Government Affairs Archives

Governor Healey Signs Historic Budget to Combat Antisemitism and Hate

July 29, 2024

Today, we thank Governor Healey for signing a landmark budget that marks a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to combat antisemitism and all forms of hate. This budget is a testament to the Governor’s unwavering commitment to Massachusetts’s Jewish community, reflecting the Healey-Driscoll administration’s understanding of the challenges we face and their dedication to addressing them with tangible and impactful measures.

A Statement on the FY25 State Budget

July 19, 2024

The Massachusetts Legislature has voted on the FY25 Budget, and it is now on Governor Healey’s desk for action.

We applaud the leadership of Senate President Spilka; House Speaker Mariano; Chairs Rodrigues and Michlewitz; and the entire legislature for adopting a budget that demonstrates a serious commitment to addressing antisemitism.

JCRC Applauds Legislature for Progress of Act to Aid Building Community Resiliency

June 27, 2024

Last week, H.1985/S.1244, An act building community resiliency through mental health received a favorable report advancing to the Committee on Ways and Means. We celebrate the progress of this bill, newly filed this legislative session by State Representative Brandy Fluker Oakley (D-Mattapan) and State Senator Julian Cyr (D-Truro).

Leading with Allyship: Jewish Advocacy on Beacon Hill – CJP

June 3, 2024

As the representative for the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) to Beacon Hill, this time of year I am focused on the FY25 state budget advocating on behalf of our collective priorities, including funding for nonprofit security grants, the genocide education trust fund and the other budget appropriations that support our incredible and diverse human service agencies…

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