Office of State Representative Bill Driscoll, Jr.
- Jul 25, 2022
Legislature Extends Remote Public Meeting Options and other COVID-19 Implemented Measurers
BOSTON – Monday, July 25, 2022 – Recently, the legislature passed legislation to extend the authorizations for remote public meetings and other measurers that were implemented during the pandemic. These authorizations allow additional means for community members to make official decisions and carry-out other typical responsibilities. This legislation was passed, and signed by Governor Baker prior to any break in remote authorizations, allowing remote meetings to be held as sc
Office of State Representative Bill Driscoll, Jr.
- Jul 22, 2022
Economic Development bill & Accessory Dwelling Units Amendment Update
JULY 22, 2022 I am aware of the collective concern over amendment #160 to the economic development bill adopted in the Senate's version that pertains to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU). There has been some confusion on the status of this amendment and the process overall and I wanted to provide an update. The House did not adopt the ADU amendment in our economic development bill; however, the Senate did adopt the amendment within theirs. The economic development legislation wi
Office of State Representative Bill Driscoll, Jr.
- Jul 19, 2022
MA Legislature Sends FY23 Budget Proposal to Governor Baker
BOSTON – Tuesday, July 19, 2022 - The Massachusetts Legislature on Monday unanimously passed a $52.7 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23). This budget upholds fiscal responsibility and makes targeted investments to strengthen the state’s economic foundation, protect the most vulnerable residents and support the everyday needs of communities and families in the Commonwealth. “Massachusetts is resilient, and this budget helps us create the conditions to continue being res
Office of State Representative Bill Driscoll, Jr.
- Jul 14, 2022
Rep. Driscoll Signs onto Letter, Urging Senate Support for Reproductive Protections Bill
JULY 14, 2022 This week, Rep. Driscoll joined Speaker Pro Tem Kate Hogan, and 100 other colleagues in the House in signing a letter to the Massachusetts State Senate, urging an acceptance of An Act expanding protections for reproductive rights. This legislation follows the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, and codifies access to abortion as well as reproductive and gender-affirming health care services, protecting both patients and providers in the Commonwealt
Office of State Representative Bill Driscoll, Jr.
- Jul 1, 2022
East Milton Square Manning Park & Deck Reconstruction Update
July 1, 2022 – The anticipated completion of the Manning Park & Deck reconstruction in East Milton Square is currently on track for September 2022. In recent weeks, the focus has been completing pavement and the relevant markings and signage. This is on pace to be concluded in the coming weeks. Beginning on July 11, 2022, Boulevard Street will permanently become a one-way street. Signage, law enforcement details, and messaging will be present to guide drivers through the area
Office of State Representative Bill Driscoll, Jr.
- Jul 1, 2022
Upcoming Work & Temporary Closure at Red Line Ashmont and Mattapan Line – July 16, 2022
Upcoming work on The Mattapan Line, serving Milton, will result in a temporary rail closure & diversion to buses on Saturday, July 16, 2022. A public hearing for the Mattapan Highspeed Line Transformation Program was held on April 13, 2022, to inform neighbors of the start of the design portion of the multi-year process to upgrade the rail line and stations. The temporary closure on July 16 continues the forward progress and will inform the design process for the overall tran
Office of State Representative Bill Driscoll, Jr.
- Jul 1, 2022
MA House Passes Reproductive Rights Legislation
BOSTON – Friday, July 1, 2022 – This week, Representative Bill Driscoll Jr. (D-Milton) joined his colleagues in passing comprehensive legislation to further protect reproductive health care and gender-affirming services in the Commonwealth. Although abortion remains legal in Massachusetts due to the Legislature’s efforts in 2020 to codify and expand access, the Massachusetts House today took additional efforts to further protect these rights and establish additional safeguard
Office of State Representative Bill Driscoll, Jr.
- Jul 1, 2022
MA House Passes Legislation to Reform Step Therapy Protocols
BOSTON – Friday, July 1, 2022 – This week, Representative Bill Driscoll Jr. (D-Milton) joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives in passing legislation limiting the use of step therapy protocols, in which insurance companies refuse to pay for the prescription drugs prescribed by a patient’s health care provider until the patient first tries cheaper, and oftentimes ineffective, alternatives. The legislation establishes exceptions a patient can use to
Office of State Representative Bill Driscoll, Jr.
- Jul 1, 2022
Politico: Massachusetts Playbook, Vaccination Situation
By Lisa Kashinsky, Massachusetts Playbook author JULY 1, 2022 — THINK OF THE CHILDREN — Two reports released this week assessing the state’s Covid-19 vaccine rollout have some lawmakers and advocates concerned that the equity and access issues seen with adult vaccinations are persisting for kids. THE STATS — Fifty-eight percent of children ages 5 to 11 had received at least one shot as of June 28, according to DPH data posted Thursday. In the first week of vaccines for the y
