Special recognition would help immediate family honor their loved ones JULY 17, 2026 The Massachusetts Legislature recently passed legislation to create a new special license plate to honor the memories of fallen law enforcement officers by offering a symbol of respect to their surviving spouses, parents, and children. The bill—S.2903, An Act honoring Blue Star Families—directs the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) to create a new Blue Star Families plate to help the family members...

Bill creates new licensure structure for home care workers, including background checks and a public list of verified agencies JULY 17, 2026 Senator William J. Driscoll, Jr. (D-Milton) recently joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to pass legislation that helps older adults age in place in Massachusetts by improving the industry that assists elders with basic care like cooking, dressing, and bathing. The Senate’s legislation strengthens the integrity of the home care industry...

Legislation responds to reports that nearly 7 in 10 nurses have experienced workplace assault, requiring annual security reviews and new protections for victims JULY 17, 2026 Senator William J. Driscoll, Jr. (D-Milton) recently joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to support the safety of frontline health care workers by improving vital security protocols at hospitals and doctors’ offices across the state. Responding to a troubling spate of violent incidents, the Senate’s...