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Legislation
May 04, 2023
economic justice
  • Economic Justice

Background Check Payment Repeal for Childcare Workers (H 5634, S 792)

We strongly supported this legislation which would have waived the costs of criminal background checks for individuals seeking employment in a number of childcare positions.
Legislation
May 04, 2023
economic justice
  • Economic Justice|
  • +1 Issue

Increasing Wages for Incarcerated Individuals (H 6310, S 665)

We supported this legislation which would have increased the daily wages for incarcerated workers from $3 per day to $6 per day.
Legislation
Apr 28, 2023
economic justice
  • Economic Justice

Legal Services for Indigent Tenants (H 6062, H 6129, S 911)

We strongly supported legislation that would have provided legal representation to indigent individuals facing an eviction proceeding.
Legislation
Apr 28, 2023
economic justice
  • Economic Justice

Medicaid Enrollment for Incarcerated Individuals (H 5313, S 873)

We strongly supported this legislation, which aimed to give formerly incarcerated individuals access to Medicaid coverage promptly upon their release.
Legislation
Mar 31, 2023
economic justice
  • Economic Justice|
  • +3 Issues

Domestic Worker Minimum Wage Exemption (H 5371, S 424)

We supported the repeal of an exemption for domestic workers in state minimum wage laws, noting that its impact is sexist, racially discriminatory, and limiting of the economic mobility of domestic workers.