THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 17, 2026 Page 5 Sen. DiDomenico secures direct investments for district in FY27 budget Budget completes Student Opportunity Act commitment, expands housing production and strengthens MBTA Special to Th e Advocate T hrough the recently signed Fiscal Year 2027 budget, Senator Sal DiDomenico, who is Assistant Majority Leader of the Massachusetts Senate, secured $650,000 for community organizations in the district and over $1 million for critical statewide programs that support those with ALS and organizations addressing gang and youth violence. Additionally, dozens of DiDomenico’s statewide priorities that he fought for, totaling hundreds of millions of dollars, were also included in this year’s budget. Without raising taxes on Massachusetts residents, this budget drives down costs for residents, boosts the state’s economy and adds to the state’s savings account. The plan makes record investments in public education, unlocks new housing production, strengthens the state’s public transportation systems and protects vulnerable residents from the impact of federal cuts. “This budget is a victory for people of all walks of life and income levels in my district and throughout the Commonwealth,” said Senator DiDomenico. “I am proud to bring millions of dollars to local and statewide organizations that provide vital services for residents across the • Art Lab Everett • The Loop Lab • East Cambridge Business Association Senator DiDomenico’s statewide amendments totaling over $1,000,000 will support: Senator Sal DiDomenico speaking from the rostrum in the Senate Chamber. (Courtesy Sen. DiDomenico’s Offi ce) communities I represent. These investments will help people put nutritious food on the table, expand access to essential government services, and support local projects that will improve lives and ensure all our children can build the bright futures they deserve.” Senator DiDomenico’s local amendments totaling $650,000 will support: • Community Action Programs Inter-City, Inc. • The Everett Haitian Community Center • John F. Kennedy Family Service Center, Inc. • East End House • Chelsea Black Community • Latinos Unidos en Massachusetts • Boston Housing Authority • Just A Start’s Biotechnology Careers Program • La Comunidad • Margaret Fuller Neighborhood House • Girls on the Run Greater Boston • Eliot Family Resource Center • Harvest on Vine • Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee • Transition House • Special Townies • Cambridge Nonprofit Coalition • Courageous Sailing Center • La Vida Scholars • Everett Community Growers • Community Safety: secured $500,000 in funding for the Shannon Community Safety Initiative to address gang and youth violence through strategies like social intervention, suppression and community mobilization. Currently, the program serves thousands of youth every year and funds anti-gang violence initiatives in 25 communities across Massachusetts. • ALS Home Care Services: directed $250,000 in the Senate Budget for the ALS Association of Massachusetts to provide home care services and essential equipment to patients living with ALS. During his speech on the Senate fl oor, DiDomenico spoke about his mom’s courageous battle with ALS and her enduring love for her family: “My Mom was the kindest, most selfless and most compassionate person I have ever known. We are hoping that one day there will be a cure, but until that happens the ALS Association continues to provide life-changing services and equipment that ensures individuals with ALS live with dignity and receive the support and care they deserve.” • Career Pathways for Life Sciences: brought in $250,000 for MassBioEd’s programming that will increase career pathways for the life sciences sector in his district and across the state. As Chair of the Life Sciences Caucus, it’s a priority of the Senator’s to ensure our life sciences sector is thriving, and importantly, that it is creating a pipeline for a diverse workforce fi lled with talented individuals from all our state’s many communities. • Supporting Nurses in Massachusetts: secured $190,000 for Bunker Hill Community College’s Boston Welcome Back Center. This innovative program ensures nurses trained in other places can get trained to become registered nurses here in Massachusetts. This is critical to ensuring the Commonwealth has all the trained professionals it needs to support patients. Senator DiDomenico’s statewide priorities included in this year’s budget: • Food and Economic Security: DiDomenico is greatly concerned about anti-hunger, food DIDOMENICO | SEE PAGE 7 MORE SUPP MORE SOLUTIONS. LESS WORR PP OLUTIONS. RR. Clear answers, faster decisions, and a t to get things done. We make it easy for Because here, easy means more. r o ge EverettBank.com
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