Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces $2.1 Million to Expand Apprenticeship in Massachusetts

Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces $2.1 Million to Expand Apprenticeship in Massachusetts

Grant funding will create over 300 apprentices and pre-apprentices for training and careers in health care, manufacturing, clean energy, life sciences and more

LOWELL – The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced $2.1 million in Grants for Registered Apprenticeship Opportunities in Workforce (GROW) to 34 organizations to train and place more than 300 apprentices and pre-apprentices across the state. The grants, which include contract renewals and new awards, leverage nearly $2 million in state funding complemented by support from federal funds to train apprentices in high growth industries like health care, manufacturing, clean energy, and life sciences.

 

Registered Apprenticeship provides individuals with paid work experience including classroom instruction and on-the-job training combined with securing nationally recognized credentials, progressive wage increases, and economic mobility and advancement.

 

Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Lauren Jones made the announcement at Middlesex Community College in Lowell, Massachusetts. Among grantees, Middlesex Community College received $125,000 to launch a Surgical Technology registered apprenticeship program.

 

“The GROW grants are an effective way to expand Registered Apprenticeship opportunities that connect people to good jobs and help build a skilled workforce,” said Governor Maura Healey. “Through these investments, our administration is helping more residents access pathways into growing industries while supporting employers who are ready to train and hire.”

 

“These GROW grants strengthen local and regional partnerships that help employers build a skilled workforce specific to their needs,” said Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll. “By supporting registered apprenticeship programs in industries like health care, advanced manufacturing, early education, and IT, we’re creating more opportunities for Massachusetts residents to earn, learn, and advance their careers.”

 

The Division of Apprentice Standards (DAS) within the Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD) administers the Commonwealth’s Registered Apprenticeship Programs. DAS serves more than 500 active programs with more than 10,000 active apprentices. Construction and building trades apprenticeships comprise the majority of programs with nearly a quarter of registered apprentices represented by expansion industries such as health care, education and manufacturing.

 

“Expanding and growing Registered Apprenticeship in the Massachusetts is an important part of our workforce agenda,” said Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development Lauren Jones. “The GROW awards are part of the administration’s efforts to build workforce pipelines in our in-demand industries while increasing access and opportunity for our residents to pursue a career, gain industry-recognized credentials, and secure meaningful wages and benefits.”

 

The Healey-Driscoll Administration is committed to expanding apprenticeship. The administration’s FY26 budget delivered $2 million to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion for the construction and building trades in Massachusetts and also expand registered apprenticeship to more industries. In addition, the Healey-Driscoll Administration enacted legislation to expand eligibility for the Registered Apprenticeship Tax Credit, which offers employers a $4,800 credit for each apprentice hired.

 

“Interest in registered apprenticeship is growing fast and our GROW grants are helping employers meet this need,” said Undersecretary of Labor Josh Cutler. “Whether it’s a career in the building trades, health care, IT, manufacturing, clean energy, or education, there’s a registered apprenticeship program for that. We look forward to working with all partners to support even more apprenticeship opportunities.”

 

“We are so excited to work with this group of thirty-four sponsors across the Commonwealth who see the immense potential of Registered Apprenticeship to support their workforce development needs,” said Director of the Division of Apprentice Standards Lara Thomas. “Apprenticeship changes lives, and we are honored to be able to provide this support and partner with these employers.”

 

GROW Grant Recipients:

 

The following is a list of the 34 grant recipients, totaling $2.1 million and resulting in 330 apprentices and pre-apprentices:

* indicates funds will be used to create a new apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship program, not intended to deliver job training at this time.

Health and Human Services

*Action for Boston Community Development (Boston): $20,000 to develop a Registered Apprenticeship Program in health care and clean energy

Advocates for Human Potential (Sudbury): $217,233 grant to train and place 35 apprentices in licensed drug and alcohol counselor apprenticeships.

