THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2025 Page 3 MASS. HOUSE PASSES SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET TO CLOSE FISCAL YEAR 2025 Bill addresses budget defi ciencies and makes new, limited investments in health care, life sciences, and sports and entertainment B OSTON — Wednesday, October 15, 2025 — Today, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed a supplemental budget to address defi ciencies, to make new necessary investments, and to close the books on Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25). The legislation appropriates $2.25 billion in gross spending, at a net cost to the state of $750 million, representing a reduction of almost $200 million from the Governor’s original proposal. “This supplemental budget closes the books on FY25, and aims to fortify the Commonwealth’s fi nances, bolster economic development, and ensure continued access to critical health care services,” said House Speaker Ronald J. Mariano (DQuincy). “In the face of unrelenting attacks from the Trump Administration that will strip health insurance coverage from millions of Americans and deny access to lifesaving vaccinations, this supplemental budget will help vulnerable residents prepare for, and avoid, a lapse in coverage, and ensure continued access to vaccines for every child in Massachusetts. I want to thank Chairman Michlewitz for his hard work, and all my colleagues in the House for recognizing the importance of the investments that are included in this legislation.” “This supplemental budget will close the books on FY25 in a balanced and fi scally responsible manner. By making critical investments into much needed programs in healthcare, education, and housing to name a few, the Commonwealth will be in a strong fi scal position for FY 26 and beyond,” said Representative Aaron Michlewitz, Chair of the House Committee on Ways & Means (D-Boston). “I want to thank Speaker Mariano for his dedication to these issues, as well as all my House colleagues for supporting this initiative.” “I’m proud that the House has passed H.4601, which incorporates my legislation to include State Police offi cers in the Commonwealth’s violent injuJessica Giannino State Representative ry disability benefits and updates key statutory language to strengthen and clarify the law. These changes represent a signifi cant legislative win, ensuring our statutes refl ect both the seriousness of catastrophic injuries sustained in the line of duty and the need for fairness and clarity in their application,” said Representative Jessica Ann Giannino (D-Revere). “I’m deeply grateful to Speaker Mariano and Chairman Michlewitz for their leadership and partnership, and to my colleagues in the House for advancing this important measure to better support those who put themselves in harm’s way to keep our communities safe.” “I am pleased to have voted for the House closeout budget. This budget takes important steps to support our critical health care system in very challenging times while also investing resources to housing, public safety and so many other important areas that aff ect the lives of residents of Winthrop and Revere,” said State Representative Jeff rey Rosario Turco (D. Winthrop). The bill passed today appropriates $10 million for Health Care for All to conduct a public awareness campaign, and to conduct health coverage enrollment assistance for communities at risk of losing health care coverage as a result of the new Medicaid reporting requirements that were put in place by President Trump and Congress through the One Big Beautiful Jeff rey Rosario Turco State Representative Bill Act. It invests $10 million for the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center, and includes $5 million in grants to reproductive health care providers. It also invests $15 million for a new Sports and Entertainment Fund grant program, for which $10 million will be set aside for the events related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The bill passed today also includes a policy section which authorizes the Department of Public Health Commissioner to determine routine childhood immunizations and vaccination schedules, rather than relying on the recommendations of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. In addition to the appropriations, the bill also invests in the 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 IF A CITY COUNCILLOR TELLS YOU THE TRUTH, THEY CARE ABOUT YOU . . . IF THEY TELL YOU WHAT YOU WANT TO HEAR, THEY CARE ABOUT THEMSELVES! I ALWAYS TELL YOU THE VOTE TUESDAY NOVEMBER 4, 2025 ANTHONY T. ZAMBUTO 5TH NAME ON THE BALLOT PAID POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT PAID FOR BY THE COMMITTEE TO ELECT ANTHONY T. ZAMBUTO
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