Massachusetts Public Health Association
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Take action today for equity & public health in marijuana policy
The Massachusetts House of Representatives will be debating amendments to the recreational marijuana bill today. The Senate will follow with debate tomorrow, Thursday, June 22nd. Now is the time to act to ensure that recreational marijuana policy in Massachusetts addresses…
Read MoreLast Chance to Support Public Health Funding in the FY18 Budget
The FY18 state budget is now in its final stage. The legislature recently appointed a six member Conference Committee to resolve the differences between the House and Senate versions of the budget and to produce a final budget to be…
Read MoreAction Alert: Call Your Senator Today About Key Programs in the Senate Budget
Next week the Senate will begin deliberations on the fiscal year 2018 Senate Ways and Means budget proposal. Now is the time to act to make sure that essential public health funding is included in the FY18 budget. Please contact your…
Read MoreAction Alert! Help Protect Mass in Motion
On April 10, 2017, the Massachusetts House Ways and Means Committee released their proposal for the FY18 state budget without funding to maintain Mass in Motion in line item 4513-1111. Representative Cariddi will file an amendment to the budget which would…
Read MoreAction Alert! Advocate for Healthy Food Access in the State Budget
On April 10, 2017, the Massachusetts House Ways and Means Committee released their proposal for the FY18 state budget without funding for two important issues that address healthy food access and affordability: the Massachusetts Food Trust and the SNAP Gap….
Read MoreAction Alert! Protect the Prevention and Wellness Trust Fund (PWTF)!
Please contact your state Representative this week to ask them to co-sponsor Amendment #24 to continue funding for the Prevention and Wellness Trust Fund. On April 10, 2017, the Massachusetts House Ways and Means Committee released their proposal for the…
Read MoreAction Alert: Marijuana Policy
Take Action to Promote Public Health Protections & Equity in Recreational Marijuana Policy The Massachusetts legislature is working to move an omnibus marijuana bill on the Governor’s desk by June 2017. Now is the time to act to ensure public…
Read MoreAction you can take now for health equity!
Last week, state legislators filed more than 5,700 bills that will be considered over the next two weeks. Now is a critical time here in Massachusetts to take action! You have the chance to help MPHA promote policies that will reduce disparities and…
Read MoreJoin us March 1st for the Prevention and Wellness Trust Fund Campaign Kick-Off
Join us on March 1, 2017 for the campaign launch to call on the legislature to continue the important work of the Prevention and Wellness Trust Fund (PWTF). PWTF, a first-in-the-nation program, is an investment in prevention that has become a cornerstone of…
Read MoreJoin MPHA for Sexual Health Lobby Day on January 31st
MPHA is proud to be a sponsor of the second annual Reproductive and Sexual Health Lobby Day at the State House hosted by the Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of Massachusetts. In today’s uncertain national political climate, we must ensure that…
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