Office of State Representative Bill Driscoll, Jr.
- Apr 28, 2020
A COVID-19 Conversation with Rep. Driscoll & Tish McMullin, The Conference of Boston Teaching Ho
On Friday, April 24, Representative Driscoll was joined by Tish McMullin to discuss the COVID-19 response from the perspective of The Conference of Boston Teaching Hospitals (COBTH). Ms. McMullin became Executive Director of COBTH in September 2019. Immediately prior to leading COBTH, Ms. McMullin served as Special Counsel and Director of Government Affairs for Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. More information can be found here: http://www.cobth.org/about.html.
Office of State Representative Bill Driscoll, Jr.
- Apr 23, 2020
A COVID-19 Conversation with Rep. Driscoll & Peter Gudaitis of NYDIS
Rep. Driscoll joined Peter Gudaitis of NYDIS to talk about the COVID19 pandemic & long-term recovery lessons learned from other emergencies. The video on the left corner is a two minute preview of the conversation; the video below contains the full interview. EndFragment
Office of State Representative Bill Driscoll, Jr.
- Apr 17, 2020
Massachusetts Legislature Passes Moratorium on Non-Essential Evictions & Foreclosures Amid Pandemic
BOSTON, APR. 17, 2020 – On April 17, State Representative Bill Driscoll, Jr. (D – Milton) and his colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives and State Senate passed legislation that will provide a critical safety net for renters, homeowners, and small businesses grappling with the economic fallout of the coronavirus public health emergency. The legislation prohibits all non-essential evictions and foreclosures and provides mortgage borrowers with forbearance opt
Office of State Representative Bill Driscoll, Jr.
- Apr 17, 2020
Massachusetts Legislature Passes Legal Protections for Health Care Workers and Facilities
BOSTON, APR. 17, 2020 – On April 17, State Representative Bill Driscoll, Jr. (D – Milton) along with his colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives and State Senate passed legislation to shield those providing critical health care services from legal liability for the duration of the COVID-19 emergency. "Our action today will protect our health care workers and health care facilities during this time of crisis as they work to care for an unprecedented number of
Office of State Representative Bill Driscoll, Jr.
- Apr 11, 2020
Mass Legislature Passes Bill to Help Vulnerable Residents, Support Schools Amid the Pandemic
Provisions address homelessness, MCAS testing requirements BOSTON, APR. 11, 2020 – State Representative Bill Driscoll, Jr. (D – Milton) along with his colleagues in the Massachusetts House and Senate on Thursday passed legislation that supports those experiencing homelessness and provides testing and budgetary flexibility to school districts. “The wide-ranging effects of the COVID-19 outbreak on our schools and communities demand action, and the Legislature took steps to help
Office of State Representative Bill Driscoll, Jr.
- Apr 3, 2020
House Passes Legislation to Address Challenges Faced by School Systems and Vulnerable Residents
BOSTON, APR. 2, 2020 – On April 2, House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo and State Representative Bill Driscoll, Jr. (D-Milton) along with their colleagues in the House of Representatives passed legislation to provide support to school systems and those persons experiencing homelessness, and to prevent the shut-off of essential municipal services amid the COVID-19 public health emergency. “This public health emergency is a stark reminder that we must lift up the most vulnerable among
Office of State Representative Bill Driscoll, Jr.
- Apr 3, 2020
House Passes Legislation to Protect Massachusetts Residents from Evictions and Foreclosures
BOSTON, APR. 2, 2020 – On April 2, House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo and State Representative Bill Driscoll, Jr. (D-Milton) along with their colleagues in the House of Representatives passed legislation to set a moratorium on most residential and commercial evictions and residential foreclosures during the COVID-19 State of Emergency and for 30 days after it ends. “During these unprecedented times, we need to do whatever we can to keep people healthy, safe and in their homes,” sa
