Posts in 'Policy and Advocacy'

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Policy and Advocacy Agenda 2025 Webinar
Learn about the policies we are prioritizing in our advocacy during this new year! We are excited to share our policy wins, current initiatives, and...
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2024 Policy Wins and Updates
As the 2023-2024 Pennsylvania Legislative Session has come to a close, MCC would like to share some of the progress on our policy agenda. This year...
December 12, 2024
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Shared Vision and Momentum at the Black Maternal Health Caucus Stakeholder Summit
MCC was thrilled to be invited to learn about recent federal progress to improve maternal health outcomes, attend trainings on how to access federal...
October 23, 2024
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Reproductive Justice for All
What is Reproductive Justice? Why is it important? The term ‘Reproductive Justice’ can invoke many emotions. Some may feel empowered or liberated...
September 11, 2024
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FY'25 State Budget: Investing in Maternal and Child Health
The Pennsylvania state budget determines how much money will be allocated to various agencies and programs, which means it impacts everything from...
August 2, 2024
2024 Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW)
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MCC Celebrates Black Maternal Health Week 2024
Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW) can evoke emotions of empowerment, unity, grief, and inspiration. This is a week to highlight the Black maternal...
April 30, 2024
What is Earned Income Tax Credit?
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) in Pennsylvania is a state tax benefit designed to help low to moderate-income working individuals and families...
What is the Family Care Act?
The PA Family Care Act is a proposed law in Pennsylvania that would provide paid family and medical leave for workers. This means that employees could...
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‘We have no time to waste’: Fighting back against the maternal mortality crisis for women of color
By: Justin Sweitzer March 1, 2024 Pennsylvania doesn’t just have a maternal mortality problem – it has a maternal mortality crisis. According to the...
March 7, 2024
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Pennsylvanians Deserve Paid Family Leave
When Maria had her third child she worked as a preschool teacher, earned $10 an hour, and was the primary provider for her family. Maria did not have...
February 27, 2024