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New MA wage equity law tackles gender, racial wage gap
Supporters of a new wage equity law in Massachusetts say it will help close the state's gender and racial wage gap. Starting next year, companies …
MA lawmakers push Medicaid expansion to improve maternal mortality rates
On the heels of Mother's Day, Massachusetts lawmakers are backing legislation to address the country's high rates of maternal mortality. The "Mamas …
MA diaper distribution program helps families make ends meet
Supporters of a federal pilot program to distribute diapers to low-income families in Massachusetts hope to build upon its success. More than 1 …
'Deceptive' tactics by crisis pregnancy centers focus of MA legislation
Legislation in Massachusetts would ban some of the tactics used by "crisis pregnancy centers" to prevent people from having abortions. Many of the …
Diaper Pilot Program Aims to Keep Families Healthy, Working
Massachusetts groups will be part of a new federal pilot program to help low-income families ensure they have the diapers they need to keep both babie…
Report Shows Steep Decline in MA Maternal Health
Racial and gender inequities in Massachusetts have contributed to a steep decline in maternal health, according to a new report. The Department of …
Inaccessible, Unaffordable Child Care Hurts MA Families
Massachusetts ranks first in the nation for education and children's health but a lack of quality child care poses great challenges for families…
MA Lawmakers Call for Expansion of U.S. Supreme Court
Massachusetts lawmakers in Congress are calling for an expansion of the U.S. Supreme Court due to what they said are "ethical lapses" and "partisan …
MA Bill Would Let Candidates Use Campaign Funds for Child Care
Massachusetts lawmakers are considering a bill to allow candidates seeking state or local office to use campaign funds for child care. Child care is …
MA Lawmakers Vow to Protect Abortion Medication Access
Massachusetts lawmakers are vowing to protect access to the abortion drug mifepristone, after two competing rulings by federal judges has left access …
Bill to Expand Tax Credits Draws on Children's Health Data
A bill to increase tax credits in the Commonwealth is backed up by research showing the credits lead to better nutrition for working families and bett…
MA Launches Free Legal Advice Hotline Regarding Abortion Care
The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office has announced the launch of a new hotline for abortion-care providers and people seeking confidential lega…