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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 […]

BOSTON (11/14/2024) —Rep. Stanley joined his legislative colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives and Senate in passing a sweeping economic development bill that authorizes a nearly $4 billion infusion into the Commonwealth’s economy while making wide-ranging policy changes to make Massachusetts more competitive. The bold investments in H.5100, An Act relative to strengthening Massachusetts’ economic leadership, will stimulate new and […]

(BOSTON—11/14/2024) Rep. Stanley joined his legislative colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives and Seante in passed passing climate legislation to empower the state’s fight against climate change and accelerate progress towards the state’s goals of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.   S.2967, An Act Promoting a Clean Energy Grid, Advancing Equity, and Protecting Ratepayers, reforms the siting […]

Massachusetts Assisted Living Association (Mass-ALA) hosted its statewide 2024 Annual Conference and Tradeshow: Envisioning & Advancing Together on October 24 at the Boston Marriott Newton. The conference honored Rep. Thomas M. Stanley (9th Middlesex), Chair of the House Committee on Elder Affairs, with Mass-ALA’s Policymaker of the Year Award. It will also feature keynote speakers Dr. Michal A. Cadore, Sr., […]

The Massachusetts State Association of PACE Programs (MassPACE) has recognized Rep. Stanley as a 2024 State Champion for his leadership and commitment to elder care. He joins Elder Affairs Co-Chair Sen. Jehlen and her senior policy advisor, Vicki Halal, in receiving this honor. Rep. Stanley expressed his gratitude to MassPACE Executive Director Jennifer Maynard and Board President Kristine Bostek, Senior […]