It is a relief that the Administration is finally agreeing to do the bare minimum and follow the law by using the #SNAP contingency reserve to partially fund November SNAP benefits & nutrition assistance in Puerto Rico & American Samoa.

“The administration could have, and should have, taken steps weeks ago to be ready to use these funds. To further delay will rip away vital food assistance from millions of low-income families right before the holidays.”

Today’s rulings confirm what’s been clear all along: the Administration has been sitting on billions of available dollars that it is legally required to use to fund November benefits for the 1 in 8 Americans who need SNAP to afford their groceries.

So proud to stand with @massedjustice.bsky.social and other partners today to advocate for adequately funding our public schools #fixtheglitch #publiceducation

If you want to a) fight back against the Trump administration, b) prevent huge cuts to MA health care + education, c) make huge corporations pay their fair share in taxes join us TOMORROW to stop the cuts with Corporate Fair Share. 📍: New Bedford 6:30 lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/z42ak...

At the MA state house today for the hearing on #LOHA bill that would give cities and towns the OPTION to assess a transfer fee on high-end real estate sales to fund local #affordablehousing #mapoli

Some #SNAP participants will begin to see their food assistance reduced or eliminated due to the Republican megabill, based on a memo from USDA on Friday outlining how states must begin implementing one of the new law’s SNAP cuts. fns.usda.gov/snap/admin/e...

Will raising state taxes on corporations push them to shift their businesses out of MA? No.❌ Our latest fact sheet explains why downsizing or relocating doesn't affect how much of a corporation's profits are taxed in our state. #mapoli Read it here:

🌱 PolicyTALKS panel announcement! Join us on Sept 16 to hear from Rep. Daniel Donahue, Sonia Chang-Díaz, Ulysses Youngblood, and Jessica Troe about state revenue + spending from cannabis sales, and if and how it's promoting equity. #mapoli Register today! buff.ly/7QTPF68

ICYMI - In our recent feature with #EmpoweredhostedbyMegRyan, Shanique Rodriguez of MA Voter Table speaks on the partnership between our organizations. We're proud to be a resource for communities and strive to uplift their voices in our work. #mapoli Watch: buff.ly/KgRKr0X

Budgets should build opportunity, not barriers. Meet the MassBudget team working towards more just and equitable funding for the public good in MA - featured on Empowered hosted by Meg Ryan. #OpportunityForAll #PolicyforPeople #mapoli Watch: buff.ly/Gq5PZMN

📢We're excited to announce one of two expert panels for PolicyTALKS on Sept. 16th! Join @phineasb.bsky.social, Rep. Carole Fiola, Dr. Rachel Volberg, and Marlene Warner as they discuss the gambling industry and how our state invests the revenue received from it. #mapoli Register: buff.ly/I9U08mB

🆕 The Special Legislative Commission to Study Poverty released its final report, outlining recommendations to expand economic mobility in MA. TY to Sen. @saldidomenico.bsky.social, Rep. Marjorie Decker, and all the commissioners that led this important work. #mapoli Read it here: buff.ly/vq0rS1I

Don't miss PolicyTALKS on Sept 16th! Join our very own Viviana Abreu-Hernández, @phineasb.bsky.social, and Jessica Troe as they discuss with panels of experts how state revenue from the cannabis and gambling industries is collected and invested. Register today and share! buff.ly/FBXfXjL

Testified today about how we need to restrict extreme and unreasonable rent increases by the real estate industry. Rent gouging is putting significant stress on our housing assistance programs and should be illegal. #mapoli

States are increasingly calling for special sessions this year, and it’s not just routine business. From addressing the impact of federal policy, to state tax debates, to shoring up disaster aid and political power plays, 2025 is shaping up to be a year of legislative overtime.🧵

Joining @aclum.bsky.social and many other advocates this morning to learn about ways we can partner to protect our rights #civilrights #saveourdemocracy #DemocracyUnderThreat #mapoli

From The Herald News: SRTA buses in Fall River and New Bedford will be fare-free for another year, thanks to Fair Share. Free-fare buses provide a vital service to the community and our research shows they're performing better, too. We're glad to see it continue. #mapoli #FairShareMA buff.ly/UYfLepY

This isn’t just a budget change, it’s a fundamental shift. For the first time ever, states will be required to pay for SNAP benefits, shifting billions in costs from the federal government to state budgets already stretched thin. Learn more in FRAC's newest blog: frac.org/blog/shiftin...

