Author: Team Stanley

The Joint Committee on Aging and Independence, chaired by Representative Thomas Stanley (D-Waltham) and Senator Patricia Jehlen (D-Somerville), held a hearing Monday, May 12th, on proposals to better support aging in community, strengthen protections for older adults, and improve access to essential services. The Committee heard testimony on bills to expand eligibility for home care programs, improve oversight of assisted […]

REP. STANLEY, MASSACHUSETTS HOUSE PASS FY26 BUDGET TO INVEST IN PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT FAMILIES ACROSS MASSACHUSETTS Highlights include a record investment in the MBTA, local aid increases in education, and continued funding for universal school meals BOSTON – Wednesday, April 30, 2025 – Representative Stanley joined his colleagues in the  Massachusetts House of Representatives in passing its Fiscal Year 2026 […]

Dear Editor: As House Chair of the Joint Committee on Aging and Independence, I am alarmed over proposed federal cuts to Medicaid and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that could have catastrophic consequences for the aging population in the Commonwealth, including our most vulnerable in long-term care. In Waltham, there are approximately 15,000 residents receiving Medicaid […]

(BOSTON) – The Joint Committee on Aging and Independence, chaired by Representative Thomas Stanley (D-Waltham) and Senator Patricia Jehlen (D-Somerville), held its first hearing of the 2025–2026 legislative session today, taking testimony on several proposals aimed at strengthening home care services and consumer protections, modernizing the Councils on Aging statute, and expanding access to inclusive, person-centered care for older adults […]

As we look back on a productive legislative session, Rep. Stanley and his colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature made substantial progress on key issues affecting residents statewide. Guided by a commitment to addressing the most pressing challenges, the Legislature delivered impactful solutions in areas such as affordability, health care, housing and climate resilience. Major Accomplishments of the Legislature: Historic Tax […]