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As Reported by Paula J. Owen, The Worcester Telegram:
With all the benefits the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) brings to families, if EITC were a drug, it would be available in every pharmacy across the state, says Stephanie Ettinger de Cuba, executive director of Children’s Healthwatch.
Households Will Run Out of Home Heating Oil by end of January
The severe winter that we knew was coming is now here.
As Reported by Dick Lindsay, The Berkshire Eagle:
Gov. Charlie Baker should kick in $30 million in state money to help struggling households pay their heating bills this winter.
As reported by Haven Orecchio-Egresitz, The Berkshire Eagle:
WILLIAMSTOWN —When State Rep. Paul Mark was 12-years-old, his father was laid off on Christmas Eve.
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Federal Allocation Reduced by $11 million
Households Will Run Out of Home Heating Oil by end of January
The Massachusetts Association for Community Action (MASSCAP) held a press conference this morning on the steps of the State House in order to continue to urge Governor Charlie Baker and members of the Massachusetts legislature to include $30 million for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in the next FY 19 Supplemental Budget.
Association Requests $30 Million in the FY 19 Supplemental Budget to Head Off Public Health, Safety Crisis
The Massachusetts Association for Community Action (MASSCAP) is urging Governor Charlie Baker and members of the Massachusetts legislature to include $30 million for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in the next FY 19 Supplemental Budget.
As Reported by Scott Stafford, The Berkshire Eagle:
With the winter season bearing down on the Berkshires, the federal allotment that provides heating aid for lower income families has been cut by more than $11 million from last year’s allocation.
As Reported by Deb Allard, The Herald News, Fall River:
With winter on the way, Citizens for Citizens Inc.
A Focus on Fuel Assistance and Weatherization
MASSCAP, along with Citizens for Citizens and the network of Community Action Agencies in Massachusetts, will launch its annual statewide awareness campaign on heating help including fuel assistance and energy efficiency programs in advance of the cold weather.
