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For more information: Madeline Graf: mgraf@mlri.org | (857) 241-1745
President Trump and Congress Strip Food and Health Insurance from Millions of Residents
Massachusetts must marshall its resources to mitigate harm and protect its residents from the unconscionable impacts of the reconciliation bill
BOSTON, MA (July 4, 2025) – Today, President Trump signed a bill from Republicans in Congress that cuts the largest amount from food assistance and healthcare in history - all to pay for tax cuts for wealthy corporations and billionaires.
MLRI is honored to have been selected by the Cummings Foundation as one of the Cummings $30 Million Grant Program recipients!
Dumping federal costs onto Massachusetts and slashing eligibility for very low-income residents will increase hunger, worsen health, and deepen poverty.
BOSTON, MA (May 23, 2025) – Early yesterday morning, Republicans in Congress voted to pass the largest cuts to food assistance and healthcare in history - all to pay for tax cuts for wealthy corporations and billionaires.
One in six Massachusetts residents receive SNAP benefits to buy groceries and help put food on the table. One in three state residents – including nearly half of all children and people with disabilities – rely on Medicaid (MassHealth) for health coverage. If this bill becomes law, millions of Massachusetts residents with low incomes will face significant cuts to food benefits and lose access to health care.
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Media Contact
Madeline Graf, mgraf@mlri.org , 617-357-0700 ext. 368
Boston, MA (May 7, 2025) – The Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI) is pleased to announce that Sue Finegan, Esq., Chair of the Pro Bono Committee at Mintz, will be honored with the prestigious Catalyst for Change Award on September 18th, 2025. The annual award recognizes exceptional leaders in the community who strive for economic, racial, and social justice for low-income people in Massachusetts.
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Media Contact:
Madeline Graf, mgraf@mlri.org, (617) 357-0700 ext. 368
BOSTON, MA (May 1, 2025) – The Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI) is announcing changes to its Board of Trustees, marking both a fond farewell and a warm welcome to distinguished leaders in the legal and advocacy communities.
4/1/2025
On Saturday, March 1st 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14224 which designated English as the official language of the United States of America. Many have considered this action to be symbolic, but Executive Order 14224 should be understood as a first step in upending federal language access policy by rescinding Executive Order 13166: Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency. The Massachusetts Law Reform Institute stands with all limited English proficient (LEP) people whose right to equal access to government services and benefits is being jeopardized by this change in federal language access policy.
The Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI) is pleased to present our priorities for the current legislative session.
We are leading, co-leading, or supporting several broad-based coalitions and working directly with community partners and fellow advocates from across the state to advance important priorities that address poverty and create a more just, fair and equitable Commonwealth for all.
The Ongoing Fight for Labor Justice
Honoring Black History Month and Farmworker Rights
As we conclude Black History Month, it's crucial to reflect on the ongoing struggle for labor justice and the deep-rooted legacy of racism that has shaped labor practices in our country. Throughout history, Black workers have been at the forefront of organizing for fair wages, better working conditions, and respect for all people. Today in Massachusetts and across the nation, this fight for justice continues, particularly in the agricultural sector where many workers are still denied basic labor protections.
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