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Lynch Associates, Inc.
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2014 |
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Registration type:
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Lobbyist Entity
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Address:
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10 Liberty Square, 5th Floor, Boston, MA, 02109 US / 617-574-3399
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Lobbyist information
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Total salaries paid:
$400,646.21
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Client information
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Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Mass.
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$36,000.00
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Terminated
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01/01/2014
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HB 969, SB 497 Representative Kathi-Anne Reinstein, Senator Jim Welch
all matters relative to the automotive repair industry
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Alternative Vehicle Service Group
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$15,000.00
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Terminated
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01/01/2014
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Lynch Associates is being retained to assist AVSG LP in meetings with the MBTA, MassPort, and MassDOT - Highway Division in discussions on the expansion of the use of compressed natural gas (CNG) as an automotive fuel in the Commonwealth's various fleets.
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American Massage Therapy Association Massachusetts Chapter
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$24,000.00
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Terminated
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01/01/2014
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All matters relative to massage therapy and the licensure of massage therapists. HB38,HB339,HB590,HB632,HB647,HB1005,HB1066,HB1237,HB1238,HB1240,HB1485,HB1524,HB1849,HB1882,HB1948,HB2584,HB2688,HB270,HB2834, HB2850 (2011-2012 bill numbers)
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American Traffic Solutions
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$12,000.00
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Terminated
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01/01/2014
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12/10/2014
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Transportation, Public Safety
Lobbyist monitored the status of several pieces of legislation relating to photo enforcement (red light cameras, speed cameras, school bus arm cameras), including:
S1695-An Act concerning the safety of school children embarking and disembarking school buses.
S1654-An Act relative to traffic enforcement cameras
S 1724-An Act establishing a pilot program for traffic violation monitoring system
H 3153-An Act concerning the safety of school children embarking and disembarking school buses.
H 3043-An Act concerning the safety of school children embarking and disembarking school buses.
H 3074-An Act permitting the use of traffic control signal violation monitoring system devices as a means of promoting traffic safety in the cities of the Commonwealth
H 1237-An Act permitting the use of traffic control signal violation monitoring system devices as a means of promoting traffic safety in the city of New Bedford
H 3140-An Act relative to motorcycle safety with malfunctioning traffic signals not detecting motorcycles
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LAN-TEL Communications, Inc.
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$42,000.00
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Terminated
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01/01/2014
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Representation on all matters relative to the Commonwealth's use of voice, data, video and converged technology solutions offered by LAN-TEL, particularly those relating to MA state contracts ITC54 and FAC64.
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Massachusetts Motor Transportation Association
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$87,000.00
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Terminated
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01/01/2014
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All matters relative to commercial transportation including, but not limited to HB 3091, HB 3095, HB951, SB1776, SB2127 (2011-2012 bills). Representative William Straus, Senator Thomas McGee, Representative Joseph Wagner, Senator Michael Moore, Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo, Senate President Therese Murray.
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Massachusetts Podiatric Medical Society
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$47,500.00
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Terminated
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01/01/2014
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All matters relative to podiatry, specifically HB 1938/SB 1071--An Act Relative to the Registration of Podiatrists. Filed by: Representatives Paul Donato and Jeffrey Sanchez and Senator Richard Moore.
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Massachusetts Self Storage Association
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$17,000.00
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Terminated
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01/01/2014
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File new legislation re tenant property protection coverage, similar to the insurance coverage program rental car companies have in place.
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Massachusetts Society of Optometrists
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$103,042.50
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Terminated
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01/01/2014
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All matters relative to optometry, specifically HB 1981, HB 1987,SB 1070, SB 469, HB 191, SB 98, HB 2072.
Senator Richard Moore, Representative Jeffrey Sanchez
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Massage Envy
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$38,500.00
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Terminated
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01/01/2014
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Lynch Associates will meet with designated representatives of Massage Envy for the purpose of developing a strategy to promote the client’s interest in aligning the regulations and policies of the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Cosmetology and the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Massage Therapy relative to the dual, or multiple use, of individual practice rooms.
Lynch Associates agrees to represent Massage Envy before the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development (i.e. parent agency); Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs (i.e. parent agency); the Massachusetts Division of Professional Licensure, including but not limited to the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Cosmetologists and the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Massage Therapy; and the Massachusetts Legislature and Office of the Governor / Lieutenant Governor, as needed, in furtherance of such stated strategy. In such capacity, Lynch Associates will represent Massage Envy on all issues relative to the dual, or multiple uses, of individual practice rooms.
