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Massachusetts Lawmakers Boost Reproductive Care, Tackle Advocate Pay Crisis

8/5/2025

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Massachusetts lawmakers made impactful strides before summer break, enacting vital bills to safeguard reproductive care and allocate funds for rental assistance and bar advocate salary increases. With bar advocates pausing new cases over inadequate pay, urgent discussions are underway to address this crisis. Governor Healey is determined to swiftly restore essential public defense services.

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Story summary

Massachusetts lawmakers made impactful strides before summer break, enacting vital bills to safeguard reproductive care and allocate funds for rental assistance and bar advocate salary increases. With bar advocates pausing new cases over inadequate pay, urgent discussions are underway to address this crisis. Governor Healey is determined to swiftly restore essential public defense services.