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How Should Mass. Respond to the COVID-19 Crisis?

We Must Provide Robust Economic Relief and Recovery for Vulnerable Populations and Children in Massachusetts Policy is the lever that we can pull to bring ...
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Going Upstream: How our State Budget, Revenue, and Policies can Improve Health

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FY 2021 GOVERNOR’S BUDGET: MassHealth and Health Reform – Governor proposes to hold steady

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Testimony to the Joint Committee on Revenue on the EITC

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What is the Actual State Cost of MassHealth in 2019?

Every month, the MassHealth program (Massachusetts' Medicaid program) provides health insurance for more than 1.8 million residents of the Commonwealth: children in low-income households; low-wage ...
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Analyzing the Governor’s Budget for FY 2020

The Governor’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 budget proposal provides modest increases in funding for public education, human services, and several other important investments. This new ...
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Five Things to Look for in the FY 2020 Budget

Anyone who has set foot in a public school, driven on a road, or gone to a public park has been touched by the state ...
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Losing Momentum: March towards health insurance for all Massachusetts residents stalls

Having health insurance helps people afford necessary medical care, which helps them live healthier lives. Massachusetts continues to lead the nation in making sure all ...
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Why the Count Counts: Major Sources of Federal Funding for Massachusetts Affected by Census Counts

The decennial Census counts for much more than a tally of every resident of the country. The Census is the country's snapshot: it creates our ...
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Caring for Kids: Majority of Massachusetts Children Have Benefitted from MassHealth Programs

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