Page 6 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, July 31, 2026 Malden legislators secure $885,000 for numerous local priorities in state budget Special to The Advocate S tate Senator Jason Lewis and State Representatives Paul Donato, Steven Ultrino and Kate Lipper-Garabedian were pleased to announce that they secured $885,000 for various local priorities in Malden as part of the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) Massachusetts state budget. On July 1, 2026, the House of Representatives and Senate enacted the budget, and on July 9 Governor Maura Healey signed it into law. Without raising taxes on residents, the $63.4 billion FY27 state budget is a fiscally responsible blueprint to drive down costs for residents and boost the state’s economy. The plan delivers record levels of investments in public education and local aid for cities and towns, unlocks new housing production, strengthens the state’s public transportation systems and protects vulnerable residents from the impact of federal cuts. The budget also reconvenes the Foundation Budget Review Commission to examine the K-12 public school funding formula to assess how the state can support municipalities by addressing rising costs in special education, student transportation, personnel and healthcare. Within the FY27 budget, Senator Lewis and Representatives Donato, Ultrino and Lipper-Garabedian secured funding for the following projects in Malden: • $150,000 to Portal To Hope Summer is Here! 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Equal Housing Opportunity. eral budget. “I’m proud that this budget delivers critical funding to our public schools and communities, reconvenes the Foundation Budget Review Commission to investigate new ways to ensure adequate and equitable funding for all school districts, and makes our state more affordable for working families with significant investments in housing, healthcare, and childcare,” said Senator Lewis. “I’m especially pleased that Representatives Donato, Ultrino, and Lipper-Garabedian and I were able to secure funding for Housing Families, public park improvements, and many other local initiatives.” “I am so appreciative of the Malden Delegation and the work we have done to acquire these various earmarks during this tough budget season,” said Representative Donato. “These earmarks will not only greatly benefit the city, but they will create positive improvements for the constituents in our respective districts. I look forward to continuing to advocate for Malden and all its needs.” “This budget is a testament to the Commonwealth’s commitment to delivering critical services and financial support to communities across the state, despite devastating federal funding cuts and continued hostility from the federal government,” said Representative Ultrino. “I’m proud to have worked alongside Representatives Donato and Lipper-Garabedian, as well as Senator Lewis, to secure $885,000 in funding for the City of Malden and its community partners. From youth career development programs to local infrastructure improvements, these earmarks will support a wide range of important community initiatives and make a meaningful difference in the lives of Malden residents. I also want to sincerely thank Speaker Ron Mariano, Senate President Karen Spilka, and House Ways and Means Chair Aaron Michlewitz for their leadership throughout the budget process.” “The FY27 budget is a powerful reflection of our values and priorities as a Commonwealth, including addressing affordability for residents while protecting our most vulnerable residents from the harmful impact of federal cuts,” said Representative Lipper-Garabedian. “In Massachusetts, we recognize the value of public education, as reflected by the implementation of the final year of the Student Opportunity Act. This budget also includes significant investments in affordable housing, healthcare, public transportation, and municipal aid. At the local level, I am proud to have secured $885K in earmarks alongside Representative Ultrino, Representative Donato, and Senator Lewis that prioritize these values and support Malden residents.” Malden students make Q4 Honor Roll at BC High The following local students made the Q4 Honor Roll at BC High for the 2025-2026 school year. Please join us in celebrating their accomplishments! Malden students: Devon Noung, Honors, Class of 2029; Theodore Marion-Brown, High Honors, Class of 2029. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/ Advocate.news.ma FLEET CARD Check Out Our LOW PRICES!
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