MA: Immigration
English-language learners struggle to meet MCAS graduation requirement
Educators in Massachusetts say the MCAS high school graduation requirement is disproportionately affecting English language learners, the fastest …
Free community college plan in MA burdens underpaid, overworked staff
The Massachusetts Senate has proposed free community college for all residents, but educators say an influx of new students could overwhelm the …
MA Haitian-led groups call for end to deportations as terror grips island
Haitian-led groups in Massachusetts are calling for a temporary pause in deportations as political instability and violence engulf the island…
Report: New immigrants adding to MA economy, workforce
A surge of new immigrants in Massachusetts is currently straining the state's emergency shelter system and budget but a new report found they will bri…
MA Lawmakers Approve Tuition Equity for Undocumented Students
Students won big in the recently approved Massachusetts state budget. Lawmakers approved an additional $150 million in financial aid for students …
Dental Therapy Movement in MA Aims to Address Health Equity
More than 300,000 people in Massachusetts lack access to proper dental care, and health advocates said increasing the number of licensed dental …
Undocumented Immigrants in MA Allowed License to Drive
Undocumented immigrants in Massachusetts are now able to apply for a driver's license regardless of their immigration status. The Work and Family …
Advocates Push for 'Tax Fairness' with Expanded Child Tax Credits
As Massachusetts lawmakers work to finalize tax-relief measures, advocates for low-income families are calling for an expansion of tax credits proven …
Bill to Expand Tax Credits Draws on Children's Health Data
A bill to increase tax credits in the Commonwealth is backed up by research showing the credits lead to better nutrition for working families and bett…
MA Legislation Aims to Improve Language Access for All
Lawmakers and immigrants-rights activists in the Commonwealth are hoping to pass the Language Access and Inclusion Act, which would dramatically …
Sen. Markey Rallies with Unions, Airport Workers in D.C.
Airport service workers rallied in Washington, D.C., Thursday to demand Congress pass legislation ensuring they receive a livable wage with stronger …
MA Advocates Laud Increased Resources for Non-English Speakers
On the heels of the midterm election, and passage of Question 4, which upheld a law allowing immigrants without legal status in the U.S. to receive …