Delaney Policy Group

It was a pleasure and a privilege to participate in the Mass Black Expo Ballot Breakdown panel. Thank you, Alyssa Benalfew-Ramos, MPH, Carrie Mays, and Danielle Allen for the exciting and robust exchange. As a Black-owned business, and as Massachusetts' only state-certified #MBE lobbying and government relations firm, the Delaney Policy Group appreciates how participating as an exhibitor and a speaker provided us with the opportunity to share our mission and vision. The Black Economic Council of Massachusetts, Inc. (BECMA) created an environment and a platform where we were able to showcase our business and be recognized for the uniqueness of what we bring to the table. BECMA's mission to drive economic equity and prosperity for Massachusetts to achieve inclusive growth through advocacy, programming, and strategic partnerships that enable Black-owned businesses and Black communities to thrive, aligns with ours. Thank you to President and CEO Nicole Obi and the rest of the Black Economic Council of Massachusetts, Inc. (BECMA) team for such a wonderful experience! We'll definitely be back. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 #becma #blackbusinessesmatter #economicdevelopment #mapoli #bospoli

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Thank you for spotlighting us Racism-based Violence Injury and Prevention Lab! It is truly gratifying to collaborate with people and organizations who are aligned with our mission and values! #bospoli #masspoli Boston College Jamie Eldridge Erika Uyterhoeven Sean Evelyn Robert Motley, PhD Melissa W. Bartholomew, JD, MDiv, PhD. Daniel Delaney, Delaney Policy Group

The Boston Globe is right to point out that the under-resourced Massachusetts Parole Board can't face the current demands for parole review, particularly after the SJC's Mattis decision expanding parole eligibility for crimes committed by those under the age of 21. Resource constraints that could be addressed by either Governor Maura Healey or by the Legislature, shouldn't be an excuse to delay dealing with current injustices. Beyond the Mattis case, there's a whole cohort of individuals who have been sentenced to life without parole and who have already served more than 25 years in state penitentiary. These individuals deserve a chance to be heard to determine whether or not it is in the interest of justice and public safety to return them to the community after a quarter century. Senator Liz Miranda and State Representative Christopher Worrell have filed thoughtful legislation addressing this issue. As the Mattis decision confirms, the way that we think about and approach crime, punishment and justice have changed over recent decades. Our laws should reflect that change. Office of Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey Massachusetts State Senate Massachusetts House of Representatives Transformational Prison Project Justice 4 Housing UTEC #mapoli #bospoli #criminaljusticereform #carceralstate #racialjustice Black on Beacon Hill https://lnkd.in/eRTw_Ynm

We're proud and happy to be able to play a role assisting the Racism-based Violence Injury and Prevention Lab secure both funding and necessary statutory language to study the impact of early life trauma on incarcerated adults. It's critical that we have rigorous academic studies of U.S. carceral institutions so that we can drive needed, evidence-based reforms. Thank you to Sen. Jamie Eldridge and Rep. Erika Uyterhoeven for your critical support, Sean Evelyn for you vision and insight, Andrea (Carter) D. for your excellence in legislative lobbying, and Robert Motley, PhD for your academic guidance. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eR5dTW_f #incarcerationreform #criminaljusticepolicy #racialequity #judicialreform Massachusetts State Senate Black on Beacon Hill Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts UTEC National Black Professional Lobbyists Association

Very excited for Daniel Delaney of Delaney Policy Group to speak on the important issues on the Massachusetts ballot this November at the Mass Black Expo sponsored by the Black Economic Council of Massachusetts, Inc. Looking forward to the discussion with Alyssa Benalfew-Ramos, MPH, Danielle Allen, and Carrie Mays. #massblackexpo Black on Beacon Hill #policymatters #yourvotematters #democracy

Coverage in the Boston Globe today on the cannabis lab testing crisis provided a great opportunity to talk about why companies and other groups need to engage the policy making and relationship process EARLY. You can read by following the link below. The policy decision making process can seem sudden, but it's not. When the Massachusetts legislature comes back next session with a wave of cannabis industry reforms, their decisions will absolutely make or break existing business models in the cannabis space. The winners and losers will be determined in large part by who is already in the conversation and who is waiting to show up at a hearing to try to make their case in 3 minutes. As they say, if you're not sitting at the table, you might just be dinner. Kudos to Diti Kohli and Scooty Nickerson at Boston Globe Media for such thorough reporting. Thank you to Megan Dobro, Christopher Hudalla, Michael Kahn for their willingness to tell the truth publicly and repeatedly. They took genuine business risks to advocate for a fair and honest industry. If you're in an industry that's dependent on reliable and responsive regulators and a stable statutory framework, you might want to reach out for a free initial consult. Message us and we'll set up a time. #cannabispolicy #cannabisindustry #bospoli #mapoli #governmentaffairs #lobbying #publichealth Black on Beacon Hill Cannabis Control Commission Massachusetts Senate & House Office of Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey Deb Goldberg Andrea Joy Campbell https://lnkd.in/eW4zPtgR

