I am proud to represent the entire Town of Wilbraham and parts of the City of Springfield and the Town of East Longmeadow. As an attorney, and former member of the Springfield City Council, I have the experience, knowledge, and commitment to continue representing you on Beacon Hill.
Representative Puppolo has fought for increased local aid and continued uncapping of the lottery funding, which means returning more local aid to his district.
Angelo has worked with the Speaker of the House and Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee on budget priorities and funding for projects in his district. He's sat down with leadership and various House and Senate Chairpersons on many occasions - always pushing for more money and legislation that are important for the 12th Hampden District.
Representative Puppolo has worked to continue the progress the Legislature has made on health care reform and was named Legislator of the Month by the Massachusetts Medical Society for his work on health care reform and the doctor recruitments and retention legislation that he filed.
Angelo has fought hard for improved educational programs, legislation, and school building projects that are making our elementary and higher educational systems stronger both for students and teachers.
He knows the value of education, and the importance of a positive learning environment. He continues to work with the Department of Education on critical initiatives and funding proposals.
Representative Puppolo has worked to reduce crime and is a strong supporter of public safety issues and legislation that is making our streets and neighborhoods safer. Angelo is a solid supporter of the both local police and fire departments, as well as, the Massachusetts State Police and Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts. Angelo has supported additional funding for municipal police training grants, the Shannon anti-gang grants, additional services at the Department of Youth Services (DYS), $15.2 million for the State Police Crime Lab, and reducing recidivism rates at the Department of Corrections.
Angelo supports economic development and job creation in our district and Commonwealth. He has worked with Governor Patrick on business retention and expansion programs and development projects.
Representative Puppolo has been a consistent supporter of our senior citizens. He's strongly supported legislation and increased funding for treatment at home programs, increased senior health benefits, and lower costs of living. Angelo knows our seniors are an important resource in the community, and is committed to helping our seniors in any way possible. He's successfully fought for increased funding for the Enhanced Community Options Program which provides services to allow seniors to remain in there homes and get the care they need. He supported continuous open enrollment for Prescription Advantage. And supported local nutrition programs, increased protective services for casework and crisis intervention, increased the personal needs allowance, and supported providing grant monies received by Councils on Aging.
Angelo continues to be a strong supporter of our veterans and legislation which benefits our veterans -- he supported $18.1 million for annuity payments to certain veterans and their families, and supported additional money for veterans benefits payments to indigent veterans.