BAYADA (Foxborough and Auburndale): $130,000 to train and place 20 Registered Nurse Resident Apprentices

Bunker Hill Community College (Boston): $19,409 to develop a Registered EMT Pre-Apprenticeship Program

*ForHealth Consulting – UMass Chan (Worcester): $20,000 to establish Mass. Nursing Apprenticeship Network and develop practical and registered Nurse apprenticeships.

Greater New Bedford Workforce Improvement Board (New Bedford): $116,000 to train and place 16 apprentices in manufacturing and health care apprenticeships.

*Healthcare Career Advancement Program (HCAP): $20,000 to develop a licensed practical nurse apprenticeship with Mass Memorial Health and the SHARE Union.

*Hebrew Senior Life (Boston): $10,000 to develop a practical nurse apprenticeship program.

Mass. General Brigham (Somerville): $50,000 to reimagine approach to health care apprenticeships and use them to cut down on health care traveler staff.

Mass. Hire Hampden County Workforce Board (Springfield): $217,500 to train and place 30 Apprentices in health care, manufacturing and behavioral health.

Middlesex Community College (Lowell): $125,000 to launch a Surgical Technology apprenticeship

*New Hope Recovery Shelter (Worcester): $20,000 to develop a behavioral health and health care support apprenticeships.

Quinsigamond Community College (Worcester): $100,000 to train and place 35 Medical Assistant and IT Help Desk Support pre-apprentices.

*Writvate (Dedham): $10,000 to design and pilot accelerator program for entry into roles in regulatory medical writing.

SEIU Local 888 (Braintree): $113,750 to train and place 35 CNA Pre-Apprenticeships tethered to VETS.

Manufacturing

Bridgewater State University (Bridgewater): $28,752 to train and place 9 pre- apprentices in advanced manufacturing pre-apprenticeships.

Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership (Auburn): $77,953 to train and place 12 apprentices in manufacturing pre-apprenticeships.

Trades

Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology (Boston): $182,000 to train and place 28 apprenticeships in construction management, building energy management, and automotive technology.

IBEW Local 103 (Dorchester): $81,250 to train and place 25 pre-apprentices in clean energy.

*Medford Wellington Service Co. Inc. (Bedford): $50,000 to develop Training Wheels: On the Go Apprenticeship Training and Outreach for HVAC/R Training

Minuteman Plumbing (South Weymouth): $13,000 to train and place two apprentices in plumbing apprenticeships

*Tremco Rising Stars (Boston): $40,000 to develop an Achieve Green program for Boston-area youth pathway into green construction roles and train 9 pre-apprentices

Various Industries

*Cape Cod Community College (Bridgewater): $20,000 technical assistance grant to develop a Maritime Technology apprenticeship.

*Eternal Light of Hope in Mankind (Adams): $20,000 to develop registered apprenticeships in workforce development.

*Franklin Hampshire Employment and Training Consortium (Greenfield): $19,500 to develop Outdoor Recreation apprenticeship and hire and train 6 apprentices

*Holyoke Community College (Holyoke): $20,000 to design one or more apprenticeships or pre-apprenticeships for solar, construction and electrical firms.

*Human Centered Agility (Roslindale): $10,000 to design pre-apprenticeship programs in education, behavioral health and public service.

Mass. Bankers Association (Boston): $222,500 to train and place 30 Credit Analyst apprenticeships.

Mass. Biotechnology Education Foundation (Boston): $188,500 to train and place 26 Life Sciences Apprenticeships.

Project Learn (Lowell): $15,000 to build renewable futures lab as high-quality summer program.

*Roxbury Community College (Roxbury): $20,000 to develop various career pathways in phlebotomy tech, medical billing and coding, pharm tech and energy auditing.

*United Way of Tri-County (Framingham): $10,000 to develop Food Salvage apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship.

*Urban College of Boston (Boston): $15,000 to develop apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeships in a variety of sectors.

