Politics & Policy

Part 6 of 6

Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security MomsRising Politics & Policy

January 31, 2023

MomsRising played a strong role in educating the public, media, and leaders about programs and policies that lift moms and families at the federal, state, and local levels, and shifted the national narrative so the need for a care infrastructure was on center stage.

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Kerri Karvetski

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Family Economic Security MomsRising MomsRising Near You Politics & Policy

January 27, 2023

Along with our coalition partners , we at MomsRising are spreading some good news! Over 400,000 Washington households will be eligible for the Working Families Tax Credit starting in February 2023. Are you curious about the program? Want to help spread the word? You’re reading the right blog post!...

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Mandy Kwan

Part 2 of 6

Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security MomsRising Politics & Policy

January 27, 2023

In 2022 MomsRising won transformational policy changes that bettered the lives of families, boosted the economy, and lifted democracy.

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Kerri Karvetski

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Childcare & Early Education Family Economic Security MomsRising MomsRising Near You Politics & Policy

January 24, 2023

If you know anyone with a child in child care you know that the system is broken. Families can't afford care or find any openings in their area. Parents, especially moms, are being pushed out of the workforce. All this while child care providers are earning poverty-level wages and struggling to...

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Mandy Kwan

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Childcare & Early Education Family Economic Security MomsRising MomsRising Near You Paid Family Leave Politics & Policy

January 19, 2023

It's that time of year again - kiddos are returning to school, the days are getting (ever so slightly) longer, and Washington State's lawmakers are back in Olympia for the annual state legislative session. Between now and April, lawmakers will be making key decisions about child care, early...

MomsRising Education Fund

Mandy Kwan

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Family Economic Security MomsRising MomsRising Near You Politics & Policy

January 11, 2023

Washington made history in 2021 when the legislature passed and funded the Working Families Tax Credit , a first-of-its-kind policy for the state that will put millions of dollars back into the pockets of families. Eligible households can receive up to $1,200 per year starting February 2023. We...

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Mandy Kwan

Maternal Justice Politics & Policy Social & Emotional Development

December 16, 2022

On October 25th, 2022, parents across the country joined MomsRising and partners for a virtual teach-in on truth over fear and to learn ways to advocate for safe, honest, and inclusive education as the foundation of a just democracy. The event featured keynotes from Professor Kimberlé Crenshaw and...

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Kelsey Reyes

Health Care Paid Sick Days Politics & Policy

December 9, 2022

We are only a few weeks away from the end of the year, but there is still more work to be done in Congress this year. American families need Congress to be focused on the priorities that matter and this week’s 5Actions have several things to do to remind Congress about what’s important. Your voice...

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Sue Anne Reed

Politics & Policy

December 6, 2022

MomsRising-Together-Logo-9.png December 12, 2022 Dear Member of Congress, On behalf of our over one million MomsRising members around the country, we want to thank you for passing impactful legislation to lift up our nation this Congress, including the Inflation Reduction Act, the Infrastructure...

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Elyssa Schmier

Childcare & Early Education Immigration MomsVote Politics & Policy

November 18, 2022

The recent elections left us with a number of mixed emotions. Excited for new faces and firsts, worried about delayed outcomes in others and, of course, some disappointment. But more than anything, in this season of thankfulness we are grateful . We are grateful for YOU. Your mobilization,...

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