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Lobbyist Entity disclosure reporting period: 07/01/2023 - 12/31/2023

Authorizing Officer name	Mary Ann Mulligan
Title	Partner
Business name	Governmental Strategies, Inc.
Address	23 Falmouth Road
City, state, zip code	Watertown, MA 02472
Country	US
Phone	617-447-5043

Client Compensation

Name	Amount
Hospice & Palliative Care Federation of Massachusetts, Incorporated	$13,742.00
Brockton Area Multi Services Inc.	$7,050.00
Home Care Aide Council	$21,000.00
Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation	$57,500.00
Infant Toddler Advocates, Inc.	$40,000.00
YWCA CM/Alliance of YWCAs of Massachusetts	$17,500.00
Young Women's Christian Association of Boston, Inc.	$10,000.00
Massachusetts Veterinary Technician Association	$30,000.00
Massachusetts Family Planning Association	$15,000.00
Regional Housing Network of Massachusetts, Inc.	$13,500.00
Total salaries received	$225,292.00

Compensation/Salaries Paid

Lobbyist or Entity name	Salaries
Mary Ann Mulligan	$106,036.00
Mary Ann Walsh	$69,550.00
Total salaries paid	$175,586.00

Activities, Bill Numbers and Titles

No activities, bill numbers or bill titles were disclosed for this reporting period.

Operating Expenses

Date	Recipient	Type of expense	Amount
12/31/2023	Blackmilk - email hosting site	Computer equipment, supplies	$179.00
12/31/2023	IDrive - computer backup	Computer equipment, supplies	$30.00
12/31/2023	Newtek - email system	Computer equipment, supplies	$145.00
12/31/2023	Automated Business Controls - Payroll Processing	Other operating expenses	$998.00
12/31/2023	Insta-Trac - legislative tracking	Professional subscriptions	$4,650.00
12/31/2023	Commonwealth of Mass - Lobbying Registration Fees	Other operating expenses	$1,200.00
12/31/2023	Staples - printer ink	Office supplies, equipment	$60.00
12/31/2023	Travelers - AMD Workers Comp Insurance	Other operating expenses	$374.00
12/31/2023	Zoom.US	Professional subscriptions	$478.00
12/31/2023	Verizon Wireless - cell phones	Telephone, cell phone, handheld	$934.00
		Total operating expenses	$9,048.00

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

No campaign contributions were filed for this disclosure reporting period.

Lobbyist: Mary Ann Mulligan

Client: Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation

Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00

House / Senate	Bill Number or Agency Name	Bill title or activity	Agent position	Amount	Direct business association
House Bill	1	An Act making appropriations for the Fiscal Year 2024 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 advocating for funding for the Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation line item 0321-1600 to provide civil legal aid.	Support	$0.00	N/A
Senate Bill	864	An Act promoting access to counsel and housing stability in Massachusett	Support	$0.00	N/A
House Bill	1731	An Act promoting access to counsel and housing stability in Massachusetts	Support	$0.00	N/A
House Bill	4138	The Affordable Homes Act	Support	$0.00	N/A
			Total amount	$0.00

Lobbyist: Mary Ann Mulligan

Client: Regional Housing Network of Massachusetts, Inc.

Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00

House / Senate	Bill Number or Agency Name	Bill title or activity	Agent position	Amount	Direct business association
House Bill	1	An Act making appropriations for the Fiscal Year 2024 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, advocating for Regional Housing Network budget priorities including: Residential Assistance for Families in Transition line item 7004-9316; Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program line item 7004-9024 and Housing Consumer Education Centers line item 7004-3036 and Line Item 7004-0107 supporting funding for housing assistance and housing stabilization services provided by Central Massachusetts Housing Alliance, Inc (CMHA). and the Lynn Housing Authority (LHAND).	Support	$0.00	N/A
House Bill	1351	An Act codifying the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program	Support	$0.00	N/A
House Bill	4040	An Act making appropriations for the Fiscal Year 2024 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, advocating for the Legislature to override the Governor's veto of funding for the Housing Consumer Education Centers, line item 7004-3036	Support	$0.00	N/A
			Total amount	$0.00

Lobbyist: Mary Ann Mulligan

Client: Hospice & Palliative Care Federation of Massachusetts, Incorporated

Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00

House / Senate	Bill Number or Agency Name	Bill title or activity	Agent position	Amount	Direct business association
House Bill	2246	An Act relative to end of life options	Neutral	$0.00	N/A
Senate Bill	1359	An Act regarding the pediatric palliative care program	Support	$0.00	N/A
House Bill	1	An Act making appropriations for the Fiscal Year 2024 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, advocating for hospice and end of life care services and funding for the pediatric palliative care program Department of Public Health Line Item 4590-1503.	Support	$0.00	N/A
			Total amount	$0.00

Lobbyist: Mary Ann Mulligan

Client: Infant Toddler Advocates, Inc.

Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00

House / Senate	Bill Number or Agency Name	Bill title or activity	Agent position	Amount	Direct business association
Executive	Department of Public Health (DPH)	Meeting with the Department of Public Health Early Intervention Division to discuss Early Intervention Service Delivery issues, Early Intervention fiscal year budget appropriation distribution issues and advocating for adequate rates for Early Intervention Program Services and discussing the current rate review for Early Intervention rates set under Chapter 257 of the Acts of 2008 101 CMR 349:00 Rates for Early Intervention Program Services	Support	$0.00	N/A
Executive	Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS)	Meeting with EOHHS officials to discuss and review data and advocate for adequate rates for Early Intervention services set under Chapter 257 of the Acts of 2008 101CMR 349:00 Rates for Early Intervention Program Services.	Support	$0.00	N/A
House Bill	1	An Act making appropriations for the Fiscal Year 2024 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, advocating for adequate funding for Early Intervention Services, including Early Intervention workforce rebuilding and staffing recovery Department of Public Health Line Item 4513-1020	Support	$0.00	N/A
Executive	Executive Office for Administration and Finance (ANF)	Advocating for timely release of proposed rates for Early Intervention Program Services and support for adequate rates set under Chapter 257 of the Acts of 2008 101CMR 349:00 Rates for Early Intervention Program Services	Support	$0.00	N/A
			Total amount	$0.00

Lobbyist: Mary Ann Mulligan

Client: Home Care Aide Council

Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00

House / Senate	Bill Number or Agency Name	Bill title or activity	Agent position	Amount	Direct business association
Senate Bill	755	An Act clarifying rate setting processes for home health and home care services	Support	$0.00	N/A
House Bill	1195	An Act clarifying rate setting processes for home health and home care services	Support	$0.00	N/A
Executive	Other	Met with Senator Patricia Jehlen, Representative Tom Stanley and Representative Carmine Gentile relative to Chapter 257 rate increases for 101CMR 417:00 Rates for Certain Elder Care Services. Discussed the delay in setting the rate and requested assistance in working with the Administration to resolve the delay.	Support	$0.00	N/A
House Bill	649	An Act to improve Massachusetts home care	Support	$0.00	N/A
Senate Bill	380	An Act to improve Massachusetts home care	Support	$0.00	N/A
House Bill	4204	An Act Making Supplemental Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2024 expressed concerns with lack of adequate information and stakeholder input regarding Outside Section 5 language to establish a Workforce Council.	Neutral	$0.00	N/A
			Total amount	$0.00

Lobbyist: Mary Ann Mulligan

Client: Brockton Area Multi Services Inc.

Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00

House / Senate	Bill Number or Agency Name	Bill title or activity	Agent position	Amount	Direct business association
House Bill	1	An Act making appropriations for the Fiscal Year 2024 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, advocating for budget priorities of BAMSI including but not limited to: Department of Public Health Early Intervention Line Item 4513-1020; Department of Developmental Services line items 5920-2000 through 5920-5000, Chapter 257 Rate Reserve Line Item 1599-6903;Victims of Crime Act VOCA line item 0840-0100 and advocacy in support of Day Habilitation Programs and rates funded through Mass Health and behavioral health services funded through the budget.	Support	$0.00	N/A
Executive	Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS)	Supporting adequate funding and necessary adjustments to Adult Long Term Residential Rates set under Chapter 257 of the Acts of 2008 101CMR 420:00	Support	$0.00	N/A
House Bill	191	An Act relative to a livable wage for human services workers	Support	$0.00	N/A
Senate Bill	84	An Act relative to a livable wage for human services workers	Support	$0.00	N/A
			Total amount	$0.00

Lobbyist: Mary Ann Mulligan

Client: Massachusetts Family Planning Association

Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00

House / Senate	Bill Number or Agency Name	Bill title or activity	Agent position	Amount	Direct business association
House Bill	1081	An Act relative to preserving preventative services without cost sharing	Support	$0.00	N/A
House Bill	1	An Act making appropriations for the Fiscal Year 2024 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, advocating for adequate funding for comprehensive family planning services through Department of Public Health Line Item 4513-1005 and advocating for access to reproductive health care services.	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

Date	Lobbyist name	Recipient name	Office sought	Amount
07/24/2023	Mary Ann Mulligan	James Arciero	House of Representatives	$200.00
08/23/2023	Mary Ann Mulligan	Steve Owens	House of Representatives	$100.00
11/01/2023	Mary Ann Mulligan	Tram Nguyen	House of Representatives	$100.00
11/08/2023	Mary Ann Mulligan	Maura Healey	Governor	$200.00
11/15/2023	Mary Ann Mulligan	Lydia Edwards	State Senate	$100.00
11/29/2023	Mary Ann Mulligan	Karen Spilka	State Senate	$200.00
12/11/2023	Mary Ann Mulligan	Michael Day	House of Representatives	$200.00
12/15/2023	Mary Ann Mulligan	Tom Stanley	House of Representatives	$100.00
12/28/2023	Mary Ann Mulligan	Dylan Fernandes	State Senate	$100.00
			Total contributions	$1,300.00

Lobbyist: Mary Ann Walsh

Client: YWCA CM/Alliance of YWCAs of Massachusetts

Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00

House / Senate	Bill Number or Agency Name	Bill title or activity	Agent position	Amount	Direct business association
House Bill	1	An Act making appropriations for the Fiscal Year 2024 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

Lobbyist: Mary Ann Walsh

Client: Young Women's Christian Association of Boston, Inc.

Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00

House / Senate	Bill Number or Agency Name	Bill title or activity	Agent position	Amount	Direct business association
Senate Bill	2029	An Act to promote gender and racial diversity on public boards and commissions	Support	$0.00	n/a
House Bill	3095	An Act to promote diversity on public boards and commissions	Support	$0.00	n/a
			Total amount	$0.00

Lobbyist: Mary Ann Walsh

Client: Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation

Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00

House / Senate	Bill Number or Agency Name	Bill title or activity	Agent position	Amount	Direct business association
House Bill	4138	The Affordable Homes Act	Support	$0.00	n/a
Senate Bill	864	An Act promoting access to counsel and housing stability in Massachusetts	Support	$0.00	n/a
House Bill	1	An Act making appropriations for the Fiscal Year 2024 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
House Bill	1731	An Act promoting access to counsel and housing stability in Massachusetts	Support	$0.00	n/a
			Total amount	$0.00

Lobbyist: Mary Ann Walsh

Client: Massachusetts Veterinary Technician Association

Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00

House / Senate	Bill Number or Agency Name	Bill title or activity	Agent position	Amount	Direct business association
Senate Bill	207	An Act regulating the practice and licensure of veterinary technicians	Support	$0.00	n/a
House Bill	332	An Act regulating the practice and licensure of veterinary technicians	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

Date	Lobbyist name	Recipient name	Office sought	Amount
07/20/2023	Mary Ann Walsh	Nina Liang	Quincy city council	$100.00
07/24/2023	Mary Ann Walsh	Stephen Farrell	Newton city council	$100.00
07/25/2023	Mary Ann Walsh	Andy Vargas	state rep	$50.00
07/25/2023	Mary Ann Walsh	Natalie Higgins	state rep	$50.00
09/07/2023	Mary Ann Walsh	Jon Zlotnik	state senator	$100.00
09/09/2023	Mary Ann Walsh	Michael Day	state rep	$100.00
09/14/2023	Mary Ann Walsh	Jamie Eldridge	state senator	$100.00
09/19/2023	Mary Ann Walsh	Paul Mark	state senator	$50.00
09/19/2023	Mary Ann Walsh	Aaron Michlewitz	state rep	$200.00
09/19/2023	Mary Ann Walsh	Tram Nguyen	state rep	$64.00
10/02/2023	Mary Ann Walsh	Marjorie Decker	state rep	$100.00
10/11/2023	Mary Ann Walsh	Jon Zlotnik	state senator	$100.00
10/13/2023	Mary Ann Walsh	John FitzGerald	Boston city council	$50.00
10/15/2023	Mary Ann Walsh	Dan Sena	state rep	$100.00
10/17/2023	Mary Ann Walsh	Mindy Domb	state rep	$10.00
11/06/2023	Mary Ann Walsh	Liz Miranda	state senator	$100.00
11/07/2023	Mary Ann Walsh	Maura Healey	governor	$200.00
11/08/2023	Mary Ann Walsh	Meghan Kilcoyne	state rep	$50.00
11/08/2023	Mary Ann Walsh	Carlos Gonzalez	state rep	$50.00
11/09/2023	Mary Ann Walsh	Barry Finegold	state senate	$100.00
11/17/2023	Mary Ann Walsh	Juan Jaramillo	Revere city council	$30.00
11/28/2023	Mary Ann Walsh	Asian American Women's Political Initiative	misc	$50.00
12/05/2023	Mary Ann Walsh	Tony Cabral	state rep	$100.00
12/05/2023	Mary Ann Walsh	Dylan Fernandes	state senate	$50.00
12/06/2023	Mary Ann Walsh	Michael Day	state rep	$100.00
12/13/2023	Mary Ann Walsh	Dave Rogers	state rep	$50.00
12/19/2023	Mary Ann Walsh	John Cronin	state senate	$100.00
12/31/2023	Mary Ann Walsh	Vanna Howard	state rep	$50.00
12/31/2023	Mary Ann Walsh	Rady Mom	state rep	$50.00
12/31/2023	Mary Ann Walsh	Dan Hunt	state rep	$50.00
12/31/2023	Mary Ann Walsh	Bill Driscoll, Jr.	state rep	$50.00
			Total contributions	$2,454.00

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