July 2025

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July 31, 2025

Massachusetts House of Representatives, Senate Pass Supplemental Budget Including Protect Education Equity Bill

Earlier today, the Massachusetts House of Representatives and Senate passed a supplemental budget that included…

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Fact Sheets Federal Issues Government Affairs Medicaid News

July 31, 2025

The Arc of Massachusetts Releases Impact Analysis of Current Federal Policies and Actions – Updated July 2025

The disability community is facing serious threats from the federal government. From devastating Medicaid cuts…

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Federal Issues News

July 28, 2025

The Arc Thanks DDS Commissioner Peterson for Timely Response to Recent Acts of Federal Government

"The Arc is pleased to see this timely response from the DDS Commissioner regarding the…

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Government Affairs In the Media News

July 26, 2025

CEO Maura Sullivan Discusses the Blue Envelope on NBC10 Boston

Thank you to NBC10 Boston for getting the word out about the Blue Envelope. The…

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Government Affairs News

July 24, 2025

Massachusetts State Senate Advances Two of The Arc’s Priority Bills: Blue Envelope, Archaic Language

Today (Thursday, July 24) was a powerful day in the Massachusetts State Senate. Senators voted…

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News Supporting Families

July 24, 2025

Celebrating Disability Pride Month 2025: What Does Disability Pride Mean to The Arc of Massachusetts Staff?

Disability Pride Month is an annual observance in July that celebrates people with disabilities, commemorates…

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July 24, 2025

Remembering Don Stewart

Don Stewart, past President of the Board of The Arc of Massachusetts, passed away on…

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Action Alerts Federal Issues Government Affairs News

July 23, 2025

Take Action: Ask Governor Healey to Protect Medicaid, Home and Community-Based Services, and the ADA

We are in a moment of great crisis. Congress recently passed a bill that will…

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Government Affairs Job Postings

July 22, 2025

Job Posting: Government Affairs Associate

The Opportunity Join The Arc of Massachusetts and help shape policies that transform the lives…

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Fact Sheets Federal Issues Government Affairs Health Policy Medicaid News Supporting Families

July 22, 2025

Fact Sheet: The Big, Ugly Bill Is Now Law: An Overview of Key Impacts of the Federal Budget Reconciliation Bill on the IDD and Autism Community

On July 4, 2025, President Trump enacted a sweeping law that will deliver devastating cuts…

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Massachusetts House of Representatives, Senate Pass Supplemental Budget Including Protect Education Equity Bill

The Arc of Massachusetts Releases Impact Analysis of Current Federal Policies and Actions – Updated July 2025

The Arc Thanks DDS Commissioner Peterson for Timely Response to Recent Acts of Federal Government

CEO Maura Sullivan Discusses the Blue Envelope on NBC10 Boston

Massachusetts State Senate Advances Two of The Arc’s Priority Bills: Blue Envelope, Archaic Language

Celebrating Disability Pride Month 2025: What Does Disability Pride Mean to The Arc of Massachusetts Staff?

Remembering Don Stewart

Take Action: Ask Governor Healey to Protect Medicaid, Home and Community-Based Services, and the ADA

Job Posting: Government Affairs Associate

Fact Sheet: The Big, Ugly Bill Is Now Law: An Overview of Key Impacts of the Federal Budget Reconciliation Bill on the IDD and Autism Community

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