The Commonwealth continues to accept applications for apprenticeship program funding for Fiscal Year 2026. For more information, visit www.commbuys.com.    

麻州政府撥款100萬元給38個學區防範仇恨犯罪

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards over $1 Million in Hate Crime Prevention Grants to 38 School Districts 

Funding will help students and staff to implement plans to reduce hate crimes and incidents of bias. 

EVERETT – The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced today that it is awarding $1,014,500 in state grants to 38 school districts across Massachusetts to prevent hate crimes and reduce incidences of bias in schools. This grant aligns with the joint guidance Attorney General Andrea Campbell and the Healey-Driscoll Administration released in 2024 to assist schools in their efforts to combat hate and foster a safe, supportive, and inclusive educational environment, consistent with their legal obligations.

 

“We want to make sure that students know that in Massachusetts, they are all welcome at school and supported by our incredible educators and staff. The Hate Crimes Prevention Grants provide our local schools with the resources and tools to prevent hate and create safe environments for students and their families,” said Governor Maura Healey.

 

“This funding supports educator training and community engagement to assist districts in creating safe, inclusive and protected environments through building community partnership and engaging students,” said Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll.

 

“As a result of the funding, schools will work to improve school climate through programming and partnerships, and students will be empowered to build strong and supportive school communities and will learn concepts that will last beyond their K-12 education,” said Education Secretary Dr. Patrick Tutwiler.

 

“I commend these districts for their efforts to build a welcoming school culture and prevent hate and bias in their communities,” said Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner Pedro Martinez.

 

The Hate Crime Prevention grant funding can be used to support the implementation of evidence-based curriculum and programs that promote awareness and understanding and help prevent incidents of bias-motivated conduct. The funding supports programs for students and professional development for educators and school staff. The grant can also support collaboration with local organizations that have expertise in preventing hate crimes, and the funds can also be used to improve policies, procedures and protocols for reporting and responding to incidents of hate crime and bias.

 

"The Legislature prioritized delivering this funding because every student deserves to proudly be who they are without fear of discrimination or attacks—both in school and in life. These grants will help schools build the welcoming communities our students deserve. I’m grateful to the Healey-Driscoll Administration for awarding these dollars across the state," said Senate President Karen E. Spilka.

 

“Schools should be places where every student feels safe, respected, and supported, and I’m grateful to the Healey-Driscoll Administration and Attorney General Campbell for working with the Legislature to address hate and bias in our communities. This funding will help our educators and students build inclusive school environments that uphold equity, safety and inclusion for all our students,” said House Speaker Ronald J. Mariano.

 

“This funding is an important investment in our students and our community. By taking a proactive approach to preventing hate and bias, we’re helping to ensure that every young person feels safe, valued and respected at school. I would like to thank the Healey-Driscoll Administration, as through this initiative, we will aim to strengthen not only our classrooms but also the Commonwealth,” said Representative Alice H. Peisch, Assistant Majority Leader.

 

“These grants will help make our school communities welcoming and inclusive for all. With this funding, schools will be able to implement beneficial programming that supports students, families and educators and prepare for what to do if and when incidents of bias or a hate crime arise,” said Senator Jason Lewis, Co-Chair of the Joint Committee on Education.

 

“Our students have the right to feel safe and secure at school. These grants will help protect our school environments from hate and ensure that students are in the best environment to learn,” said Representative Ken Gordon, Co-Chair of the Joint Committee on Education.

