Page 4 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2025 MASSACHUSETTS HOUSES PASSES HIGHER EDUCATION BOND BILL The BRIGHT Act authorizes $3.65 billion to modernize Massachusetts’ public colleges and universities B OSTON – Tuesday, November 18, 2025 – The Massachusetts House of Representatives today passed the BRIGHT Act, authorizing approximately $3.65 billion in capital investment to modernize Massachusetts’ public colleges and universities and support the state’s academic, research, workforce and climate goals. Originally filed by Governor 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only:Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Tuesdays & W Entree, Tuesdays & Wednesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s Scan & Follow Us on Facebook!Scan & Follow Us on Facebook! Healey, the bill is financed by 10-year special obligation bonds that are backed by Fair Share surtax revenue. These funds will be used to address deferred maintenance, modernization projects, and decarbonization across higher education institutions. “The BRIGHT Act will ensure that students across the state learn and train in modern, high-quality campus facilities, while strengthening Massachusetts’ competitiveness in research and innovation,” said House Speaker Ronald J. Mariano (D-Quincy). “Building on the Commonwealth’s increases in student fi nancial aid, and on our commitment to making higher education more accessible and affordable, especially for low-income students, Massachusetts is undertaking a generational reinvestment in educating our residents and strengthening our higher education system. I would like to thank Representatives Michlewitz, Rogers and Finn for their work on this bill, my colleagues for supporting it, and Governor Healey for her www.810bargrille.com Cedar impression half rounds Harvey Vinyl Replacement Windows Custom Aluminum Trim work Windows & Doors Top quality Vinyl Siding! •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Roofing •Free Estimates •Replacement Windows •Fully Licensed •Fully Insured Everett Aluminum Supplies Celebrating 66 Years in Business Since 1958! commitment to this eff ort.” “The BRIGHT Act will help usher in a new era for public higher education in Massachusetts,” Representative David M. Rogers (D- Cambridge), House Chair of the Joint Committee on Higher Education. “Under Speaker Mariano’s leadership, the House has created free community college, exponentially increased fi nancial aid, and now the BRIGHT Act invests nearly $3.65 billion in public higher education campuses statewide. This new investment will: address essential campus infrastructure needs; develop modern learning spaces; and decrease reliance on fossil fuels.” “The $3.65 billion BRIGHT Act, bonded through a new special obligation fund and backed by Fair Share revenues, will modernize every public higher education campus in Massachusetts,” said Representative Michael J. Finn (D-West Springfi eld), House Chair of the Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets. “This investment will spur economic development creating goodpaying jobs, and deliver cleaner, state-of-the-art facilities that will prepare our students to lead in a competitive, sustainable future. I thank Speaker Mariano and House Leadership for prioritizing this landmark legislation and ensuring Massachusetts remains a national leader in public higher education.” “As a Salem State University graduate, I’m deeply proud to support this long-overdue investment in the future of our public campuses. The BRIGHT Act doesn’t just upgrade buildings, it strengthens our workforce, our economy, and our communities by expanding access to high-quality, aff ordable education. This commitment ensures that students today will have the same, if not better, opportunities than the ones that helped shape my career,” said Representative Jessica Ann Giannino (D-Revere). “Education is the great equalizer. This bill will allow for signifi cant capital improvements to our public educational institutions which will foster increased economic growth and improved and expanding learning opportunities. I am pleased that the House came together to pass this legislation,” said Representative Jeffrey Rosario Turco (D-Winthrop). The investments included in the bill create a long-term, statewide strategy for addressing aging facilities while aligning campuses with the state’s workforce, economic development, and climate goals. The bill also streamlines capital project delivery, expands the role of the Massachusetts EDUCATION | SEE Page 6 Monogram D4 Double siding
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