We’ve contributed to numerous policy successes that have improved the quality of life of people across MA. To learn more about how we use research and data to build a thriving Commonwealth, watch our video feature w/ Empowered hosted by Meg Ryan: buff.ly/BUQSR7W #MApoli #PolicyforPeople

Today, President Trump signed a bill into law that will eliminate $1.1B of federal funding for public media. This devastating act tipped the threat against journalism in America into a crisis. Millions depend on the NPR Network. Now, we’re counting on you. Donate here: n.pr/458sOhq

🎉 Registration for our next PolicyTALKS event is now live! Join us on Sept. 16th for a set of discussions on state revenue from the cannabis and gambling industries. We hope to see you there, in-person or online! #mapoli #statebudget More info/register: buff.ly/ia9r36G

I’m proud to work at @massbudget.bsky.social We do research, policy anaysis & advocacy with a focus on racial and economic justice. We need our work now more than ever. Check out our new feature showcasing our work. You might see a familiar face 😉 #mapoli

Happy birthday to Common Start! I’m so proud of the incredible progress we’ve made toward more #affordable & accessible #childcare #mapoli

Violation of taxpayer confidentiality is blatantly illegal. The IRS must safeguard tax filing information, including that of ITIN holders, who are vital community members and economic contributors being targeted by ICE. @childrenshw.bsky.social #mapoli

Sharing a budget win for nonprofit-sector workers across Massachusetts: greater access to saving for retirement. #mapoli Read MassBudget's testimony in support expanding access to the CORE plan from earlier this year: buff.ly/a8vQXTL and the release from the MA Treasurer's office: buff.ly/AnCAw26

“I’m afraid that the budget is not going to be enough once the federal cuts materialize, particularly for the children that need more support to be successful.” - MassBudget President Viviana Abreu-Hernández in the @bostonglobe.com buff.ly/gTNR6Ox

About 22 million people will face steep premium hikes and 4 million could lose health coverage altogether in 2026 unless policymakers extend enhanced premium tax credits. #GreatRead via @cnbc.com: www.cnbc.com/2025/07/11/a...

The wait is over! Our segment on Empowered hosted by Meg Ryan is now airing nationally. We couldn’t be more excited to share the news with you today! Watch now: buff.ly/MjPAdMp @pbsnews.org @wgbh.org #documentary #SocialChange #MassachusettsBudget #OpportunityForAll #PromotingEquity

We're thrilled to be featured on Empowered - with our segment airing nationally next week! Follow us to see the segment.

Something is coming. Follow along at @massbudget.bsky.social to see what we created thanks to Empowered 🎥 #racialjustice #economicjustice #socialjustice #mapoli

"At MassBudget, we believe it is vital for our state to use all resources possible to meet this moment. This starts with helping the hundreds of thousands of people in MA who will lose healthcare and food access." -Viviana Abreu-Hernandez

I’m so grateful to our MA Delegation for their tireless work and support #mapoli

#Justice for all… “The President’s agenda and this bill further worsens racial and income inequities, rolling back decades of historic advances that were moving the United States toward being a better country for all.” @massbudget.bsky.social

Plan to make “because of the bill the Republicans in Congress passed” a permanent part of your vocabulary.

The passage of the budget reconciliation bill is a significant setback for people and communities facing barriers to accessing the food and resources they need to thrive. 📰 Our full statement: bit.ly/4kji0S8

The cuts Congress just approved for #Medicaid and #SNAP aren’t just numbers. They’re grandparents who won’t be able to see a doctor. Kids who won’t have food to eat. Families who won’t be able to afford necessities. All to give tax breaks to the wealthy! Make it make sense!

The FY 2026 Conference budget represents a victory for equity with investments in fare-free bus service. 🚌 #MassForEquality #PolicyforPeople #mapoli

➡️Some communities should direct a larger portion toward housing, but it would create a tiny fraction of the 200k affordable units needed. ➡️Most communities seeking a real estate transfer fee on high end transactions are already collecting the maximum CPA $ allowed.

🏡NEW: Our latest report shows the need for new local revenue for affordable housing, and why existing sources aren’t enough. As one of the wealthiest states in the nation, MA can afford to ensure stable housing for all residents. #mapoli Read more: buff.ly/EyTg2bI

Yesterday, the Conference Committee released their FY2026 budget proposal, allocating $61 billion in spending for the Commonwealth. #mapoli Read our first reaction and our analysts' first dive into the details, highlighting Fair Share spending and more: buff.ly/l7VsOnN

New Congressional Budget Office (CBO) numbers confirm what we already knew – the reconciliation bill is getting worse, not better. The Senate bill will cut health care more deeply than the House bill and leave more people uninsured. www.cbo.gov/publication/...

"It shocks the conscience that Senate Republican leaders saw the impacts of the House bill — 16 million more people uninsured and millions losing help buying groceries, including families with children — and chose to double down." - @sharonparrott.bsky.social www.cbpp.org/press/statem...

NEW: The Senate version of One Big Beautiful Bill is one big ugly transfer of wealth from low-income families to the rich. Americans struggling to get by will pay more for groceries & health care so the highest income families can get big tax cuts. This isn’t shared sacrifice.

The latest Senate Republican plan retains a deeply harmful provision that tramples over state rights’ to make decisions about how to use their own funds to ensure their state residents can access comprehensive health coverage.

Senate Republicans are rushing to pass a bill that would take #SNAP food assistance away entirely from millions of low-income people & cut food benefits for millions more. Some states could even end SNAP entirely. But Senators still have time to reject these harmful policies.

Sen. R leaders tinkered w/ some provisions as they rush to vote on the reconciliation bill but its harm remains: millions would lose coverage, access to needed care & accrue medical debt, leading to more avoidable deaths, uncompensated care & rural hospital closures. www.cbpp.org/press/statem...