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Changes to MassHealth Eligibility (10/1/2026)

Changes to MassHealth Eligibility New restrictions on immigrant eligibility for MassHealth begin to take effect today, October 1. These changes mean that some immigrants will no longer be eligible for comprehensive MassHealth (Medicaid), including those who have been granted asylum or refugee status, and victims of trafficking. Some – especially those over 65 or disabled … Continued

International Coffee Day

2026 International Coffee Day Blog post contributed by MIRA’s Communications Specialist, Farah Jeune Click here to jump to the video Did you know? October 1st is International Coffee Day! This annual celebration honors coffee as a popular daily beverage but also a bean that connects cultures around the world. Massachusetts is home to the second … Continued

MIRA Coalition Responds to Trump Administration’s Elimination of Funding

BOSTON, MA –  In response to the announcement made by the Trump administration eliminating $1 billion in immigrant services, of which the MIRA Coalition previously received $300,000, Elizabeth Sweet, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy (MIRA) Coalition, issued the following statement: “The Trump administration continues to target immigrants in its ongoing efforts … Continued
June 25th From Challenge to Change Immigrant Business Roundtable

Challenge to Change: Immigrant Business Roundtable

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Join MIRA this Thursday for a special roundtable discussion featuring immigrant business owners, policymakers, and business leaders as we explore the opportunities, challenges, and policy issues shaping the future of immigrant-owned businesses in Massachusetts.         📍 SRV Restaurant | South End, Boston           📅 June 25, 2026           ⏰ 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.           🍽️ Lunch will be … Continued

Immigrant-Owned Businesses Are Powering Massachusetts, And They Deserve Protection

Immigrant-Owned Businesses Are Powering  Massachusetts, And They Deserve Protection

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Across Massachusetts, immigrant entrepreneurs are a driving force behind our economy. They open restaurants, launch biotech firms, and staff our hospitals. Immigrants anchor the small businesses that line our Main Streets. As our nation nears the 250 year-mark of American entrepreneurship, their contributions deserve both recognition and robust policy support. MIRA Coalition Executive Director Liz … Continued

aim Associated Industries od Massachusetts 2026 Lewis Latimer Award MIRA Coalition For breaking barriers and creating economic opportunity. Presented by Associated Industries of Massachusetts

MIRA Awarded the 2026 Associated Industries of Massachusetts Lewis Latimer Award

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BOSTON – The Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy (MIRA) Coalition has been awarded the Lewis Latimer Award, honoring commitment to economic inclusion. The AIM Latimer Award is presented each year to a Massachusetts innovator, organization or business leader. “MIRA’s priority is to protect and advocate for the rights of immigrants and refugees in Massachusetts, which … Continued

A Betrayal of Trust: How the IRS-DHS Data Sharing Deal Threatens Immigrants and Massachusetts Tax Revenue

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In a move that threatens both the economic stability of Massachusetts and the trust of immigrant communities, the federal government finalized a controversial agreement this month allowing the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to share confidential taxpayer information with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). For decades, the IRS has assured taxpayers, both undocumented and those … Continued