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February 3, 2026

The Arc of Massachusetts Statement on Judge’s Decision Temporarily Blocking the End of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians

Yesterday’s court decision temporarily allowing Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians to continue provides critical…

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January 28, 2026

The Arc’s Initial Response: Governor Healey Releases FY27 Budget Proposal

Today (Wednesday, January 28), Governor Maura Healey released her budget recommendation for fiscal year 2027…

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January 25, 2026

Statement from CEO Maura Sullivan on Protecting Our Workforce

The Arc of Massachusetts stands in 100% support of Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley’s urgent push to…

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January 22, 2026

January 2026 Community Check-In: We Want to Hear Your Story

Federal policy changes are already affecting people with disabilities and their families. Federal actions and…

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January 22, 2026

[UPDATED] Fact Sheet: Understanding Recent Immigration Policy Changes and Impact on the Disability Community – January 2026 Update

The Federal Government is changing immigration policies to impose more limitations on who can live…

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Federal Issues Government Affairs Health Policy Medicaid News

January 5, 2026

Overview of 2026 Changes from the Federal Reconciliation Bill

Beginning in 2026, several changes from the federal “Big Ugly Bill” will go into effect…

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December 21, 2025

The Arc of Massachusetts, IDD/Autism Alliance Send Letter to Governor Healey on Crucial Budget Priorities, Addressing “The Perfect Storm” of Challenges

The Arc of Massachusetts, leading the IDD/Autism Alliance, recently wrote a letter to Governor Maura…

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December 17, 2025

End of Year Government Affairs Wrap-Up: A Year of Challenges and Resilience

By Nora Bent, Director of Government Affairs and Strategic Partnerships As we conclude 2025, we…

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December 8, 2025

Advocacy Spotlight Series | Your 2025 Advocacy Recap: Action, Persistence, and the Collective Power of Community

2025 has been a year defined by action, persistence, and the collective power of our…

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Fact Sheets Federal Issues Government Affairs News Supporting Families

December 4, 2025

Fact Sheet: SNAP and Our Community: Protecting Nutrition Assistance for People with Disabilities

Overview The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a lifeline for millions of Americans, including…

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Federal Issues

The Arc of Massachusetts Statement on Judge’s Decision Temporarily Blocking the End of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians

The Arc’s Initial Response: Governor Healey Releases FY27 Budget Proposal

Statement from CEO Maura Sullivan on Protecting Our Workforce

January 2026 Community Check-In: We Want to Hear Your Story

[UPDATED] Fact Sheet: Understanding Recent Immigration Policy Changes and Impact on the Disability Community – January 2026 Update

Overview of 2026 Changes from the Federal Reconciliation Bill

The Arc of Massachusetts, IDD/Autism Alliance Send Letter to Governor Healey on Crucial Budget Priorities, Addressing “The Perfect Storm” of Challenges

End of Year Government Affairs Wrap-Up: A Year of Challenges and Resilience

Advocacy Spotlight Series | Your 2025 Advocacy Recap: Action, Persistence, and the Collective Power of Community

Fact Sheet: SNAP and Our Community: Protecting Nutrition Assistance for People with Disabilities

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