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Policy Updates – 9/17/26

With the administration’s new Public Charge rule set to go into effect on September 18, 22 states filed suit in federal court earlier this week in order to stop the rule. In their complaint, the states argue that the new rule “removes any meaningful guidance” regarding what USCIS officers may consider and that the administration … Continued

Hispanic Heritage Month: The Freedom We Carry Across Borders

En español The Freedom We Carry Across Borders contributed by Luciano Paskevicius, Lowell Alliance When people speak about Hispanic Heritage Month, the conversation often turns to food, music, language, and traditions. Those things matter, but for me, heritage lives somewhere deeper. It lives in the values and political ideas we carry from one generation to … Continued

House FY2020 budget supports key investments in our diverse Commonwealth

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Today the House Committee on Ways and Means unveiled a $42.7 billion budget for fiscal year 2020 that includes vital investments in immigrant integration, as well as $2 million for community outreach to ensure that all Massachusetts residents are counted in the 2020 U.S. Census. “With this budget, House leadership sends a powerful message that our Commonwealth … Continued

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

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As President and CEO of the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce, Tim Murray represents a wide range of business leaders, more than 2,000 in all. But despite their diversity, they share a common challenge. “The single biggest issue that I hear from our members… is the need for a motivated, educated workforce,” Murray said. And … Continued

Mass. Legislature abdicates moral leadership in budget deal

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Today the Conference Committee released its version of the FY2019 state budget, stripped of four provisions to protect immigrant families that the Massachusetts Senate had overwhelmingly approved in May. Eva A. Millona, executive director of the MIRA Coalition, responded with the following statement: “We are deeply disappointed. The Massachusetts Legislature had a prime opportunity to … Continued

A crucial victory for immigrants and civil rights in the Mass. Senate budget

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Last night, after a thoughtful and substantive debate, the Massachusetts Senate voted 25–13 to approve Sen. Jamie Eldridge’s amendment #1147, which adds four key protections for immigrants to the state budget for FY2019. In particular, the amendment bars police from asking about people’s immigration status unless required by law; ends 287(g) contracts that deputize state and … Continued