State policy Archives - MIRA Coalition

MIRA’s 2024 Legislative Priorities

March 20, 2024

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Governor Healey, Speaker Mariano Celebrate Immigrant and Refugee Rights at 27th Annual Immigrants Day at the State House

March 30, 2023

State leaders joined policymakers and advocates at the MIRA Coalition’s yearly event, celebrating new beginnings for immigrants and refugees across … More

The Work and Family Mobility Act (February 2023)

February 2, 2023

Beginning in July 2023, Massachusetts residents can apply for a standard driver’s license, regardless of immigration status. You can prepare … More

STATEMENT: MIRA Coalition Issues Statement on Proposed Housing and Educational Support for Recent Arrivals

January 31, 2023

Boston, MA – In response to Governor Healey’s supplemental budget bill filing to support recent arrivals, Elizabeth Sweet, Executive Director of the Massachusetts … More

MEDIA ADVISORY: State Legislators, Advocates to Hold Press Conference in Support of Legislation Expanding Non-English Language State Resources

January 27, 2023

Boston, MA – A coalition of policymakers, immigrant rights advocates, and directly-impacted individuals will host a press conference next Wednesday … More

STATEMENT: MIRA Coalition Issues Statement on Proposed Funding Increase for Immigrant and Refugee Support

November 21, 2022

Boston, MA – In response to Governor Baker’s recent $139 million supplemental funding bill filing to support immigrant and refugee arrivals, Elizabeth Sweet, Executive … More

STATEMENT: MIRA Coalition Applauds State Expansion of Non-English Language Resources at RMV

November 14, 2022

Boston, MA – In response to Governor Baker’s approval of the Economic Development Bill – which included a provision … More

STATEMENT: MIRA Coalition Celebrates Passage of Question 4

November 14, 2022

Boston, MA – In light of November 8, 2022, State Election, Elizabeth Sweet, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Immigrant … More

Driving Families Forward Coalition leaders with legislative champions at historic signing ceremony for the Work and Family Mobility Act on June 13, 2022.

State Legislative Session Ends, with Victories and Advances for Immigrants and Refugees

August 5, 2022

The state legislature gaveled out just after 10am Monday, effectively ending the two-year session. While we’re disappointed with legislative inaction … More

How Immigration Can Bolster Our Overstretched Medical System

July 15, 2022

H Massachusetts has a well-deserved reputation as a national leader in healthcare and medical research. Despite this, our medical system … More

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