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July 6, 2026

Timeline of Important Changes to Medicaid and SNAP under the Federal Budget Reconciliation Bill

The Federal Budget Reconciliation Bill instigates a wave of changes to Medicaid and SNAP coverage in the coming months and years. Although there are exemptions for people with disabilities in…
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July 6, 2026

Act Now: Ask Your Representative to Encourage House Ways and Means to Prioritize and Advance Nicky’s Law Expansion

The Arc of Massachusetts’ Nicky’s Law Expansion bill is currently before the House Ways and Means Committee. With just weeks left in the legislative session, we need your help to show…
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July 1, 2026

The Arc of Massachusetts Analysis: Conference Committee and Final FY27 State Budget Wrap-Up

On June 30, 2026, the Conference Committee released their final version of the FY27 State Budget – and it included all of The Arc of Massachusetts’ budget priorities across the…
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