Updates from Jo

On July 31 (really 9:57 a.m. on August 1), the Massachusetts Legislature technically finished its 2023-2024 formal legislative session.  Highlights of what passed the Legislature and is awaiting [...]

On July 30, the Senate passed legislation expanding support for residents coping with substance use disorder, and to address the opioid crisis which claims thousands of lives each year.  S.2898, [...]

The budget signed by Governor Healey puts an end to “home equity theft” — the process that happens when a property is taken by city or town by foreclosure due […]

On July 25, the Senate approved sweeping reforms to the Commonwealth’s long term care and assisted living sectors. The legislation, S.2889, An Act relative to long term care and assisted […]

On July 18, the Senate passed urgent reforms to the Commonwealth’s health care system to boost oversight and transparency in the market and improve patient access to prescribed medication and [...]

Today, July 26, 2024 marks the 34th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Additionally, we celebrate July as Disability Pride Month.  My team and I wanted […]

On Monday July 22, the Senate began its last full week in the 2023-2024 legislative session by passing four pieces of legislation.  Read on to learn more about what was […]

On Thursday, the Senate will debate a much-needed long-term care reform and oversight bill, S.2889 — An Act relative to long-term care and assisted living. You can read the bill […]

On July 25, the Senate will take up S.2889 – An Act relative to long term care and assisted living. Prior to debate, I shared the following with constituents regarding […]

On July 11, the Senate debated and unanimously passed omnibus economic development legislation.  The legislation, S.2856 — An Act Relative to strengthening Massachusetts’ economic leadership, [...]