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Greater Boston Young Democrats react to police crackdown on Occupy Boston; issue statement of support

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(Cross-posted from ydma.org) In response to the growing Occupy Boston and Occupy Wall Street movements, and an overnight crackdown on Boston protesters, Greater Boston Young Democrats Vice Chair Sarah Betancourt issued the following … [Read more...]

More than 130 business leaders and professionals ask governor, state leaders to support direct care workers

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With Labor Day approaching, I thought the BMG community would be especially interested in hearing about efforts to support the Salary Reserve for low-paid human service workers that the Governor and legislature have left behind for the last … [Read more...]

Scott Brown: Opposed to discrimination as long as stopping it doesn’t cost anything

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Earlier today I sent Scott Brown an email as part of the American Association of University Women's advocacy campaign for the Paycheck Fairness Act (and you should too!). Like any politician who knows they're on the verge of loosing … [Read more...]

Providers’ Council Members Host Suffolk County Human Services Legislative Forum

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Attendees heard testimonials from a number of special guests who illustrated the importance and needs of our safety net sector, including: Sanford who is able to work and know that his parent his healthy thanks to the services at Bay … [Read more...]

Celebrate Women’s History Month with Rep. Niki Tsongas on Tuesday

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Thought you might be interested in this invitation from YDM Women's Caucus Chair Jillian Cardillo... I'm excited to invite you to Ladies in Blue with Special Guest Rep. Niki Tsongas next Tuesday, March 22!  … [Read more...]

Gov’s budget would cut homeless, mental health and employment programs

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Please take a moment to review the areas of the budget that impact your clients/consumers and advise us as to any other line items in jeopardy that we should be monitoring by emailing Bill Yelenak.This is the first of several … [Read more...]

Building a stronger human service system in Massachusetts

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2011-2012 Human Services Legislative AgendaPrior to the 2011-12 legislative session, the Providers' Council surveyed its statewide membership of human services providers about the challenges and opportunities that can be addressed to … [Read more...]

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