 

The FY26 Hate Crime Prevention grant recipient school districts are:

• Acton-Boxborough: $38,956
• Arlington: $20,000
• Ayer Shirley: $25,000
• Barnstable: $36,000
• Bedford: $20,000
• Berkshire Arts and Technology Charter: $40,000
• Boston Collegiate Charter: $22,000
• Concord: $35,000
• Concord-Carlisle: $35,000
• Danvers: $22,000
• Duxbury: $30,000
• Easthampton: $40,000
• Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical: $11,500
• Framingham: $17,544
• Gloucester: $20,000
• Greenfield: $35,000
• Hadley: $20,000
• Ipswich: $31,000
• Lexington: $20,000
• Longmeadow: $35,000
• Lynn: $25,000
• Maynard: $40,000
• Medway: $5,000
• Mendon-Upton: $30,000
• Mohawk Trail: $20,000
• North Reading: $20,000
• Northampton: $30,000
• Northborough: $20,000
• Northborough Southborough: $20,000
• Pentucket: $17,500
• Quincy: $25,000
• Salem: $44,000
• Sharon: $20,000
• Southborough: $20,000
• Wayland: $25,000
• West Bridgewater: $22,000
• West Springfield: $35,000
• Westfield: $42,000

文協合唱團「拾掇往昔」饒有新意 拉丁聖歌，校園民歌，戲曲，流行歌同堂繚繞

文協合唱團謝幕，團員們紛紛收花。（周菊子攝）

          (Boston Orange周菊子麻州報導)大波士頓中華文化協會合唱團（GBCCA CHORUS）以「拾掇往昔」為主題，11月1日下午在衛斯頓（Weston）鎮的西門教堂舉行2025年度演唱會，讓人在短短一小時多內，聽遍拉丁文聖歌，校園民歌，戲曲，流行歌等4種聲樂，內容豐饒。

文協合唱團現任團長徐宗玲開場致詞。（周菊子攝）

         文協合唱團團長徐宗玲指出，今年是台灣校園民歌50週年，他們特地選了「漁唱」，「橄欖樹」，「聽泉」，以及指揮王麗文改編的「雨中即景」等4首校園民歌，聊以致敬。

二胡演奏家何濤獨奏。（周菊子攝）

         這天音樂會的另一特色是邀得二胡演奏家何濤由其女兒郭嘉穎鋼琴伴奏的獨奏一曲，還請她在該團演唱台灣作曲家高竹嵐根據中國戲曲「蘇三起解」，「我身騎白馬」改編的歌曲時伴奏，希望給人耳目一新的感覺。

     

嗩吶名家郭雅志（左起）為女兒郭嘉頤伴奏，妻子何濤演奏鼓掌（右）。

       文協合唱團指揮王麗文也為這場演唱會，挑選，編撰了一首流行樂的兒歌組曲，從“本事（記得當時年紀小），靜夜星空，當我們小的時候，採蓮謠，我家門前有小河，郊遊，造飛機，吹喇叭，我是一隻小茶壺，捕魚歌，妹妹揹著洋娃娃，童年”等這12首歌，各自截取部分歌詞，重新組合。由於這些歌曲詞句，人們太過耳熟能詳，於是台上一開口，台下馬上有人悄悄哼唱，彷如瞬間回到童年。

         指揮王麗文在演唱會開始前另外說明，合唱其實是源起於拉丁文聖歌，起起伏伏的旋律，也是後來人們熟悉的重唱。這次的演唱會，他們選唱了Ave Verum Corpus，Ｏ Mysterium這2首拉丁文聖歌。

文協合唱團指揮王麗文說明拉丁聖歌適合唱起源。（周菊子攝）

         當著七、八十名出席者，徐宗玲特地感謝了長期贊助，支持該團的劉沙林（和平基金會），以及周健夫，周映秋夫婦，張越麒，鄭慧玲夫婦，陳家驊，以及在百忙中抽空到合唱團，教團員如何用京腔唱「蘇三起解」的京劇社創辦人劉瑋珊等人。

         從1967年郊區一小群愛好音樂的人聚會，到1981年正式加入大波士頓中華文化協會，成為文協麾下的合唱團，指揮王麗文坦言，經過這麼多年，團員來來去去，如今有約25人，當天出席演唱會的人也有眼可見，男團員人數偏少，僅只7人，希望將來有更多音樂同好加入，報名可發電郵GCSgbcca@gmail.com。（訂正版）

