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

July 10, 2025

Fact Sheet: Understanding Medicaid – July 2025 Update

Medicaid is a vital program that supports millions of low-income individuals, families, seniors, and people…

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Budget & Policy Federal Issues Government Affairs Medicaid News Operation House Call Supporting Families Turning 22 Workforce Initiative

July 10, 2025

The Arc of Massachusetts Analysis: Final FY26 State Budget Wrap-Up

On July 4, 2025, Governor Maura Healey signed the final FY26 State Budget. We are…

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Fact Sheets Federal Issues Government Affairs News

July 10, 2025

Fact Sheet: Understanding Home and Community-Based Services – July 2025 Update

Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) are programs that help people with disabilities, chronic health conditions,…

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July 8, 2025

Your Advocacy Is Needed: Ask Your Senator to Protect Education Rights for Students with Disabilities and Immigrant Students

A bill that The Arc endorsed is moving through the state legislature. Along with our…

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Federal Issues Government Affairs Health Policy Medicaid Messages from Maura News

July 7, 2025

A Message from CEO Maura Sullivan: This Crisis Only Fuels Our Mission

In this new video message, CEO Maura Sullivan provides a response to the passage of…

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Federal Issues

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

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

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

Fact Sheet: Understanding Medicaid – July 2025 Update

The Arc of Massachusetts Analysis: Final FY26 State Budget Wrap-Up

Fact Sheet: Understanding Home and Community-Based Services – July 2025 Update

Your Advocacy Is Needed: Ask Your Senator to Protect Education Rights for Students with Disabilities and Immigrant Students

A Message from CEO Maura Sullivan: This Crisis Only Fuels Our Mission

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