7004-9030: Incorporate Language Changes and Increase Total Funding for AHVP to $30M ($18.8M + Prior Appropriations Continued)

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Written By Emily Combs

Champions: Rep. Decker, Rep. Consalvo, and Sen. Eldridge

People with disabilities are more than twice as likely to be homeless than their nondisabled peers. The Alternative Housing Voucher Program (AHVP) provides mobile housing vouchers to low-income individuals with disabilities between the ages of 18 and 60. The FY24 budget (and Governor Healey’s H.2 for FY25) included several changes to the language of the line item. These changes have increased the flexibility, usability, and usefulness of the vouchers. We support retaining that language, and the addition of “Prior Appropriations Continued” to keep money with the program.

Emily Combs

Lead Designer, HALO 22

As Lead Designer at HALO 22, Emily brings a sharp eye for detail and over a decade of experience across screen, print, and brand work. When she isn't designing, you'll find her deep in a sci-fi novel, baking something chocolatey, or hanging out with her cats.

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