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(BOSTON) – The Joint Committee on Elder Affairs, chaired by Senator Patricia Jehlen (D-Somerville) and Representative Thomas M. Stanley (D-Waltham), held a hearing on a variety of proposals that would improve long-term services and supports for seniors along the continuum of care. “From ensuring that people diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s receive the services they need, to training in infection control […]

(BOSTON) – The Joint Committee on Elder Affairs, co-chaired by Rep. Thomas M. Stanley (D-Waltham) and Sen. Patricia D. Jehlen (D-Somerville), is pleased to announce a favorable committee report on An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care. This priority legislation enhances the quality of care for residents of nursing homes, ensures accountability of facility owners and operators, […]

(BOSTON) – The Joint Committee on Elder Affairs, chaired by Representative Thomas M. Stanley (D-Waltham) and Senator Patricia Jehlen (D-Somerville), held a hearing on proposals to improve health, safety, and training across the continuum of care. “The safety of our seniors is imperative. Today, our committee heard bills that will increase the safety and well-being of elders.” Rep. Stanley said […]

Massachusetts House Passes FY24 Budget, Makes Investments to Support Families Highlights include permanent funding for universal school meals, free community college for qualifying residents, investments in child care funded by the authorization of online purchasing options for the state lottery, and funding to ensure statewide access to abortion medications BOSTON – Wednesday, April 26, 2023 – Today, the Massachusetts House […]

Rep. Stanley and the Massachusetts House Pass $1.1 Billion Tax Relief Plan Bill includes $654 million in tax relief in FY24, $1.1 billion in FY26; Increases Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit BOSTON – April 14, 2023 – In an effort to provide financial relief to families across the Commonwealth, and to make Massachusetts more competitive with other states, Rep. Stanley […]