry Finegold State Treasurer $200.00
06/17/2014Julie Cox Committee to elect Richard Moore State Senate; Worcester and Norfolk $200.00
06/18/2014Julie Cox Committee to elect Kevin Honan State Representative; 17th Suffolk $200.00
06/24/2014Julie Cox Committee to elect Warren Tolman Massachusetts Attorney General $100.00
02/03/2014David O'Connor Committee to elect Juliette Kayyem Governor $200.00
02/25/2014David O'Connor Committee to elect Brian Joyce State Senate; Norfolk, Bristol and Plymouth $200.00
03/10/2014David O'Connor Committee to elect Warren Tolman Massachusetts Attorney General $200.00
03/21/2014David O'Connor Committee to elect Barry Finegold State Treasurer $200.00
04/02/2014David O'Connor Committee to elect Steven Kulik State Representative; 1st Franklin $200.00
04/02/2014David O'Connor Committee to elect Steven Brewer State Senate; Worcester, Hampden, Hampshire and Middlesex $150.00
04/17/2014David O'Connor Committee to elect Mark Cusack State Representative; 5th Norfolk $100.00
04/22/2014David O'Connor Committee to elect Tom Conroy State Treasurer $100.00
05/08/2014David O'Connor Committee for Democratic Senate State Senate $100.00
05/23/2014David O'Connor Committee to elect Robert DeLeo State Representative; 19th Suffolk $200.00
05/27/2014David O'Connor Committee to elect Martha Coakley Governor $200.00
06/04/2014David O'Connor Committee to elect Brian Dempsey State Representative; 3rd Essex $200.00
06/05/2014David O'Connor Committee to elect Maura Healy Massachusetts Attorney General $100.00
06/18/2014David O'Connor Committee to elect Richard Moore State Senate; Worcester and Norfolk $100.00
02/05/2014Robert Ryan Committee to elect Paul McCann State Representative; 13th Suffolk $200.00
02/06/2014Robert Ryan Committee to Elect Dan Hunt State Representative; 13th Suffolk $125.00
02/20/2014Robert Ryan Committee to elect Daniel Ryan State Representative; 2nd Suffolk $100.00
04/30/2014Robert Ryan Committee to elect Marian Ryan Middlesex District Attorney $100.00
05/06/2014Robert Ryan Committee to elect Robert DeLeo State Representative; 19th Suffolk $200.00
05/07/2014Robert Ryan Committee to elect Michael Flaherty Boston City Council $200.00
05/15/2014Robert Ryan Committee to elect Brian Dempsey State Representative; 3rd Essex $200.00
05/20/2014Robert Ryan Committee to elect Nick Collins State Representative; 4th Suffolk $200.00
05/22/2014Robert Ryan Committee to elect Martha Coakley Governor $200.00
06/18/2014Robert Ryan Committee to elect Richard Moore State Senate; Worcester and Norfolk $100.00
06/24/2014Robert Ryan Committee to elect Warren Tolman Massachusetts Attorney General $200.00
02/06/2014Stephen Silveira Committee to elect Daniel Hunt State Representative; 13th Suffolk $100.00
02/20/2014Stephen Silveira Committee to elect Brian Joyce State Senate; Norfolk, Bristol and Plymouth $200.00
02/28/2014Stephen Silveira Committee to elect Karyn Polito Lt. Governor $200.00
04/01/2014Stephen Silveira Committee to elect Stephen Brewer State Senate; Worcester, Hampden, Hampshire and Middlesex $200.00
04/02/2014Stephen Silveira Committee to elect Brad Jones State Representative; 20th Middlesex $200.00
04/02/2014Stephen Silveira Committee to elect Stephen Kulik State Representative; 1st Franklin $100.00
04/10/2014Stephen Silveira Committee to elect William Straus State Representative; 10th Bristol $100.00
05/06/2014Stephen Silveira Committee to elect Robert DeLeo State Representative; 19th Suffolk $200.00
05/15/2014Stephen Silveira Committee to elect Brian Dempsey State Representative; 3rd Essex $100.00
06/09/2014Stephen Silveira Committee to elect Bruce Tarr State Senate; 1st Essex and Middlesex $100.00
06/10/2014Stephen Silveira Committee to elect Charlie Baker Governor $200.00
04/30/2014Nancy Sterling Committee to elect Marian Ryan Middlesex District Attorney $100.00
05/06/2014Nancy Sterling Committee to elect Robert DeLeo State Representative;19th Suffolk $100.00
05/15/2014Nancy Sterling Committee to elect Brian Dempsey State Representative;3rd Essex $100.00
06/03/2014Nancy Sterling Committee to elect Barry Finegold State Treasurer $100.00
02/20/2014Stephen Tocco Committee to elect Brian Joyce State Senate; Norfolk, Bristol and Plymouth $200.00
02/21/2014Stephen Tocco Committee to elect Daniel Ryan State Representative; 2nd Suffolk $200.00
02/28/2014Stephen Tocco Committee to elect Karyn Polito Lt. Governor $200.00
04/17/2014Stephen Tocco Committee to elect Vinny deMacedo State Representative; 1st Plymouth $200.00
05/06/2014Stephen Tocco Committee to elect Robert DeLeo State Representative; 19th Suffolk $200.00
05/15/2014Stephen Tocco Committee to elect Brian Dempsey State Representative; 3rd Essex $200.00
05/29/2014Stephen Tocco Committee to elect Deborah Goldberg State Treasurer $200.00
06/03/2014Stephen Tocco Committee to elect Barry Finegold State Treasurer $200.00
06/18/2014Stephen Tocco Committee to elect Richard Moore State Senate; Worcester and Norfolk $200.00
06/24/2014Stephen Tocco Committee to elect Warren Tolman Massachusetts Attorney General $200.00
06/30/2014Stephen Tocco Committee to elect Michael Sullivan Middlesex District Attorney $200.00
   Total contributions $13,175.00
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