文協合唱團指揮王麗文（中）感謝何濤（右）參加演出，笑言下次要找個嗩吶合唱曲，
好邀郭雅志（左）合作。（周菊子攝）

左起，吳國志，吳渝，趙小怡（右二）向同為北一女校友的團員，
林俐伶（右一），吳萍萍（中）送上祝賀。（趙小怡提供）

北一女校友會會長林遊嵐（左起），前會長林麗珠，以及吳杏玫（右一）
送花祝賀演出校友吳萍萍。（周菊子攝）

陳禹安為文協合唱團演出伴奏。（周菊子攝）

藏族的札西巴姆（左起），陶沛澤和德措等人在中國音協認識了王麗文（右二），
特地出席音樂會獻花。（周菊子攝）

中國音協合唱團團長王慶夫婦（中），和團員薛虹（左），周豔紅（右）
特地出席文協合唱團演唱會，聊表支援心意。（周菊子攝）

文協合唱團員王豫靈（右）在演唱會後和劉瑋珊寒暄，道謝。（周菊子攝）

Reduced Heat Pump Electricity Rates Available for Households Across Massachusetts

 Reduced Heat Pump Electricity Rates Available for Households Across Massachusetts 

As of November 1, over 100,000 customers will begin saving hundreds of dollars this winter heating season 

 

BOSTON – The Healey-Driscoll Administration today joined with Eversource, National Grid and Unitil to raise awareness about new electric heat pump rates as the winter heating season begins. Governor Maura Healey called for expanded heat pump rates in her Energy Affordability Agenda announced in March. Starting this winter, the seasonal reduced rates are available to residential customers of the three major utilities who heat their homes with heat pumps, one of the most efficient forms of heating. 

 

Over 100,000 customers who have installed heat pumps after January 1, 2019, and received a Mass Save incentive were automatically enrolled in the heat pump rate, starting November 1, 2025. Close collaboration between Eversource, National Grid and Unitil – under the direction of the Healey-Driscoll Administration – has made this benefit possible. 

 

“We’re delivering more energy cost savings this winter – and more than 100,000 people will see their bills reduced starting this month,” said Governor Maura Healey. “Earlier this year, I called on the DPU to find solutions that lower costs for residents, and the approval of this heat pump rate is a strong example of that work in action. But we need to do more, which is why I filed energy affordability legislation to get more costs off bills and bring more energy into Massachusetts.” 

 

“Massachusetts residents and families will see real benefits from this seasonal heat pump rate,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “This is an important step toward making energy efficiency more affordable and accessible.” 

 

“Heat pumps are more efficient and reduce the strain on our grid in the summer,” said Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper. “The seasonal heat pump rate helps residents lower their winter electricity costs at no cost to other customers, while using less energy to heat and cool your home.” 

 

“The new heat pump rates will make energy-efficient heating more accessible,” said Energy Resources Commissioner Elizabeth Mahony. “As DOER’s January petition argued, a heat pump rate will make upgrading your home more affordable, especially as heat pump adoption takes off across the state.” 

 

Autoenrollment Process 

 

The reduced rate will be in effect for qualifying customers November 1 through April 30. During the summer months, heat pump customers will have the same rate as non-heat pump customers.    

 

Eversource, National Grid and Unitil residential electric customers who installed a heat pump through a Mass Save program after January 1, 2019, are automatically enrolled in the heat pump rate and should have received written notification from their respective utility by this past Saturday, November 1.  

 

Customers who use a heat pump but did not receive this notification, likely because they did not install their heat pumps through the Mass Save program or installed one before January 1, 2019, should visit their electric utility’s heat pump rate webpage for details and enrollment information: 

• Eversource: eversource.com/heat-pump-rate  
• National Grid: ngrid.com/heatpumprate  
• Unitil: unitil.com/ma-heat-pump-rate  

 

“In 2023, when we sought approval for the first utility-offered heat pump in Massachusetts, we saw an opportunity to make the adoption of this technology more cost effective for our customers,” said Katherine Bourque, Senior Vice President, External Affairs and Chief Customer Officer at Unitil. “Heat pump rates help households better manage their energy costs while supporting the Commonwealth’s clean energy goals, and we are pleased to see expansion of the concept statewide.” 

