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Mass. says SNAP benefits restored after court win; urges continued charitable support
Summary
Governor Maura Healey said the Commonwealth successfully restored SNAP benefits to recipients’ EBT cards after winning a court ruling and applying for federal funds.
Governor Maura Healey said the Commonwealth successfully restored Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to recipients’ EBT cards after winning a court ruling and completing a federal funding application.
"We took the Trump administration to court, and we won," Healey said, crediting Attorney General Andrea Campbell and her team for the legal work and saying state staff moved quickly to apply for federal SNAP funds so payments could be issued. "As of this morning, I'm happy to report that those SNAP benefits have been fully funded. … Go out and buy the food that you need to feed your family," Healey told reporters.
Why it matters: State officials said the benefits lapse occurred during a…
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