Senator Eldridge Secures $25,000 in FY24 Budget for Association Mujeres Emprendedoras (AME)

Funding will provide essential assistance to Brazilian immigrants and women entrepreneurs

BOSTON – State Senator Jamie Eldridge (D-Marlborough) announced that he secured a $25,000 earmark in the FY24 Senate Budget for Association Mujeres Emprendedoras (AME), an organization which provides essential assistance to Brazilian immigrants and female entrepreneurs. 

On July 31, the Legislature enacted a $56.2 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24), reconciling differences between the versions of the budget passed by the House of Representatives and Senate and earlier this year. Having passed the House of Representatives and the Senate, the FY24 budget now moves to the Governor’s desk for her consideration.  

AME is a female entrepreneurs association that aims to support Brazilian-American women in leading more independent lives. The organization is also involved in addressing healthcare challenges, starting businesses, and establishing support networks. 

“I am proud to secure this earmark for AME, which has been providing Brazilian-American women with everything they need to start their own business and lead more independent lives – from technical assistance and networking opportunities, to emotional support and immigration help,” said State Senator Jamie Eldridge (D-Marlborough). “I am grateful to AME for their excellent work, and I thank my fellow colleagues for their support.”

For more information about the FY24 budget, click here.

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