News: Archive of Press Releases & Statements
2006 Archive
12.28.06 Legislature Approves Stricter Teen Driving Law
Jones says new junior operator license policy will save young lives
12.18.06 Rep. Jones' Office Hours for 2007
12.06.06 Got An Idea? Brad Jones Wants To Hear From You
Jones asks for constituent bill ideas.
11.29.06 Jones Named Outstanding Citizen of the Year
Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce holds dinner in his honor.
11.09.06 Jones Mails 2005-2006 Legislative Update Newsletter to District
Click here to view Jones' 2005-2006 legislative update newsletter.
10.19.06 House Blocks Jones’ Bid To Return For Special Legislative Session
No action to be taken on languishing bond bill.
10.11.06 Reading Receives School Building Assistance Payment For High School
Jones joins state Treasurer Tim Cahill and other legislators at check presentation
10.03.06 State Recommends Funding for Martins Pond Improvements
Three-year restoration project will help reduce pollution.
09.25.06 Grants Awarded to Local Cultural Councils
Funding supports the arts, humanities and sciences.
09.21.06 Remarks Given by Rep. Brad Jones at Signing of New Sex Offender Law
09.14.06 Legislators Push Tough New Measure to Fight Sex Offenders
Jones says bill gives officials more time and better tools to punish child predators.
09.07.06 Governor Signs Bill to Give North Reading Portion of Proceeds from Sale of Berry Center
Sale of former hospital site could bring millions to town.
09.01.06 Jones to Serve as Vice President of Legislators Association
Association encourages interaction between current and former House members.
08.31.06 Lawmakers Approve Plan to Give North Reading Portion of Proceeds from Sale of Berry Center
Sale of former hospital site could bring millions to town
08.23.06 Prescription Advantage to Begin Open Enrollment
State insurance program cuts drug costs for seniors
08.03.06 State Expands Opportunities for Seniors and the Disabled to Receive Care at Home
House Minority Leader Jones was co-sponsor of legislation
07.26.06 House Votes to Toughen Laws on Sex Offenders--Minority Leader Jones is Among Lead Sponsors
Massachusetts House of Representatives approves sweeping new legislation that cracks down on sex offenders and gives victims more freedom to seek justice against them
07.25.06 Jones Fights to Make Sales Tax Holiday Permanent
Jones makes two attempts to propose an annual sales tax holiday, but is rebuffed by House Democrats wary of granting residents a break.
07.20.06 Statement of House Minority Leader Brad Jones on Late Night Passage of Welfare Reform Bill
07.12.06 Statement of House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones Jr. on Recess of Constitutional Convention
07.11.06 Rep. Jones Office Hours Schedule for 2006
07.11.06 House Republicans Committed to Voting on Marriage Amendment
Minority Leader Jones sends letter urging legislative leaders to allow a legislative vote on a proposed constitutional amendment defining marriage.
07.11.06 Jones Opens Online Office to Internet Visitors
Interactive Web site provides new communication tool for constituents
06.30.06 Jones Says Lynnfield to Get Increase in State Aid Next Year
Town will receive 29 percent more in education funding.
06.30.06 Jones Says North Reading to Get Increase in State Aid Next Year
Town will receive 30 percent more in education aid.
06.30.06 Jones Says Reading to Get Increase in State Aid Next Year
Town will receive 13 percent more in education aid.
06.19.06 Money for Reading Athletic Fields Approved
A $200,000 matching contribution for Reading is approved by the Legislature.
06.16.06 Legislature Approves Money for Reading Sidewalks
Legislators approve $325,000 for the construction of new sidewalks on Franklin Street.
06.15.06 House Approves Jones’s Bill to Lower Drug Costs
A Republican-sponsored plan aimed at lowering the state's prescription drug costs is approved by the Legislature.
06.15.06 Legislature Approves Jones’s Plan to Help Working Seniors
State legislators approve a proposal by House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones Jr. that improves unemployment benefits for older workers who lose their jobs.
05.18.06 Jones Casts 3,500th Consecutive Vote
Perfect attendance earns Jones proclamation from governor.
05.10.06 Jones Files Summer Gas Tax Relief Legislation
Jones files legislation to give Massachusetts motorists a summer vacation from paying the 21-cent state gas tax.
