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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 most accurate picture of everyone who lives here and where they live.
Bringing in the Relief Part II: The Census Counts for Equity
More than $3.3 billion in CARES Act funding comes to our Massachusetts communities based on population estimates from the census. Learn how the Commonwealth can get its fair share of power and money through a complete, accurate 2020 Census count in our latest report.
Tens of thousands of undocumented, essential workers at risk of lost jobs, lost pay, exposure to COVID-19
Immigrants without status form the backbone of Massachusetts — producing our food, tending to our loved ones, and stocking our supermarkets. But the COVID-19 pandemic and widespread business closures mean many of these undocumented workers have found themselves at risk of losing their jobs, losing income, or being exposed to the virus.
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FY 2021 GOVERNOR’S BUDGET: MassHealth and Health Reform – Governor proposes to hold steady
FY2021 Governor’s Budget MassHealth Highlights.pdf
FY 2020 budget provides education funding increase, includes some revenue
https://wordpress-442032-1484100.cloudwaysapps.com/report_window.php?loc=Analyzing-the-Final-Budget-FY-2020.html
Testimony to the Joint Committee on Revenue on the EITC
https://www.massbudget.org/report_window.php?loc=Baxandall-Testimony-to-Committee-on-Revenue.html https://www.massbudget.org/reports/pdf/Testimony%20Baxandall%20EITC%207-23-2019.pdf