Lynch Associates will facilitate and attend all meetings between designated representatives of Massage Envy and designated representatives of the aforementioned entities. Lynch Associates will meet with designated individuals of Massage Envy to develop relationship building strategies, prepare representatives for participation in meetings with these officials, as well as, assisting with the development of all language, collateral materials, including, but not limited to: fact sheets, position papers, marketing materials, correspondence, and reports.
Lynch Associates will advocate for the favorable alignment of the regulations and policies of the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Cosmetology (i.e. currently prohibited) and the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Massage Therapy (i.e. currently allowed) relative to allowing the dual, or multiple use, of individual practice rooms.
Lynch Associates will facilitate the development of relationships with elected officials to raise potential awareness and input into the aforementioned agencies in an effort to promote the goals and objectives of Massage Envy.
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McLane Company, Inc.
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$60,000.00
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Employed
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Terminated
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Details about your lobbyist or lobbyist entity's efforts
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01/01/2014
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Matters relating to the wholesale distribution of food, tobacco, wine & spirits, grocery and foodservice products, including but not limited to tax-related issues.
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National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater New England Chapter
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$33,000.00
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Terminated
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01/01/2014
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Areas of focus
• Securing support from legislators for state budget funding to benefit people with MS
• Securing bill sponsors as needed for chapter legislation
• Helping coordinate annual MS State House day logistics
• Schedule meetings for chapter staff with state agencies within EOHHS such as Division of Medical Assistance, and the Architectural Access Board
Lobbying on the following legislative matters
• Increasing public access for people with disabilities S1869 An act relative to the Architectural Access Board
Funding for MS Home LINKS in state budget /Dept of Public Health
• Increasing Mass Health eligibility for married couples with a spouse severely disabled - S564 An Act relative to spousal waiver for home and community-based services for physically disabled adults age 60 and older
• Governor Patrick’s EO530 Paratransit Report- Implementation of Recommendations
• Improving access to care/diagnostic equipment in medical facilities- H2057- An act relative to accessible medical equipment
• Improve employment for people with disabilities-An Act to increase the Commonwealth's compliance with federal law meeting requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act H 136
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New England College of Optometry
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$60,000.00
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Employed
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Terminated
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01/01/2014
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All matters relative to optometry and education, including HB 1496
Representative Peter J. Koutoujian
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NJOY, Inc.
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$40,500.00
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Employed
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Terminated
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01/01/2014
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Any and all issues related to electronic cigarettes including HB3639, HB3276, manufacturing, distribution, sales and marketing of such products.
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Office and Professional Employees International Union, Local 6
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$17,400.00
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Terminated
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01/01/2014
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We have retained Lynch Associates to continue working with OPEIU Local 6 in regards to keeping us informed of any issues that may come up such as legislation, negotiations with any of our clients and any other services we may need them for.
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Pflow Industries, Inc.
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$27,000.00
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Employed
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Terminated
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Details about your lobbyist or lobbyist entity's efforts
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01/01/2014
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Specialty license for VRC mechanics
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ProVerde Laboratories, Inc.
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$30,000.00
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Terminated
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01/01/2014
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We hired Lynch associates to help us with regulation and legislation regarding analytical testing services.
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State Police Association of Massachusetts
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$242,062.50
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Employed
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Terminated
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01/01/2014
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HB 35, HB 1403, SB 1390, HB 723, HB 724 (2011-2012 tracked/filed matters)
Senator James Timilty, Senator Jack Hart, Representative Kathi-Anne Reinstein
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Statewide Towing Association Inc
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$18,000.00
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Terminated
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01/01/2014
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HB 37, HB 525, HB 852, HB 1816, SB 1682
Senator Michael Moore
Also consulting on a Rate Increase petition with the Department of Public Utilities, Transportation Division.
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Utility Contractors' Association of New England
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$46,770.00
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Employed
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Terminated
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01/01/2014
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All matters relative to business and contracting, specifically: HB 214 An Act relative to improving public health, environment and economic development through investment in water and sewer infrastructure, HB 239 An Act to maintain public water systems, H2782 An Act relative to price adjustment H 2943 An Act updating the bottle bill SB1556 An Act relative to price adjustment Rep. Garballey, Rep Kulik, Rep Cabral, Rep Hecht, Sen. James Timilty
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Veterans Business Council
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$0.00
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Employed
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Terminated
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01/01/2014
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All issues relative to veterans and veteran businesses.
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Total salaries received:
$996,775.00
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Operating Expenses
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$71,859.49
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Total expenses:
$71,859.49
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Disclosure Report details
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