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Larry Rasky Quoted in The Boston Globe

The Boston Globe, “If Democrats Seize House, Massachusetts is Poised to Recapture Some Former Glory,” April 2, 2018 By Liz Goodwin WASHINGTON — The once mighty Massachusetts delegation — locked out of power and languishing in the minority in Congress — may be poised to seize back some of its…

George Cronin Discusses Massachusetts Transgender Rights Ballot Question with POLITICO

POLITICO, “Is Massachusetts the Next Transgender Rights Battleground,” March 29, 2018 By Lauren Dezenski BOSTON — Deep-blue Massachusetts may seem an unlikely battleground in the fight over transgender rights. But supporters and opponents alike say a November ballot question on whether to strike down the state’s recently enacted law protecting…

Rasky Partners Releases 2018 Washington Insiders Survey Report

Overall Washington Spending on Public Affairs to See a Significant Increase Insiders Anticipate Notable Increase in Advocacy Advertising Perceived Effectiveness of Major Organizations to Decrease Please click here to download the 2018 Washington Insiders Survey Report. Click here to view an infographic highlighting some of the report’s top findings. March…

Rasky Once Again Among Top Lobbying Firms in Massachusetts

CommonWealth Magazine, “Connecting the Lobbying Dots,” March 8, 2018 By Bruce Mohl THE LEGISLATURE DIDN’T DO a whole lot last year, but the state’s top lobbying firms kept rolling along. ML Strategies, the lobbying arm of the Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo law firm, and O’Neill and Associates retained…

The Weight Band Releases New Single “World Gone Mad”

Former members of The Band, Levon Helm Band and Rick Danko Group revive Woodstock sound on World Gone Mad, their first full-length album The Weight Band releases “World Gone Mad,” an original song and music video WOODSTOCK, NY – This Thursday, Woodstock-based artists The Weight Band will release the music…

Jessica Beeson Tocco Appears on WGBH’s Greater Boston to Discuss State of the Union Address

WGBH’s Greater Boston, “President Trump Preaches Unity, Critics Cry Division,” January 31, 2018 Donald Trump’s first State of the Union was half victory lap, half stories of acts of heroism. In the end, 75 percent of people who watched the speech approved of it, according to a new CBS News…

Rasky Partners Names Ron Walker COO and P.J. O’Sullivan Strategic Advisor; Promotes Three Members of PR and Public Affairs Teams

BOSTON (December 19, 2017) – Rasky Partners today announced two additions and three promotions within its senior management, public relations and public affairs teams. Ron Walker, a senior advisor and firm Advisory Board member has been appointed Chief Operator Officer, P.J. O’Sullivan has joined the firm as a Strategic Advisor, and…

Jessica Beeson Tocco Joins WGBH’s Greater Boston Again This Week

WGBH’s Greater Boston, “Democrats & Republicans Turn On Their Own,” December 6, 2017 Within the last 24 hours, Washington has seen members of both parties start to turn on their own. At least two dozen Democratic senators are calling for Al Franken to resign, with a sixth sexual misconduct allegation against…

Jessica Beeson Tocco Appears on WGBH’s Greater Boston to Discuss the Art of Apologizing in the Wake of Sexual Misconduct Allegations

WGBH’s Greater Boston, “The Art Of Apologizing After Sexual Misconduct Accusations,” November 30, 2017 More than 24 hours after Matt Lauer’s firing was made public, the former “Today” host issued a statement saying, “There are no words to express my sorrow and regret for the pain I have caused others…

George Cronin Discusses Massachusetts Ballot Questions on Season Finale of The Horse Race Podcast

The Horse Race, “Episode 9: Finish In the Money,” November 20, 2017 By Steve Koczela and Lauren Dezenski It’s our season finale #mapoli! But before we go on our holiday hiatus, we’ve got the lowdown on ballot questions thanks to our expert guest George Cronin, our usual What to Watch, and…