by CSJ EDU | Aug 10, 2023 | Story of the Month
The Fair Share Amendment taxes the richest 1% in Massachusetts. All of this funding has gone to infrastructure investments like transportation, public colleges and universities, early education, roads, and more. See below for what the $1 billion of new investments has...
by CSJ EDU | Aug 9, 2023 | Story of the Month
We did it! Funding for No Cost Calls, free and accessible communication for incarcerated people and their loved ones, has been added to both the House budget and the Senate budget. This means that it will ultimately be a part of the final budget and enshrined into...
by CSJ EDU | Aug 9, 2023 | Story of the Month
As of July 2023, 272,897 families enjoyed the benefits of Paid Family Medical Leave in the state of Massachusetts. Collectively, they received $1,435,200 in benefits which allowed them to heal or take care of loved ones and still be able to pay their bills. And, the...
by CSJ EDU | Aug 2, 2023 | Story of the Month
Coalition for Social Justice Education Fund is proud to share exciting news from Raise Up Massachusetts, of which CSJ Ed Fund are proud co-founders. In November 2022, Massachusetts voters passed the Fair Share Amendment, choosing a fairer tax system and guaranteeing...
