THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2025 Page 3 Massachusetts House Passes Fy26 Budget, Invests in Programs that Support Families Across Massachusetts Highlights include a record investment in the MBTA, local aid increases in education, and continued funding for universal school meals Special to Th e Advocate B OSTON — Wednesday, April 30, 2025 — Today, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed its Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) budget. Funded at $61.47 billion, nearly $500 million below Governor Maura Healey’s budget proposal, the House’s FY26 budget responds to the needs of residents, provides strong support for the Commonwealth’s cities and towns, and among many critical investments, includes significant funding for education, transportation, health care, housing, and workforce development. “The House’s FY26 budget makes key investments that better support Massachusetts students and families, that increase access to affordable health care, and that provide for a safer and more reliable public transportation system — all without raising taxes. In a moment of incredible uncertainty at the federal level, our budget is proof that government can be both fi scally responsible and an agent of good, the kind of government that our residents deserve,” said House Speaker Ronald J. Mariano (D-Quincy). “I want to thank Chairman Michlewitz and the House Committee on Ways and Means for working diligently to craft a budget that delivers results for our constituents, as well as all my colleagues in the House for their valued input.” “This budget builds off the successes of the last few years by prioritizing our residents. Whether it is greater investments into programs like housing stability, public transportation, or early education these initiatives are a refl ection of our shared values,” said Representative Aaron Michlewitz, Chair of the House Committee on Ways & Means (D-Boston). “By reinvesting in the people of the Commonwealth we will continue make our economy more competitive and equitable for years to come. I want to thank Speaker Mariano for his leadership during this budget process, as well as my Vice-Chairs Ann-Margaret Ferrante and Kipp Diggs, and the entire membership of the House for their thoughts and guidance over the last few months to make this a more successful and well-rounded budget.” “I’m proud that the House’s FY26 budget delivers real wins for Revere, Saugus, and communities across the Commonwealth. Locally, the 16th Suff olk is looking at investments in public safety and emergency services, as well as upgrades to social infrastructure. At large, this budget contains record investments in the MBTA, workforce development, and universal school meals. I want to thank Speaker Mariano and Chairman Michlewitz for their leadership in advancing a fi scally responsible, forward-looking budget that delivers for our residents,” said Representative Jessica Giannino (D-Revere). “As the Commonwealth addresses uncertain economic conditions, I was proud to vote for a House budget that continues unprecedented investments in both our schools and our transportation system while at the same time being fiscally responsible. The House budget also delivers on important public safety priorities by funding $75,000 for the Revere Police child safety grants and $25,000 for body cameras,” said Representative Jeffrey Rosario Turco (D-Winthrop). Due to responsible fiscal management, the House’s FY26 budget is balanced, and makes significant investments across several issue areas, without needing to include new taxes or tax increases nor drawing from the Stabilization Fund, which is set to reach $8.36 billion. “At a time when our partnership with the federal government is uncertain, the House recommitted to the values that make Massachusetts a leader in the nation, producing a fi scally responsible and balanced budget that MASS HOUSE | SEE Page 4 Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lien * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net
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