05.08.06 House Budget Plan Provides Rate Relief for Reading
Reading residents stand to benefit from a recently approved House budget proposal that provides $25 million in water and sewer rate relief.
05.08.06 House Budget Plan Provides Rate Relief for Lynnfield
Lynnfield residents stand to benefit from a House budget proposal that provides $25 million in water and sewer rate relief.
05.04.06 House Gives Reading Money to Expand Bare Meadow
House agrees to help Reading expand conservation land.
05.03.06 House Gives Boost to Community Parish Nursing
Reading-based charitable organization gets $50,000 in House budget plan.
05.01.06 Reading Schools Get Boost in House Budget
House lawmakers vote to give Reading $7.1 million in education aid.
05.01.06 Reading Schools Get Boost in House Budget
House lawmakers vote to give Reading schools $7.1 million in education aid.
05.01.06 Middleton Schools Get Boost in House Budget
House lawmakers vote to give Middleton schools $1.4 million in education aid.
05.01.06 Lynnfield Schools Get Boost in House Budget
House lawmakers vote to give Lynnfield schools $2.2 million in education aid.
04.28.06 North Reading Schools Get Boost in House Budget
House lawmakers vote to give North Reading schools $4.96 million in education aid.
04.24.06 House Leadership Guts Effort to Help Cities And Towns
A Republican effort to excuse cities and towns from having to pay the 21-cent state gas tax is squashed by House leadership.
04.14.06 Reading to Receive Environmental Grant
Town will get $5,000 grant.
04.11.06 Jones Filing Amendment to Boost School Aid in Budget
Jones' plan would boost school aid for city, town and regional districts by $146 million over what is called for in the proposed House budget plan.
04.04.06 North Reading to Receive Road and Bridge Money
North Reading to receive $273,065 in state aid to help pay for local road and bridge improvements.
04.03.06 Middleton to Receive Road and Bridge Money
Middleton to receive $178,606 in state aid to help pay for local road and bridge improvements.
04.03.06 Lynnfield to Receive Road and Bridge Money
Lynnfield will receive $216,754 in state aid to help pay for local road and bridge improvements.
03.31.06 Reading to Receive Road and Bridge Money
Reading to receive $368,516 in state aid to help pay for local road and bridge improvements
03.29.06 Statement of House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones Jr. on Speaker Dimasi’s Decision to Adopt Republican Plan to Remove State Lottery Cap
03.28.06 Statement of House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones Jr. on Andy Card Resignation
03.23.06 Statement of House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones Jr. on Unemployment Rate
03.22.06 Statement of House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones Jr. on Rejection Of GOP Calls to Take Up Child Abuse Legislation
03.01.06 Senior Property Tax Relief Seminar
Free tax information available for seniors.
02.26.06 Jones and Tisei File Bill to Immediately Remove Lottery Cap
Plan would result in a $150 million boost for communities this summer, at the end of Fiscal Year 2006, and a similar increase in lottery aid for Fiscal Year 2007.
02.16.06 Jones Offers Plan to Boost Local Aid
Jones files budget resolution to boost school aid.
02.06.06 Jones Honored for Suicide Prevention Efforts
Jones is recognized by the Massachusetts Coalition for Suicide Prevention.
02.02.06 Middleton Lawmakers Announce Council on Aging Grant
Middleton Council on Aging to receive a $5,976 grant.
02.01.06 Reading Lawmakers Announce Council on Aging Grant
Reading Council on Aging to receive a $25,200 grant.
02.01.06 North Reading Lawmakers Announce Council on Aging Grant
North Reading Council on Aging to receive a $11,852 grant.
02.01.06 Lynnfield Lawmakers Announce Council on Aging Grant
Lynnfield Council on Aging to receive a $15,127 grant.
01.23.06 Jones Joins Colleagues as Founding Member of METCO Legislative Caucus
Jones joins colleagues at inaugural meeting of the Legislature’s METCO Caucus
01.11.06 Under The Dome: Are You Eligible for Tax Relief? A New State Law Allows More Seniors to Qualify
A column by Brad Jones on new senior tax relief legislation.