Banks, Cops, Defense Contractors, Alcohol Distributors Have Helped Fund New House Speaker Ron Mariano’s Political Career

The new speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives has taken campaign contributions from defense contractors, banks, police unions, and the alcohol industry, according to state records. Ron Mariano (D-Quincy), 74, has served in the House since 1991. He recently took the place of former speaker Robert DeLeo, under whom he served as majority leader.

The new speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives has taken campaign contributions from defense contractors, banks, police unions, and the alcohol industry, according to state records. Ron Mariano (D-Quincy), 74, has served in the House since 1991. He recently took the place of former speaker Robert DeLeo, under whom he served as majority leader.…