Category: In the News

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 […]

Rep. Stanley cosponsors Charles River Watershed Association’s legislative priorities Rep. Stanley cosponsored the Charles River Watershed Association’s top five legislation priorities which respond to the dual threats of climate change and environmental injustice––offering solutions to protect our communities from drought and flooding, create inclusive outdoor recreation opportunities, and restore a healthy ecosystem. The drought management bill creates a statewide, coordinated […]

State House News article on Rep. Stanley’s long-term care legislation Chris Lisinski, a reporter with State House News Service, published “Overdue Changes in Long-Term Care Eyed For Early House Action” which highlights legislation Rep. Stanley filed with Rep. Kate Lipper-Garabedian and Sen. Pat Jehlen to improve the quality and oversight of long-term care in Massachusetts. As co-chair of the Joint Committee on […]

Rep. Stanley Reappointed to Chair of Elder Affairs Committee Files Legislation to Protect Seniors and Improve Quality of Care On February 16, Rep. Stanley was reappointed to chair of the Elder Affairs Committee. He recently unveiled three priority pieces of legislation which aim to improve the quality of care for older adults across the Commonwealth: HD2564 – An Act to […]

Rep. Stanley Takes Oath of Office at 193rd General Court Inauguration  On January 5, Rep. Stanley attended the inauguration ceremony for Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll and took the Oath of Office at the 193 General Court Inauguration at the State House. Rep. Stanley brought his son Parker as a guest. Rep. Stanley is honored to serve […]

​**Since Rep. Stanley submitted the letter below to the Lexington Planning Board, he learned that Waltham abutters want a minimum setback of 200 ft from any residential property.  He will update his advocacy with this request** December 12, 2022 Planning Board Town of Lexington 1625 Massachusetts Ave Lexington, MA 02420 RE: 0 Cambridge Street/Concord Turnpike Tracer Lane Solar Project Dear […]