Category: Politic News

(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 […]

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 […]