The state budget Governor Maura Healey signed on July 4th for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 reflects both caution in the face of federal funding threats and the new possibilities for investment in education and transportation made viable by surging revenue from the Fair Share surtax.| Mass. Budget and Policy Center
The Conference Committee’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget proposal, released Sunday, June 29, allocates over $61 billion in spending for the Commonwealth. Below, MassBudget shares our preliminary analysis of the proposal. Click here to read our statement in response to the proposal put forward by the Conference Committee. Additional Fair Share Revenue Supports Critical Education and […] The post Preliminary Analysis: FY 2026 Conference Committee Budget Proposal appeared first on Mass. Budget a...| Mass. Budget and Policy Center
Coming after the House finalized their budget proposal the week prior, the Senate Ways and Means (SWM) Committee released their proposal, outlining a plan to spend over $61.3 billion for the upcoming fiscal year beginning July 1. The post MassBudget’s Statement on the FY 2026 Conference Budget appeared first on Mass. Budget and Policy Center.| Mass. Budget and Policy Center
The House Ways and Means Committee's FY 2026 budget proposal, released Wednesday, April 16th, allocates $61.4 billion in spending for the Commonwealth. This is MassBudget's first dive into the details.| Mass. Budget and Policy Center
The HWM FY 2026 budget proposal illustrates the importance of the Fair Share surtax which allows for continued and increased investment in essential areas of education and transportation. It also highlights the need for additional revenue to support our state's most vulnerable residents.| Mass. Budget and Policy Center
Today, Governor Maura Healey released her proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026. We are encouraged to see critical investments supported by those who can most afford it, but there is still more to do to meet the needs of families in crisis.| Mass. Budget and Policy Center