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Governor Healey Announces Statewide Launch of EBT Chip Cards to Prevent SNAP Theft, Protect Tax Dollars

7/29/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Following successful pilot in Worcester, Massachusetts is fourth in the nation to roll out enhanced security feature

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DTA Investigation Uncovers Skimming Fraud Scheme in Summer Food Assistance Program

6/26/2026 Department of Transitional Assistance

DTA shut down theft in SUN Bucks program within days, referred case to feds for full investigation and accountability

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Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance Names La Colaborativa the 2026 Lauren Arms Ledwith Award Winner

4/28/2026 Department of Transitional Assistance

La Colaborativa supports hundreds of DTA clients and helps fight food insecurity in the Chelsea area

Speech

DTA Commissioner Michael Cole Delivers FY27 Budget Testimony

3/23/2026 Department of Transitional Assistance

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Michael Cole Appointed Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance

2/19/2026 Executive Office of Health and Human Services

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Governor Healey Responds to President Trump’s Threat to Punish States for Feeding Americans

11/09/2025 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

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Governor Healey Directs Full SNAP Benefits to be Processed Today

11/07/2025 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

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Ahead of November 1 SNAP Freeze, Governor Healey Launches New SNAP Resource Hub

10/30/2025 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Governor Healey advances $4 million to local food banks for November; United Response Fund has raised $1.3 million in one week

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Governor Healey Calls on President Trump to Continue SNAP Benefits

10/24/2025 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

1 million+ Massachusetts residents to miss SNAP payments in November due to Trump’s decision; 150,000+ Massachusetts residents to see reduced or cancelled benefits due to Trump and Congressional Republicans’ Big Beautiful Bill

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Funding to Increase Healthy Incentives Program

8/14/2025 Department of Transitional Assistance

HIP provides access to healthy, fresh foods for families while supporting local farmers

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Update on Upcoming Federal Changes

7/10/2025 Department of Transitional Assistance

Press Release

Healey-Driscoll Administration Offers Child Nutrition Programs This Summer

6/26/2025 Department of Transitional Assistance

SUN Bucks returns for a second year; Hundreds of Summer Eats sites available for kids across the state

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Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance’s New Bedford Office Moves to New Accessible Location

6/17/2025 Department of Transitional Assistance

The relocated New Bedford office sits along public transit routes and has ample on-street parking