New Bedford Rep. Cabral Files Migrant Assistance Bill
New Bedford State Rep. Antonio Cabral has filed legislation that would provide cash and nutritional assistance for migrants residing in Massachuset...
New Bedford State Rep. Antonio Cabral has filed legislation that would provide cash and nutritional assistance for migrants residing in Massachusetts.The bill, introduced on Jan. 19, would direct the Department of Transitional Assistance to provide cash assistance and benefits for migrants legally residing in Massachusetts.Those with young children, pregnant women and caretakers would be more likely to receive these benefits.The bill also calls for nutritional assistance benefits for immigrants eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).