MLRI Thanks Congressional Leaders for Support of Ukrainian Refugees
For Immediate Release: May 25, 2022 Contact: Meaghan Hohl Meaghan@sevenletter.com | (617) 448-6973 Boston, MA – Since February 24th, thousands of Ukrainian migrants have entered the United States fleeing the horrific attacks on their homeland by the Russian government. The majority of those who made it to the US border have been granted an immigration status […]
MLRI Senior Policy Advocate recognized by the Commission on Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Update 5/25/22: Due to the rising COVID-19 numbers, the Commission has postponed the June 8 luncheon to a later date. The Commission on Grandparents Raising Grandchildren will award MLRI Senior Policy Advocate Patricia Baker the 2020 John Lepper Advocacy Award on June 8, 2022 (award ceremony delayed due to the pandemic), in recognition of her […]
Senate Ways and Means FY 2023 Budget Proposal: Preliminary Analysis of Key Issues Affecting Low-Income Massachusetts Residents
On May 10, 2022, the Senate Committee on Ways and Means released its budget proposal for fiscal year 2023 (FY 23), which is referred to as Senate 4. The Massachusetts Law Reform Institute prepared this analysis of selected budget topics impacting low-income residents of the Commonwealth: Cash Assistance, SNAP and Related Items Administered by DTA […]
Are you looking for civil legal help in Massachusetts?
The Massachusetts Legal Resource Finder – www.MassLRF.org – is a crucial tool for connecting residents facing legal issues to low-cost or free legal services across the Commonwealth. The website provides Massachusetts residents with targeted referrals to legal services, nonprofits, courts and self–help materials. All referrals are based on the person’s specific location, income and type […]
Massachusetts Law Reform Institute to host Legislative Briefing for MLRI Report on Child Welfare System
For Immediate Release: May 5, 2022 Contact: Meaghan Hohl Meaghan@sevenletter.com | (617) 448-6973 Virtual event to be hosted Rep. Adrian Madaro (D-Boston) Boston, MA (May 5, 2022) – Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI) today announced that it will be hosting a legislative briefing on Monday, May 9th at 3:00 pm. The briefing, hosted by Representative Adrian […]
The Honorable Deval Patrick and Diane Patrick and Senator Mo Cowan and Stacy Cowan to Co-Chair Massachusetts Law Reform Institute’s 2022 Catalyst for Change Event
For Immediate Release Contact: Meaghan Hohl Meaghan@sevenletter.com | (617) 448-6973 BOSTON, MA (April 21, 2022) Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI) today announced that former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick and First Lady Diane Patrick together with former Massachusetts Senator Mo Cowan and his wife Stacy Cowan will serve as honorary Co-Chairs for MLRI’s annual Catalyst for […]
Join us at the African Meeting House on April 28
On April 28, the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI) will be hosting our 2022 Catalyst for Change event at the African Meeting House on Boston’s Beacon Hill. Built in 1806 and located in Smith Court, the Meeting House is considered the oldest extant Black church building in America. Smith Court served as a center for […]
CLAVC Initiative Honored with Award from Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Marlena Idrobo, midrobo@mlac.org Boston, April 15 – The Civil Legal Aid for Victims of Crime Initiative received the 2022 Innovation Award from the Victim and Witness Assistance Board and the Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance as part of their 2022 Victim Rights Awards. CLAVC, administered by the Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation […]