October Hearing Roundup
Public hearings on bills that have been filed this session are well underway — 64 of the 68 bills we filed on your behalf this session have now had a […]
A step forward for menstrual equity
On October 16, the Massachusetts Senate unanimously passed a bill I share with Representative Natalie Blais, An Act relative to menstrual product ingredient disclosure. Menstrual products have [...]
Updates on accessing the COVID-19 booster vaccine in Massachusetts
In late August, several constituents reached out to my office with concerns about receiving this year’s COVID-19 booster vaccine. Many were unable to schedule appointments at their local [...]
Five lessons, five years after the onset of a pandemic
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic and our world flipped upside down. As a first-term Senator, I learned lifetimes-worth of lessons in the […]
Four health care-centered updates
The 2023-2024 legislative session officially closed on December 31, 2024. Before the clock struck midnight, my colleagues and I worked to pass important health care-focused bills and send them to [...]
Supporting families and people in recovery
On December 19, the Massachusetts Legislature approved omnibus legislation to combat the opioid crisis. H.5143 — An Act relative to treatments and coverage for substance use disorder and recovery [...]
Time for long-term care transformation
On August 29, I joined my colleagues in the Legislature to pass sweeping reforms to the long-term care and assisted living sectors, taking a powerful step towards delivering high quality […]
Maternal health matters
On August 15, I joined my colleagues in both the Senate and the House to unanimously pass a comprehensive maternal health bill, An Act promoting access to midwifery care and […]