 

“With electrification of the heating sector in Massachusetts expected to continue progressing, an electric heat pump rate just makes sense for customers,” said Penni Conner, Executive Vice President of Customer Experience and Energy Strategy at Eversource. “This seasonal rate removes a key financial barrier to adopting heat pumps, which is higher winter electric usage, and allows customers with heat pumps to better manage their energy expenses while ensuring costs are shared equitably. Solutions like this are essential to achieving the Commonwealth’s clean energy goals while keeping affordability top of mind, and we appreciate the Administration’s support and focus on this critical issue.” 

 

“National Grid is committed to providing the safe, reliable, and affordable energy our customers expect,” said Bill Malee, Chief Customer Officer at National Grid. “We’re proud to team up with the Healey-Driscoll Administration and fellow Massachusetts utilities to offer a new winter heat pump rate—helping residential heat pump users save on electricity and manage their winter bills.” 

  

How It Works 

 

A heat pump is a heating and cooling system that moves heat indoors in the winter and draws heat outdoors in the summer. Because they transfer heat, rather than generating it, heat pumps can be up to three times as energy efficientas conventional boilers or furnaces. An air-source heat pump – the most common type of heat pump – can reduce your electricity use for heating by up to 75 percent compared to electric resistance heating, such as baseboard heaters. High-efficiency heat pumps also dehumidify better than standard central air conditioners, resulting in less energy usage and more comfort in summer months.  

 

These seasonal rates are lower than the standard base distribution rates from the electric utilities. The new rates for heat pump households will have no financial impact on other electric customers: non-heat pump households will not pay more for electricity this winter because of the new rate.   

 

For more information about the heat pump rate, please visit MassSave.com/heat-pump-rate. 

 

Massachusetts residents interested in upgrading to clean, all-in-one heating and cooling solutions are encouraged to take advantage of affordable, energy-efficient heat pumps and the new seasonal heat pump rate for their homes. Learn more at MassSave.com/heatpump.  

SNAP福利又現轉折 Healey州長責：只發一部分 川普回：政府不重開發放無據

麻州州長Maura Healey抨擊川普總統，同意發SNAP，卻只發一部分，罔顧人民生存。
（周菊子攝）

         （Boston Orange綜合編譯）在川普政府11月3日向法院匯報，將動用緊急資金支付11月份的SNAP（補充營養援助計劃）福利後，麻州州長奚莉（Maura Healey）發表聲明，直指該筆資金僅能部分涵蓋SNAP福利的全部金額，但川普政府卻已聲明不會動用現有的數十億美元第32條緊急資金來彌補全部缺口。

奚莉州長說，「川普政府剛剛承認了人們一直以來都知道的事實——錢一直都在，總統原本可以用這錢來防止美國人挨餓。人們及家庭不應該承受這樣的痛苦，川普總統也不應該要等法院下令，才肯像以前的每一任總統那樣，為美國家庭提供食物」。

川普政府的農業部在11月3日宣佈，將動用約55億美元的應急基金，以支付11月份的SNAP福利。但聯邦政府每月約需花費90億元來支付SNAP福利，所以這55億元只能付了實際所需的一半左右，

奚莉州長指出，川普政府還未告知各州將獲得多少SNAP資金以及何時發放。過渡援助部將盡快向SNAP受益人提供信息，包括透過mass.gov/SNAPupdates網站。有關面臨飢餓的家庭如何獲得幫助以及如何幫助有需要的鄰居的信息，請訪問mass.gov/SNAPfreeze網站。

