Page 4 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 20, 2026 Sen. Lewis to host ‘Massachusetts Budget 101’ Community Conversation S tate Senator Jason Lewis was pleased to announce that he will be convening a Community Conversation to discuss how the $60 billion+ Massachusetts state budget is drafted each year, how funding decisions are made and how your voice can be heard. He will be joined by Christopher Marino, the Assistant Secretary for Budget at the Executive Office for Administration and Finance, and Dr. Viviana M. Abreu-Hernández, the President of MassBudget, a public policy research and advocacy organization. “Community Conversation: Massachusetts Budget 101” will take place virtually on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend. The event will be livestreamed on the Senator’s YouTube channel, where viewers will be able to participate in the live chat. A recording will also be available after the event. The event can be streamed at https://bit.ly/MassBudget101 The panel’s discussion will include the budget drafting schedule, impacts of federal funding cuts and how Fair Share revenue is being used by the state to support education Established 1978 Mid-grade Regular 2.67 3.37 3.68 $3.47 Full Service ULS $3.48 9 Order online at angelosoil.com Kerosene Now Available! and transportation. There will be ample opportunity during the event for attendees to provide feedback and ask questions of Senator Lewis and the panelists. If you have any questions about this event or need further details, please contact the Office of Senator Lewis at Jason.Lewis@ masenate.gov or 617-722-1206. Previous Community Conversations hosted by Senator Lewis have addressed a wide range of timely topics, including housing affordability, public education, racial justice, public transportation, mental health and addiction, and challenges facing senior citizens and veterans. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma Grab this rate before it’s gone! LOCK-IN TODAY: 4.00% APY*24-Month CD *Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate as of the date posted and is subject to change without notice. APY assumes the interest remains on deposit until maturity. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. A minimum of $500 is required to open a Certificate of Deposit and earn the advertised APY. 419 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 771 SALEM ST. LYNNFIELD, MA 01940 331 MONTVALE AVE. WOBURN, MA 01801 EVERETTBANK.COM 617-387-1110 781-776-4444 781-281-9092 MEMBER FDIC | MEMBER DIF ALL DEPOSITS ARE INSURED IN FULL. FLEET CARD Check Out Our LOW PRICES!
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