As reported by Kathryn Carley, Public News Service: Listen Here. A Legislature-backed Commission on Poverty in Massachusetts aims to address the state's historic wealth gap. The commission will study demographic disparities and existing programs to reduce poverty over...
As reported by Kathryn Carley, Public News Service: Listen Here. Supporters of a federal pilot program to distribute diapers to low-income families in Massachusetts hope to build upon its success. More than 1 million diapers, along with wipes and other needed supplies...
By Sydney Ko, Simón Rios, and Hanna AliListen Here on Radio Boston Tax season is officially here. Whether you’re actively preparing or putting it off a little longer, there are a few tax changes to be aware of this year before you start filing. In this Radio...
As reported by Kathryn Carley, Public News Service: Listen Here. Lawmakers in Massachusetts passed some of the nation's most generous tax credits - and now, help is available to make sure families can take advantage of them. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program...
Earned Income Tax Awareness Day Lowell, Mass. (January 26, 2024) – Today the Massachusetts Association for Community Action (MASSCAP) along with Community Teamwork Inc.(CTI) were joined by Senator Edward Markey and Senator Elizabeth Warren via video and in person by...
As reported by Kathryn Carley, Public News Service: Listen Here. Massachusetts groups will be part of a new federal pilot program to help low-income families ensure they have the diapers they need to keep both babies and parents healthy. Studies show a lack of diapers...
As reported by Kathryn Carley, Public News Service: Listen Here Massachusetts is on track to become the eighteenth state this year to enact targeted tax credits to help alleviate childhood poverty. New polling shows nearly 80% of residents support an expansion of the...
As reported by Kathryn Carley, Public News Service: Listen Here. As state lawmakers in Massachusetts debate the final details of tax legislation, community groups are urging them to include refundable tax credits proven to help eliminate poverty. House and Senate...
Press Release from Healthy Families Tax Credits Coalition (MASSCAP is active coalition member): Today, 107 community-serving organizations and institutions called on the Massachusetts Legislature to prioritize children and families in final tax legislation by...
As reported by Kathryn Carley, Public News Service: Listen Here. As Massachusetts lawmakers work to finalize tax-relief measures, advocates for low-income families are calling for an expansion of tax credits proven to reduce poverty. Advocates want to increase the...