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Investing in Unpaid Caregivers

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Investing in Unpaid Caregivers

MASSPIRG urges legislative committee to recognize the value of the work of family caregivers by allowing them to qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit,  H.2871/S1841 An Act to increase family stabilization through the earned income tax credit filed by Rep. Marjorie Decker and Sen. Sal DiDomenico, to support the unpaid contributions of Americans caring for a loved one.

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Advocates Support Permanent Remote Access Option for Boston Public Meetings

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Advocates Support Permanent Remote Access Option for Boston Public Meetings

BOSTON – With virtual public meetings set to expire statewide on July 15, several advocacy organizations today announced support for a new Boston proposal to permanently establish virtual participation options for public meetings. The groups—including disability rights, good government, and free press organizations—support an ordinance filed last week by City Councilor Liz Breadon to make local government more accessible to all Boston residents.

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Statement: Biden expresses transformative vision in ‘Build Back Better’ infrastructure plan

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Statement: Biden expresses transformative vision in ‘Build Back Better’ infrastructure plan

BOSTON-- President Joe Biden unveiled his “Build Back Better” infrastructure package on Wednesday in Pittsburgh, the same Pennsylvania city where he first announced his presidential campaign in 2019. Based on the fact sheet released by the White House on Wednesday, his plan focuses infrastructure investments on key measures to improve public health and the environment, including expanding electric transportation, removing lead from drinking water and strengthening our electric grid.

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What can Congress do?

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What can Congress do?

We’re monitoring federal action and reporting back on whether our elected officials are acting for or against the public interest.

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