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Taylor C. Shepherd

Director of Government Relations

TCShepherd@mlstrategies.com

+1.617.348.1639

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Taylor is a seasoned public policy professional with a proven track record of success in legislative and regulatory lobbying, strategy, and relationship building. With roots in the Massachusetts State House, Taylor's journey to ML Strategies has been marked by a commitment to detail, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of the nuances of the policymaking process. Having served as a Fiscal Policy Analyst at the House Committee on Ways and Means and a Budget Analyst at the Department of Mental Health, Taylor possesses a comprehensive understanding of governmental processes, particularly in the realms of budgetary appropriations and healthcare policy. In her latest role, Taylor has assumed a leadership position within the ML Strategies Energy Practice, where she is recognized for her proficiency in climate and energy issues. As the firm's primary liaison for internal and external energy matters, Taylor is poised to guide clients through the evolving landscape of clean energy policy. With an unwavering dedication and a unique ability to anticipate legislative trends, Taylor stands ready to empower clients to achieve their objectives and advocate effectively on their behalf.

Education

  • Salve Regina University (BA, cum laude)

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The Baker Administration continues to monitor the COVID-19 public health crisis, expanding almost daily on restrictions for schools, restaurants and several other places of business across the Commonwealth.  As these updates are constantly evolving, this post is meant to provide the most up to date announcements.
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As the nation continues to address the spread of the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”), several precautionary efforts are being taken to ensure citizens remain safe and reduce the prevalence of transmission to vulnerable individuals across the country. As the Legislature and Executive Branch aggressively focus on COVID-19 related issues, your ML Strategies team will continue to monitor and engage state and local leaders on legislative and regulatory priorities by keeping lines of communication open on a daily basis with legislators and staff.
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With less than a year to go until the end of formal sessions on July 31, 2020, Massachusetts legislators are back in action this month to begin tackling a robust policy agenda. We are poised to see action on both new and pending legislation this fall on a number of priority policy areas.
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On Monday, July 22nd the Massachusetts Legislature finalized the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget and delivered it to Governor Baker’s desk for approval. The Legislature’s Budget Conference Committee, led by Chairmen Representative Aaron Michlewitz (D- Boston) and Senator Michael Rodrigues (D- Somerset), authorizes $43.1 billion in state spending for this fiscal year and included the largest annual increase for K-12 education in the state’s history, a $269 million dollar lift.