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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

Upon taking office yesterday, President Donald Trump signed a number of Executive Orders (EOs) – some of which have the potential to impact human services organizations here in Massachusetts.  The

On January 15, the Providers’ Council and other trade associations in The Collaborative – Association for Behavioral Healthcare, Association of Developmental Disabilities Providers and the Children’s League of Massachusetts –