Category Archives: COVID19

House Of Representatives Passes Build Back Better Act, Contact Your Senators Today

November 19, 2021, ,

On the morning of Friday, November 19, the Build Back Better Act passed the House, including the $150 billion investment in home and community-based services for people with disabilities. Thank you to Nicole Jorwic and others at The Arc; Nicole has worked endlessly on this and The Arc will keep up the drum beat and get this through the Senate as fast as we possibly can. Keep your eye out for our renewed action alert with a focus on the Senate! Continue reading

Leo’s Letter: 30 Years On: Learning From History To Address The Current Service Crisis

November 18, 2021, , , ,

I’m lucky. Even during COVID and after thirty years, I so appreciate serving at The Arc of Massachusetts, due to our significant mission, and the wonderful colleagues throughout the decades. I gratefully nod at the staff and volunteers who welcomed me in those early days, and although I’ll mention just a few, they represent many. Continue reading

Updates On Massachusetts American Rescue Plan Act Spending, The Arc’s Priority Bills

November 10, 2021, , , ,

Last week, the House of Representatives passed a $3.82 billion bill to spend about half of the state’s American Rescue Plan Act funds. This week, the Senate will debate its own version. They aim to deliver a bill to Governor Charlie Baker’s desk by next week before the Legislature takes a recess. Continue reading

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