Category: In the News

BOSTON – Wednesday, November 15, 2023 – Today, the Massachusetts House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation that takes a comprehensive approach towards reforming the long-term care industry by supporting and expanding the workforce, enhancing oversight of facilities, and ensuring greater access, all while prioritizing quality of care. “The nursing home sector has long faced workforce and financial challenges that have […]

I stand with Israel. I strongly agree with our Secretary of State Anthony Blinken when speaking for America, he stated to the people of Israel and to the world: “In this moment where evil, hatred, and madness have once more taken so many innocent lives, we must stand together resolved to confront what is worst among humanity with what is best.  We must provide an alternative […]

Rep. Stanley received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Department of Defense for his efforts to get the Military SPEED Act passed. Last session, the House and Senate unanimously passed An Act relative to the military spouse-licensure portability, education and enrollment of dependents – the Military SPEED Act. This legislation addressed some of the Commonwealth’s most immediate needs in the […]

Rep. Stanley announced that Waltham will receive a $198,000 grant as part of the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s $3.3 million in Green Communities competitive grants awarded to 27 municipalities across Massachusetts to fund clean energy projects. Under the Green Communities Act, cities and towns must meet five criteria to be designated a Green Community and receive funding. The grants provide financial support […]

Rep. Stanley submitted testimony to the Joint Committee on Housing on behalf of the Right to Counsel Act, legislation promoting housing stability and homelessness prevention in Massachusetts. The bill would address a significant disparity between landlords and tenants in evictions proceedings regarding access to legal representation. The bill would provide eligible low-income tenants and low-income owner occupants of 1 to […]

(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 […]