Friday is here again, and with it, five articles and resources from MCNers we’ve gathered through the week! This week: Child labor, mental health, and new laws that are likely to impact migrant workers most. Read our picks for this week:

Amy sent us a story from NPR: House representatives are seeking to change the working age for children on farms from 12 to 14, keeping preteen children out of an industry that currently has some of the softest child labor regulations. - Child labor on farms is legal at age 12. A bill seeks to change the law : NPR

"There can be no health without mental health,” according to the Pan American Health Organization. Alma sent PAHO’s new report discussing COVID-19, mental health, and the connections between the two in the Americas. - A New Agenda for Mental Health in the Americas: Report of the Pan American Health Organization High-Level Commission on Mental Health and COVID-19 (paho.org)

Florida’s bill SB 1718 represents a serious threat to immigrant communities, and according to a KFF article sent in by Robert, a threat to Florida’s own economy as the state antagonizes workers they rely on. - Florida’s Recent Immigration Law Could Have Stark Impacts for Families and the State’s Economy | KFF

Since 2021, more and more states are attacking child labor standards and looking to put children in less regulated workplaces. Kaethe sent in an article from the New Yorker explaining this chilling trend and the reasons behind it. - Child Labor Is on the Rise | The New Yorker

Weekly Win: Kaethe also sent us some good news! The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food is offering $2,000 vouchers to farmers and ranchers for mental and behavioral health services! Utah offers farmers and ranchers $2k vouchers to help their mental health | KUTV

Have a safe and healthy weekend!