Senate Assistant Majority Leader Joan B. Lovely (D-Salem) announced Monday that the Massachusetts Senate voted unanimously to provide enhanced safety, stability, and educational opportunities for military families. The legislation advanced this week also positions the Commonwealth for greater federal defense investment and economic growth around its six military bases. An … [Read more...] about Senate strengthens support for Massachusetts military families
Senate President Karen E. Spilka
State legislature strengthens health care protections
Senate Assistant Majority Leader Joan B. Lovely (D-Salem) announced the Massachusetts Legislature passed a bill known as the healthcare “Shield Act 2.0,” a bill that will fortify protections for those seeking and providing reproductive and gender-affirming care in the Commonwealth. The bill, S.2543, which was approved by both the Senate and House chambers on a bipartisan … [Read more...] about State legislature strengthens health care protections