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IMPACT OF STATE BUDGET CUTS ON WOMEN
OUTLINED IN MCSW REPORT

Real Cuts – Real People – Real Pain
The Effects of the Fiscal Crisis on Women & Girls in Massachusetts

The MCSW released this budget study at a press conference on Tuesday, December 7, 2004 at the Massachusetts State House.

Part of the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women’s (MCSW) mission is to study and report on the Status of Women in Massachusetts. This comprehensive report examines the effects of changes in access to education and higher education, job training, child care, health care and other government services on the economic security and life opportunities of Massachusetts’ women and girls. It contains data of use to nearly every segment of society and the MCSW believes the results will contribute significantly to the public debate about future options.

• Click here to download the PDF version of the Entire Budget Report For your convenience, you may also download the PDF version of the following individual sections of the report.
• Executive Summary
• Introduction
• Providing Economic Security to Women and Families
• Caring for Young Children
• Educating Women and Girls
• Providing Access to Health Care for Women and Girls
• Safeguarding the Health of Women and Girls
• Protecting the Well-Being of Older Women
• Conclusion
• Budget Report Front Cover
• Budget Report Back Cover

The following documents coincide with the Press Conference held to present the Report.

• Press Release
• Press Conference Presentation