The Massachusetts Legislature passed a supplemental budget that prioritizes affordability for Massachusetts residents and protections for those being negatively impacted by decisions at the federal level on Nov. 20. As part of allocating the final expenses of Fiscal Year 2025, the legislation, H.4761, provides funding for MassHealth, hospitals, and reproductive care; ensures … [Read more...] about Legislature prioritizes affordability in recently passed budget
Joan Lovely
Senate advances child custody law reform
Senate Assistant Majority Leader Joan B. Lovely (D-Salem) announced the Massachusetts Senate has passed legislation to modernize laws that protect children and families going through child custody proceedings. The legislation, S.2550, would ensure Massachusetts courts follow the same procedures as the other 49 states in the country, bring laws up to date with international … [Read more...] about Senate advances child custody law reform
City gains funds in Senate spending bill
Students and residents will see new transportation and safety investments thanks to the Massachusetts Senate’s passage of a $1.33 billion supplemental budget aimed at bolstering education and infrastructure across the state. The legislation, approved on May 8, includes $160,000 specifically for Peabody. Sen. Joan B. Lovely, who represents the city as part of the Second Essex … [Read more...] about City gains funds in Senate spending bill
Senate expands coverage for Down Syndrome treatment, breast cancer screenings
BOSTON — Senate Assistant Majority Leader Joan B. Lovely (D-Salem) announces the Massachusetts Senate passed a bill expanding breast cancer screening services that must be covered by health insurers in the state. H.4918, An Act Relative to Medically Necessary Breast Screenings and Exams for Equity and Early Detection requires health insurance providers, including the Group … [Read more...] about Senate expands coverage for Down Syndrome treatment, breast cancer screenings
LTE: A letter to state Sen. Joan Lovely
To the editor: Thank you, Joan Lovely, for making Massachusetts one of the most expensive states in the country to live in, second only to Hawaii. The high cost of living here is being fueled by ever-increasing prices on food, fuel, utilities, travel, clothing, and housing. It is crippling hardworking families, as evidenced by the number of taxpayers fleeing the state. Due … [Read more...] about LTE: A letter to state Sen. Joan Lovely