This week is budget week in the House. Today, the House voted on two progressive alternative budgets from within the Democratic caucus: the Congressional Progressive Caucus's "Better Off Budget" and the Congressional Black Caucus's … [Read more...]
Archives for April 9, 2014
MLAC responds to House Ways and Means Budget
The Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation issued a statement about the budget released today by the House Ways and Means Committee. Bottom line is that without increased funding, civil legal aid orgs in the state will be turning more … [Read more...]
House Committee Proposes More Than 50% Cut To Arts
BOSTON, April 9, 2014— Statement by Matt Wilson, MASSCreative Executive Director on House Ways and Means Committee Recommended Funding of the Massachusetts Cultural Council in FY15 State Budget: “We are deeply disappointed with the House … [Read more...]