Massachusetts Caucus of Women Legislators

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!

07/07/2026

TWO of the Women Caucus-prioritized and endorsed pieces of legislation have become incorporated into the Economic Development Omnibus Bill. Using the QR codes/links in the graphic, please fill out the forms to show you support the passage of this bill tomorrow!

Amendment 222: Perinatal Workforce Trust Fund by Rep. Fluker-Reid

Amendment 4: Promoting Parity on Boards & Commissions by Rep. Nguyen


THIS IS TIME-SENSITIVE!

Thank you, Mind the Gap Coalition and MCSW for the Take Action pages.

07/04/2026

Happy Fourth of July from the Massachusetts Caucus of Women Legislators! AND Happy 250!

Wishing everyone across the Commonwealth a safe, joyful, and meaningful Independence Day. ❤️

06/19/2026

Happy Juneteenth from the Massachusetts Caucus of Women Legislators!
Today we celebrate freedom, resilience, and the ongoing pursuit of equality.

05/29/2026

Menstrual equity gains momentum on Beacon Hill. Join us in making menstrual equity a reality in Massachusetts.

In 2025, the Massachusetts Senate unanimously passed legislation to increase access to menstrual products and require ingredient disclosure. Today, the I AM Bill (H.4611), which would provide free, stigma-free access to menstrual products in public schools, homeless shelters, prisons, and jails, is before the House Ways and Means Committee.

Take a minute to urge your State Representative to support these bills and bring them to a vote: tinyurl.com/periodMA.

05/22/2026

This AAPI Heritage Month, the Women’s Caucus highlights and celebrates the presence, leadership, and contributions of our AAPI members. Their service, advocacy, and dedication continue to strengthen the Women Caucus, uplift communities across the Commonwealth, and inspire future generations of leaders.