Patrick-Murray Administration Announces Increase in Heating Assistance Benefit for Massachusetts Residents - January 6, 2012

Massachusetts receives additional $21.8 million in Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program funds, raising the maximum benefit level

BOSTON – Wednesday, January 4, 2012 -- The Patrick-Murray Administration today announced an additional $21.8 million for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), increasing the maximum benefit to help low-income residents in Massachusetts heat their homes this winter. The additional funding, bringing the total Massachusetts allocation to $99.5 million, follows continued advocacy by the Administration for maximum funding for the program this year.

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