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Rep. Marjorie Decker

Coverage of Rep. Marjorie Decker in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 26 · 21:52 UTCMost recent: Jul 23 · 21:03 UTC
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Houseorganization1Massachusettsplace1Michael Dayperson1Joseph McKennaperson1Michael Soterperson1Lindsay Sabadosaperson1Department of Public Healthorganization1Cambridge Health Alliance Birth Centerorganization1Methuen Hospitalorganization1Merrimack Healthorganization1Massachusetts Nurses Associationorganization1Sen. Liz Mirandaperson1MassHealthorganization1Seven Sisters Midwifery & Community Birth Centerorganization12024 maternal health lawtopic1Cambridgeplace1Methuenplace1Florenceplace1
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  • HEALTHJul 23 · 21:03 UTCCOMMONWEALTH BEACON
    House votes 119-33 to pass abortion law changes

    The Democrat-controlled House passed legislation to loosen restrictions on abortions after 24 weeks, replacing four statutory exemptions with deference to doctors' professional judgment. The bill passed 119-33, with all Republicans opposing it and some Democrats also voting against it. Supporters argued the change allows medical professionals to prioritize patient care over legal constraints.

  • HEALTHJun 26 · 21:52 UTCCOMMONWEALTH BEACON
    Opening, closure reflect tenuous landscape for birth centers

    Massachusetts is set to reopen the Cambridge Health Alliance Birth Center after its 2020 closure, while Methuen Hospital is discontinuing maternity services earlier than planned, highlighting challenges in maternal healthcare access. A 2024 maternal health law aims to support freestanding birth centers, but reimbursement rates remain a barrier. Nurses and advocates express concerns over the Methuen closure's impact on patients.