THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 2, 2024 Page 3 Legislature Passes Fiscal Year 2025 Budget $58B budget agreement provides for signifi cant levels of investment in education, regional equity, and transportation 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 Jessica Giannino State Representative B OSTON—7/19/24. Today, the Legislature enacted a $58 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25), resolving differences between the versions of the budget passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate earlier this year. The FY25 conference committee report maintains fi scal responsibility while delivering historic levels of investment in every level of education, transportation regional equity, workforce development and health care, refl ecting the Legislature’s ongoing commitment to delivering on aff ordability for residents and economic competitiveness for the Commonwealth. “At the start of this legislative session I called for a ‘Student Opportunity Plan’ that would build on our landmark Student Opportunity Act and expand access to quality public education to all our residents from cradle to career. With the adoption of this FY25 conference report, which includes universal free community college and comprehensive early education and care reform and fundJeff rey Rosario Turco State Representative ing, I’m thrilled to say that Massachusetts now has that comprehensive plan that will provide hope and opportunity to so many,” stated Senate President Karen E. Spilka (D-Ashland). “This budget is a vote of confi dence in every Massachusetts resident going to school, raising a family, and working to make ends meet—as well as strong blueprint for bring equity and opportunity to every region and resident of our state. I want to thank Chair Rodrigues, Vice Chair Friedman, Assistant Vice Chair Comerford, the committee, and all my Senate colleagues and staff for their thoughtful and collaborative work on this great budget, and our partners in the House that worked to bring this vision into reality.” “This budget takes a fi scally responsible approach to making meaningful investments in areas of signifi cant need. I’m proud of the fact that the FY25 budget allocates key funding to better support Massachusetts students and families, to increase access to aff ordable health care, and to provide Everett Aluminum Aluminum Everett 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 “Same name, phone number & address for over half a century. We must be doing something right!” •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Free Estimates •Fully Licensed •Roofing • Fully Insured • Replacement Windows www.everettaluminum.com Now’s the time to schedule those home improvement projects you’ve been dreaming about all winter! Lydia Edwards State Senator for a safer and more reliable public transportation system,” said House Speaker Ronald J. Mariano (D-Quincy). “I want to thank Chairman Aaron Michlewitz and my colleagues in the House, along with our partners in the Senate, for their hard work and critical input throughout this process, a collective eff ort that has helped to produce a strong and responsible FY25 budget.” “While this budget was the result of a lot of hard work, I would like to off er a sincere and heartfelt thank you to Senate President Spilka, whose stanch and compassionate leadership guided us through this process from the beginning. I’m glad to be able to work together as we endeavor to reshape our economy for the many challenges we continue to face in the new millennium. This agreement is refl ective of a responsive fi nal Fiscal Year 2025 budget that protects our long-term fi scal; health, makes substantial investments to move our economy forward, and cenMASS HOUSE | SEE Page 4 Celebrating 66 Years in Business! Summer is Here! Eastern Bank Building on Rte. 1S 605 Broadway, #301 * Saugus (781) 233-6844 www.bostonnorthdental.com Dr. Priti Amlani Dr. Bhavisha Patel * Restorative Dentistry * Cosmetic Dentistry * Implant Restoration * Zoom Whitening * Teeth in a Day - All on 6 * Invisalign * CEREC Crowns (Single Visit Crowns) * Root Canal Treatment * Sedation Dentistry ~ Full Mouth Rehabilitation ~ Before After
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