http://wamc.org en http://wamc.org/post/berkshire-lawmaker-files-bill-support-recovering-addicts <p></p><p>A Massachusetts legislator in Berkshire County is sponsoring a bill that would require health insurers in the state to allow victims of substance abuse greater access to recovery treatment.</p><p>4^th Berkshire District Representative William “Smitty” Pignatelli, a democrat, is one of four co-sponsors of the so-called healthcare parity bill. The legislation would require health insurance providers in Massachusetts to pay for the continuing treatment of individuals recovering from substance abuse.</p> Thu, 21 Mar 2013 19:19:42 +0000 Lucas Willard 60397 at http://wamc.org http://wamc.org/post/new-york-state-assemblyman-jim-tedisco-charlotte-s-law <p>Recently a woman was arrested in Ballston Spa in Saratoga County for driving while intoxicated, and even though this was the seventh time she was charged with D.W.I. , she still had a valid driver&rsquo;s license. That would not be allowed under a bill from Republican Assemblyman James Tedisco of Schenectady and Saratoga counties who says repeat drunken and dangerous drivers should have their licenses taken away. He spoke with WAMC&rsquo;s Brian Shields.</p> Wed, 27 Jun 2012 16:30:00 +0000 Brian Shields 41965 at http://wamc.org