Massachusetts Caucus of Women Legislators

09/11/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honor those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, their families, and the first responders whose courage and service will never be forgotten. We remember.

09/10/2026

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

Racial disparities persist in ovarian cancer diagnosis, access to treatment, and health outcomes.

The Women Caucus remains committed to its strategic priority of addressing racial and gender disparities in health care—and advancing a Commonwealth where every woman has equitable access to timely, quality care.

09/07/2026

This Labor Day, we celebrate the women who keep Massachusetts thriving and honor their essential contributions across our workforce.

From advancing livable wages for human service workers to strengthening perinatal support for working mothers, the Massachusetts Caucus of Women Legislators remains committed to expanding women’s economic opportunity and removing barriers to success.

08/31/2026

Join us in honoring the 243 women legislators on the 243rd day of the year.

These are the names and faces of the women who have served, led, and made legislative history in Massachusetts.

Explore and share our Day 243 Social Media Toolkit to help celebrate their legacy and the continued advancement of women in public service. (https://canva.link/svi3u03z3wc2bx2)

08/17/2026

💙 Happy Massachusetts Day! 💙

Today, we celebrate the Commonwealth we call home, and the people who continue to shape its future.

For generations, women across Massachusetts have stepped forward to lead, serve, advocate, and make their voices heard. The Massachusetts Caucus of Women Legislators is proud to carry that legacy forward and to champion a Commonwealth where women’s leadership is encouraged at every level of government.

Here’s to Massachusetts, its people, and the women who are helping build its future. 🏛️✨

08/06/2026

We congratulate our appointed Commissioners on their election to the FY 27 MCSW Executive Board.

Congratulations to:
Christine Monska (Auburndale) – MCSW Chairwoman
Tanisha Arena (Springfield) – MCWL Vice Chairwoman
Divya Chaturvedi (Pittsfield) – MCSW Secretary
Dr. Kimberly Shea (Winchendon) – Chair, Program and Planning Committee

To all Commissioners, incoming and outgoing Board Members, and the staff of the MCSW, thank you for your leadership, commitment, and dedicated service to advancing the well-being, rights, and opportunities of women and girls across the Commonwealth. MCWL is proud to partner with you in this mission.

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08/01/2026

Throughout June and July, the Massachusetts State House hosted its Intern Speaker Series, providing students interning at the State House with the opportunity to hear from an inspiring and diverse group of leaders from across the Commonwealth.

We are grateful to our Legislative and Board members who generously shared their time, experiences, and insights with the next generation of public servants. Your leadership and commitment to mentoring future leaders made this series a meaningful success.

Thank you for helping inspire, educate, and empower tomorrow's changemakers.

07/24/2026

The Massachusetts Caucus of Women Legislators welcomed Secretary Juana B. Matias of the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities for our members' quarterly meeting.

The discussion explored why housing is a women's issue and highlighted the Administration's efforts to expand housing production, preserve affordability, strengthen fair housing protections, and support families across the Commonwealth. Members also shared housing priorities from their districts, underscoring the importance of continued collaboration to ensure every resident has access to safe, affordable housing.

Thank you to Secretary Matias and the EOHLC team, and to all our members who contributed their perspectives and advocated on behalf of their districts.

07/15/2026

💜 Budget wins for women and girls across Massachusetts! 💜

The Massachusetts Caucus of Women Legislators is proud to celebrate four FY27 budget wins that advance our strategic priorities and invest in healthier, stronger communities:

✨ Endometriosis Task Force (Rep.Sabadosa & Sen. Kennedy)
✨ Girls Inc. EUREKA!
(Rep. Sousa)
✨ Massachusetts Women of Color Coalition (MAWOCC)
Sen. Kennedy
✨ Massachusetts Women’s History Center
Rep. Nguyen and Sen. Rausch

We congratulate our members, the advocates who championed these initiatives, and the women and girls across the Commonwealth who will benefit from these investments.

We also extend our sincere gratitude to the Caucus leadership, Senate President Spilka, Speaker Mariano, and the Chairs and members of the House and Senate Ways and Means Committees for their leadership and commitment to advancing these priorities.

07/08/2026

THREE MORE of the Women Caucus-prioritized and endorsed pieces of legislation have become incorporated into the Economic Development Omnibus Bill.

Amendment #429: Human Service Workforce


Amendment #126: Midwife Reimbursement Parity

Amendment #504: Midwifery Workforce Development Fund



VOTING IS HAPPENING TODAY, WEDNESDAY, JULY 8TH!

We are excited to support and report back on our wins!