As Massachusetts' only state-certified MBE lobbying firm, the Delaney Policy Group sees this as a troubling indicator of current local, state, and national dynamics. It's not that there's a lack of Black (or other minority) talent capable of operating at the highest level. It's that organizations that aren't founded or grounded in communities of color are quick to retreat to the comfort of old, outdated models of leadership and conceptions of what constitutes a leader. The "oh well, we tried" approach isn't sufficient for our current times. Shirley Leung and Boston Globe Media point out correctly that this is a time to rigorously assess and courageously embrace the kind of leadership that we need. As we approach the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding, we need to move forward to face current conditions, not retreat. #mass250 #leadership #mapoli #bospoli #blacklobbyist #racialequity #socialequity #economicdevelopment Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts NAACP Office of Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce New England Council Massachusetts State Senate Massachusetts House of Representatives The Boston Foundation United Way National Black Professional Lobbyists Association Congressional Black Caucus Foundation BLACK AND LATINO CAUCUS The Black Chamber of Commerce of Massachusetts SRGE Harvard University Andrei M. Black on Beacon Hill https://lnkd.in/eKXJYCCN

"The ins and outs of Motley’s study may look different if Truth had not met Dan and Andrea D. at a talk at the Harvard Club of Boston.  The Delaneys, a husband and wife team, run the Delaney Policy Group, a lobbying firm that helps clients access public funding. When Truth asked a question after the talk, wanting to know how to translate his initial findings into public policy, Andrea told him, “This is exactly what we do.” We're very proud at the Delaney Policy Group (DPG) to have been able to help advance the groundbreaking study by Truth (Sean Evelyn) and Professor Robert Motley! As the only state-certified #MBE government relations firm in Massachusetts, we recognize many of the policy needs and opportunities that others may miss. https://lnkd.in/eR5dTW_f Erika Uyterhoeven Jamie Eldridge Michael Coelho Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts Transformational Prison Project Massachusetts House of Representatives Massachusetts State Senate Adam Gomez Sr. Will Brownsberger Steve Tompkins Middlesex Sheriff's Office SUFFOLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT Massachusetts Department of Correction Middlesex District Attorney’s Office Suffolk County District Attorney's Office (Massachusetts) Boston NAACP James ‘Jimmy’ Hills Boston College School of Social Work City of Boston Mayor's Office of Returning Citizens Black on Beacon Hill National Black Professional Lobbyists Association Office of Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey Black Economic Council of Massachusetts, Inc. Rebecca Zlotowicz Christopher Worrell Jason Kornwitz #criminaljusticepolicy #incarcerationreform #mapoli #bospoli #lobbying #racialjustice #criminaljusticereform

This story breaks my heart. Thank you to Liz Kowalczyk, Mark Arsenault, and the rest of the Boston Globe Spotlight team on the terrific reporting. When media stories about the financial crisis at Steward started to break, I immediately began looking around to see who would advocate for patients and communities in what clearly looked like the beginning of a corporate death spiral. Honestly, I begged. I ran around with a metaphorical tin cup and asked, "who would support organizing a response to the crisis that was professional and put community first." No takers... As the Director of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health when the initial Steward licenses were approved, I knew the policy decision making process and how likely it was that community impact would be an afterthought. As a lobbyist for more than a dozen years at the Delaney Policy Group, I recognized how more organized interests (hospitals, health plans, health care professionals, unions) would have access to the decision makers early, and therefore shape the conversations about solutions. The result of this failure was that policy responses were developed which addressed the needs of organized groups at the table, with "community" as justification. What was needed were solutions to address the community harm with organized interests playing supporting roles. It's not too late for a policy pivot that centers community. The Commonwealth has already committed significant resources to responding to the system collapse. As the Spotlight story proves, lots of people on the ground knew what was wrong and what answers were needed. They still do. My mother almost died from neglect at a Steward hospital in Boston. We were fortunately able to go in and get her out before it was too late. Hopefully, state and federal policymakers will do the same. #mapoli #healthpolicy #publichealth #lobbying Black on Beacon Hill National Black Professional Lobbyists Association Nicholas Collins Brandy Fluker Oakley, Esq. Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA) Massachusetts Medical Society New England Medical Association Boston NAACP https://lnkd.in/eMHqfyWC