Trump admin terminates $90 million in disaster prevention aid for Mass.

Gov. Maura Healey criticized the Trump administration for canceling $90 million in disaster prevention aid for Massachusetts, stating that it endangers the safety of communities. The funding cut affected projects such as making Moakley Park more resilient to coastal flooding. Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll joined Healey in expressing frustration over the decision, emphasizing the importance of federal support for resilience efforts in the face of natural disasters. The cancellation of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program by FEMA drew backlash from state officials, who highlighted the impact on critical projects aimed at protecting communities from future risks. The discontinuation of the program was justified by FEMA as a move to eliminate what they deemed as ineffective spending, while local leaders and representatives criticized the decision for jeopardizing vital initiatives and putting communities at risk.