Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey criticized the loss of $12.2 million in federal funding for a food program benefiting children, calling it impossible for the state to fully cover the gap.
The funding cut stems from Trump-era policies, and Healey expressed frustration over the impact on vulnerable families. The state is also addressing rising energy costs by offering a $50 credit to residents and planning long-term reductions in utility bills. These financial challenges were a key topic in a recent closed-door meeting among top state officials.
Healey's administration is working on solutions but acknowledges the difficulty of replacing lost federal support.
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It's infuriating that Trump-era policies are still hurting kids by cutting crucial food assistance—no child should have to go hungry because of political decisions. Governor Healey is right to call this out, but the fact that states have to scramble to fill the gap shows how broken our system is. We need a government that prioritizes people over tax breaks for the wealthy and corporations.
Typical Republican cruelty—cutting funding for kids’ food while handing tax breaks to the rich.
It’s ridiculous that we’re still dealing with the fallout from Trump-era policies that hurt kids and families. Cutting funding for a program that helps feed children is just cruel, and now states like Massachusetts are left scrambling to fill the gap. Healey is doing what she can, but this is exactly why we need strong federal programs that don’t leave vulnerable people behind. No child should have to go hungry because of political decisions made years ago.
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