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July 26, 2024

TIME SENSITIVE: Ask Governor Healey to Not Veto Disability Line Items and Language in the FY25 Budget!

The FY25 $58 billion State Budget was released by the Chairs of Conference Committee on July 18, 2024. The Arc is grateful to Governor Maura Healey, Senate President Karen Spilka,…
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July 23, 2024

(UPDATED) FY25 State Budget: Historic Investments in Home and Community Based Services – Workforce Rate Increases Average 20%!

The FY25 $58 billion State Budget was released by the Chairs of Conference Committee on July 18. The Arc is grateful to Governor Maura Healey, Senate President Karen Spilka, Speaker…
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July 19, 2024

Final FY25 State Budget: Historic Investments in Home and Community Based Services – Workforce Rate Increases Average 20%

The FY25 State Budget was released the evening of Thursday, July 18. The Arc is grateful to the Governor and the entire Legislature for investments in the workforce and services,…
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