News & Events

Immigration proposal doubles down on hard-right positions

May 16, 2019

Today President Trump announced a new immigration proposal that reflects his long-standing priorities, including a shift from family-based to “merit-based” … More

House FY2020 budget supports key investments in our diverse Commonwealth

April 10, 2019

Today the House Committee on Ways and Means unveiled a $42.7 billion budget for fiscal year 2020 that includes vital … More

Dream and Promise Act is an important step forward for Congress

March 12, 2019

Today on Capitol Hill, House leadership unveiled H.R. 6, the Dream and Promise Act, which would provide permanent protection and a … More

‘You belong’: Immigrants’ Day brings hundreds to advocate for a more just and welcoming Commonwealth

March 4, 2019

Doris Reina-Landaverde was speaking for thousands of people, and she didn’t want to stand alone. So before she began, she … More

White House proposal cannot be taken seriously

January 19, 2019

The President continues to demand $5.7 billion for a wall in exchange for ending the shutdown, and his offers on … More

How to make the most of Worcester’s global talent pool?

December 18, 2018

As President and CEO of the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce, Tim Murray represents a wide range of business leaders, … More

For Thanksgiving, stories of hope, struggle and resilience in America

November 20, 2018

At Our Shared Table 2018, speakers urged immigrants and refugees to ‘dream big’ and define their own identity, while calling … More

An important reprieve for TPS holders – but Congress still must act

October 4, 2018

Yesterday, U.S. District Judge Edward Chen granted a preliminary injunction preventing the federal government from ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for immigrants … More

Business leaders launch coalition to advance sensible immigration policies

October 1, 2018

Leaders from some of Massachusetts’ top business sectors came together today to launch the Massachusetts Business Coalition on Immigration, focused … More

Mass. advocates vow to fight Trump administration effort to penalize working-class immigrants

September 23, 2018

A proposal to redefine ‘public charge’ would deny green cards to people who access key safety net programs – or … More