JoAnn Sprague on Economic Growth

Vote selection and interpretation by representatives of Mass Scorecard without approval or participation from the Massachusetts Democratic Party.

Voted NO on establishing of a new Department of Workforce Development.
Platform indicates voting YES in Part IV: Economic Growth:Workforce Training.

Override Gov. Romney's veto of the creation of a Department of Workforce Development, whose purpose would be to promote lifelong learning among workers in the Commonwealth.

The relevant part of the MassDems Platform is PART IV: ECONOMIC GROWTH, JOBS & SECURITY: Workforce Training: "We support initiatives that invest in the skills of the working men and women of the Commonwealth. We are aware that one out of three workers in this state need additional skills to maintain their employment in today’s changing economy. We recognize the challenges faced by employers trying to recruit a skilled workforce.... In the face of a global economy and advanced technology, workers need ongoing skill development and job training."

Reference: Workforce Training; Bill H 4004 ; vote number MA03-S256 on Jul 17, 2003

Voted NO on allowing parents on welfare to go back to school.
Platform indicates voting YES in Part IV: Economic Growth:Supporting the Transition from Welfare to Work.

Override Gov. Romney's veto of a program to allow parents with young children who are on welfare to go back to school in lieu of working to meet the requirements of the federal Personal Work and Responsibility Act of 1996.

The relevant part of the MassDems Platform is PART IV: ECONOMIC GROWTH, JOBS & SECURITY: Supporting the Transition from Welfare to Work: "We seek to help welfare recipients successfully find and keep jobs. We advocate increased job training and educational opportunities, and we must ensure that support systems in child care, transportation, and health insurance are in place to enable people to work and to advance into more highly paid jobs... We recognize that for some, that transition may take a lifetime."

Reference: Supporting the Transition from Welfare to Work; Bill H 4004 ; vote number MA03-S281 on Jul 17, 2003

Voted NO on funding for International Trade Council to promote exports.
Platform indicates voting YES in Part IV: Economic Growth:Competitive Advantage and a Global Economy.

Vote on veto override of Supplemental appropriations, International Trade Council: Item 7007-1300 (contained in section 2 as $1,100,000, see House, No. 4330), which had returned by the Governor with a reduction (to $500,000; for message, see House, No. 4365), was considered.

Relevant platform section:Part IV: Economic Growth: Competitive Advantage and a Global Economy: "We believe the extraordinary depth and breadth of the knowledge-based sector of the Massachusetts economy is a key competitive edge in the global market. We champion strong federal research & development funding programs, and assistance to smaller companies and startups seeking to commercialize promising technology. We encourage open global trade that promotes fair employment and sound environmental standards by our trading partners. We support state and federal efforts to promote Massachusetts exports."

Bill Veto Override, Item 7007-1300 ; vote number MA04-S424 on Jan 15, 2004

Voted NO on investing in emerging technologies, math & science Fund.
Platform indicates voting YES in Part IV: Economic Growth:Workforce Training.

Vote on overriding the governor's veto of the following section: (Section 70): contained in the engrossed Bill relative to investments in emerging technologies to promote job creation, economic stability and competitiveness in the Massachusetts economy.

Relevant platform section:Part IV: Economic Growth: Workforce Training: "We are aware that one out of three workers in this state need additional skills to maintain their employment in today’s changing economy.... In the face of a global economy and advanced technology, workers need ongoing skill development and job training. We support increased public and private funding for business and labor to address the Massachusetts skills gap."

Bill Veto Override, sec.70 ; vote number MA04-S429 on Jan 15, 2004

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JoAnn Sprague on Economic Growth

Voted NO on establishing of a new Department of Workforce Development. Platform indicates voting YES in Part IV: Economic Growth:Workforce Training.

Voted NO on allowing parents on welfare to go back to school. Platform indicates voting YES in Part IV: Economic Growth:Supporting the Transition from Welfare to Work.

Voted NO on funding for International Trade Council to promote exports. Platform indicates voting YES in Part IV: Economic Growth:Competitive Advantage and a Global Economy.

Voted NO on investing in emerging technologies, math & science Fund. Platform indicates voting YES in Part IV: Economic Growth:Workforce Training.

Voted NO on establishing of a new Department of Workforce Development.
Platform indicates voting YES in Part IV: Economic Growth:Workforce Training.

Voted NO on allowing parents on welfare to go back to school.
Platform indicates voting YES in Part IV: Economic Growth:Supporting the Transition from Welfare to Work.

Voted NO on funding for International Trade Council to promote exports.
Platform indicates voting YES in Part IV: Economic Growth:Competitive Advantage and a Global Economy.

Voted NO on investing in emerging technologies, math & science Fund.
Platform indicates voting YES in Part IV: Economic Growth:Workforce Training.