川普總統在Truth Media上貼文，說除非政府開門，否則不能合法
發SNAP。（翻攝自Truth Media)

川普總統在社交媒體Truth Media上發文，説“我們的政府律師認為我們沒有法律授權用現有資金支付SNAP（補充營養援助計劃）的費用，而現在兩家法院就我們能做什麼和不能做什麼給出了相互矛盾的意見。我不想讓美國民眾挨餓，只因為激進的民主黨人拒絕做正確的事情，拒絕重新開放政府。因此，我已經指示我們的律師請求法院盡快澄清我們如何合法地為SNAP提供資金。由於民主黨人讓政府在每月付款日之前一直關閉，SNAP的發放已經被耽擱了足夠長的時間，即使我們立即得到指導，各州也需要時間來籌集資金，因此發放仍然會受到影響。如果法院給予我們適當的法律指導，我將非常榮幸地提供資金，就像我之前為軍人和執法人員支付工資一樣。民主黨人應該停止這種為了自身政治目的而傷害民眾的鬧劇，立即重新開放政府。如果您正在使用SNAP福利，請致電參議院的民主黨人，告訴他們立即重新開放政府！這是「愛哭鬼」查克舒默的辦公室電話號碼：（202）224-6542”。

路透社形容，這是川普在說，除非政府重新開門，這筆SNAP福利，就無法開始發放。

Governor Healey Issues Statement after Court Ruling Forces Donald Trump to Feed American Families 

BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey issued the following statement after the Trump Administration said that, following a Court order, they would use contingency funds to pay for SNAP benefits in November. This funding only partially covers the full amount of SNAP benefits, but the Trump Administration has stated that they will not use the billions in Section 32 contingency funds that are available and would cover the full gap. 

“The Trump Administration just admitted what we have known all along – this funding was available this entire time and the President could have been using it to prevent American families from going hungry. Families should never have been put through this, and it shouldn’t have taken a Court order to force President Trump to feed American families like every president before him,” said Governor Healey. “The Trump Administration is now committing to using contingency funding to at least partially cover SNAP benefits. We are awaiting clarity on how much and when those benefits will be made available. But the President should not stop there. President Trump should commit to fully funding SNAP benefits and make these full benefits available as soon as possible. I’m grateful for Attorney General Campbell and her colleagues for their work to secure this Court order and make sure American families don’t go hungry.” 

The Trump Administration still has not informed states about how much SNAP funding they will get and when it will be made available. The Department of Transitional Assistance will provide information to SNAP recipients as soon as possible, including at mass.gov/SNAPupdates. Information for how families facing hunger can get help and how to help your neighbors in need can be found at mass.gov/SNAPfreeze.  

Governor Healey Demands President Trump Feed American Families as He Posts That He Will Defy Court Order 

BOSTON – Moments after his administration notified Massachusetts that it would be providing reduced SNAP benefits to families this month, President Trump posted on social media that he would not be providing any SNAP benefits during the federal government shutdown. 

“President Trump is playing politics with people’s lives and their ability to feed their families, and it’s absolutely unacceptable,” said Governor Maura Healey. “The Trump administration has admitted that this funding is available right now, and instead Donald Trump is choosing to let veterans, children and seniors across Massachusetts and the country go hungry. He needs to follow the Court order and fund SNAP so people can feed their families.” 

Earlier today, the USDA provided guidance to states about the reduced SNAP allotments they will be implementing. The amount of benefits a household will receive depends on their circumstances. President Trump is cutting benefits for every single SNAP household by at least 50 percent, while many will see larger reductions and tens of thousands of families will receive no benefits.  

The Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) is continuing to review the USDA guidance and will provide updates to SNAP clients. Once funding is made available, DTA will work to load it onto cards as quickly as possible. Updates will be available at mass.gov/SNAPupdates. Information for how families facing hunger can get help and how to help your neighbors in need can be found at mass.gov/SNAPfreeze.