Another Choate Mental Health Center employee indicted for abuse of resident Another Choate Mental Health Center employee indicted for abuse of resident Monday, June 10, 2024 Caregiver allegedly used leg to pin patient with developmental disabilities
Ban on ‘captive audience’ meetings, AI regulations among 466 bills to pass this session Ban on ‘captive audience’ meetings, AI regulations among 466 bills to pass this session Friday, May 31, 2024 Lawmakers adjourned their legislative session this week after passing more than 460 bills since January. Here’s a look at a handful of them.
Maternal health, abortion protection measures advance as session nears end Maternal health, abortion protection measures advance as session nears end Saturday, May 25, 2024 If signed into law, the measures would expand insurance coverage of pregnancy and postpartum services, maintain abortion as a viable treatment option for women experiencing certain emergencies,... Read more
Capitol Briefs: Measure targets ‘legacy’ admission at public universities Capitol Briefs: Measure targets ‘legacy’ admission at public universities Friday, May 24, 2024 Lawmakers miss self-imposed Friday deadline for budget, advance hundreds of bills Read more
Public officials seek greater oversight of prescription drug middlemen Public officials seek greater oversight of prescription drug middlemen Wednesday, May 8, 2024 Two state departments say they are open to further regulating industry Read more
State Senate advances bill to ban food additives linked to health problems State Senate advances bill to ban food additives linked to health problems Thursday, April 18, 2024 Ban would take effect for manufacturers in 2027, retailers in 2028 Read more
Capitol Briefs: Lawmakers, advocates again call for affordable housing tax credit Capitol Briefs: Lawmakers, advocates again call for affordable housing tax credit Wednesday, April 17, 2024 Public health groups seek more funding to reduce overdose deaths Read more
Capitol Briefs: Bill creating new early childhood agency among 244 to advance Capitol Briefs: Bill creating new early childhood agency among 244 to advance Friday, April 12, 2024 Other measures would require insurers to cover IVF, allow social workers to carry naloxone Read more