Amidst crisis, Mariano plunges into speakership
By Chris Lisinski, State House News Service January 7, 2021 Chris Lisinski, State House News Service New Speaker Ronald Mariano addressed his colleagues on Dec. 30 after being elected leader of the Massachusetts House. Sam Doran/SHNS photo The Ronald Mariano era is here, and there will be no gently paced transition period in the Massachusetts House. Mariano, a 74-year-old Quincy Democrat and longtime deputy to now-departed Speaker Robert DeLeo, ascended to the speakership on Dec. 30 with only six days remaining in the unusual 2020-2021 lawmaking session, against the backdrop of a still-ragi...
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