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Maternal health matters
By Jo Comerford
In The People's Blog
Posted August 27, 2024

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 […]

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The finish line (and the starting line)
By Jo Comerford
In The People's Blog
Posted August 5, 2024

The finish line (and the starting line)

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 [...]

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Comerford bills on Non-consensual Intimate Exams and Surgical Smoke scheduled for a public hearing
By Jo Comerford
In Press Releases, Testimony, Letters, Reports & Statements
Posted July 18, 2023

Comerford bills on Non-consensual Intimate Exams and Surgical Smoke scheduled for a public hearing

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Boston Globe Article on Licensing Birth Centers in MA
By Jo Comerford
In Newsletters, The People's Blog, Updates from Jo
Posted March 7, 2023

Boston Globe Article on Licensing Birth Centers in MA

The Boston Globe recognizes the powerful benefits of midwifery care and the need for policies that will enable access to midwives and birth centers [...]

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Holding the Line on Reproductive Equity
By Jo Comerford
In The People's Blog
Posted July 26, 2022

Holding the Line on Reproductive Equity

Today, the Senate and House passed H.5090, An Act expanding protections for reproductive and gender-affirming care. I was delighted to vote YES and proud that many of the Senate’s equity-driven [...]

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Sen. Comerford speaks in support of S.2996, legislation expanding protections for reproductive rights
By Jo Comerford
In Testimony, Testimony, Letters, Reports & Statements
Posted July 13, 2022

Sen. Comerford speaks in support of S.2996, legislation expanding protections for reproductive rights

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