The Providers' Council works on behalf of its members on policies that impact them, including state matters on Beacon Hill, federal matters on Capitol Hill and in cities and towns across Massachusetts.
The Trump administration is halting the Green and Resilient Retrofit Program, a $1 billion initiative aimed at preserving affordable housing. This decision could jeopardize projects that maintain tens of thousands
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House Republicans passed a continuing resolution on Tuesday (217-213) with one defection (Rep. Massie (R-KY) and one Democrat (Rep. Golden (D-ME). The stopgap measure funds the federal government until the end
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On March 6, a federal judge in Rhode Island ruled to extend a block on the Trump administration’s attempt to freeze payments for federal grants and other congressionally approved government
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On February 28, Gov. Maura Healey signed a $425 million bill to fund the emergency shelter system through June. In addition to the funding, the bill will impose new requirements
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On February 26, the Massachusetts House and Senate released their committee chair appointments for 2025-2026. The chairs for the Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities will remain
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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
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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
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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
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