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The Providers’ Council is turning 50 in 2025! In celebration of this milestone, the Council will be running a series of Throwback Thursday posts throughout the year commemorating some of the

Last week, the Massachusetts Senate passed its version of the $425 million supplemental budget (S.16) for the EA shelter system. The Senate bill would cap capacity in the system at

The Providers’ Council’s legislative fact sheets for An Act Relative to a Livable Wage for Human Services Workers (SD.1201 | HD.3396) and An Act Relative to a Loan Repayment Program

The Council is thrilled to announce that it will be hosting webinars to review its legislative agenda and advocacy opportunities in both English and Spanish!  The Council has introduced two

The Providers’ Council’s legislative agenda has been filed at the State House for the 2025-2026 session! Now, the Council needs its members to help it secure legislative co-sponsors.   The Council

In early February, the Providers’ Council welcomed Caroline Bakour as its new education and membership associate. In her new role, Bakour supports the Council’s educational programming and membership efforts. She

The Providers’ Council has recently communicated with the Attorney General’s Office, requesting guidance for community-based human services organizations on how to respond to law enforcement activities. The guidance given has

The Massachusetts Attorney General has issued new guidance to health care providers regarding the treatment of immigrant patients amidst concerns about immigration enforcement and access to care. The guidance highlights

Update as of January 28, 2025 at 12:30PM: The Trump’s administration’s Office of Management and Budget issued a memorandum rescinding the January 27 order to freeze federal financial assistance. Click

On January 22, Governor Maura Healey presented her FY ‘26 budget proposal this afternoon, a $61.5 billion spending plan, including $1.95 billion in surtax spending.  The proposal includes $207 million