CMS approves new waiver to overhaul state Medicaid program BOSTON—Representative Jeffrey Sánchez (D-Jamaica Plain), House Chairman of the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing issued the following statement, upon the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ approval ...
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Statement on Smoke-Filled Orange Line Train
In response to last night's smoke-filled MBTA orange line train, Representative Sánchez issued the following statement: “I am aware of the investments we are making to the system, yet yesterday’s horrific event makes all of us question what the MBTA is doing to make sure ...
Sánchez and Welch Statement on Special Provider Price Commission
Sánchez and Welch Statement on Special Provider Price Commission ...
Rep. Sánchez to Host NALEO Emergency Planning Meeting
Representative Sánchez will host the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials’ meeting in Boston to enhance knowledge about disaster preparation BOSTON- On August 19th, State Representative Jeffrey Sánchez will welcome his fellow members of the Nat ...
Sánchez Votes to Pass Major Legislation as Session Ends
Bills on economic development and job creation, healthcare, and clean energy are sent to Governor’s desk BOSTON – Representative Jeffrey Sánchez worked with his colleagues in the House of Representatives in a push to pass several pieces of comprehensive legislation before ...
House Overrides Nearly $100 Million in Budget Vetoes
Veto overrides result in investments for education, workforce development BOSTON – In a rare Saturday formal session, Representative Jeffrey Sánchez voted in favor of reinstating funding for several important budget priorities, beginning the final stage of the FY17 budget ...
House Passes Historic Pay Equity Bill
Sánchez votes in favor of legislation ensuring equal pay for equal work BOSTON – Representative Jeffrey Sánchez voted in favor of an historic pay equity bill that would ban wage discrimination on the basis of gender. The bill, which received unanimous support in the House ...