Baker Seeks $45.5M Budget OK; Will Veto Tax Hikes
The governor's budget leans heavily on one-time revenues, including $1.8 billion in federal funding and a $1.35 billion withdrawal from the state's $3.5 billion "rainy day" fund.
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No Recess Until State Budget in Place [OPINION]
The Massachusetts Legislature should not budge from Beacon Hill until a budget is in place. Period.
Bill Would Shield New Bedford From Paying SSA Losses
The Steamship Authority could see a $26 million deficit this year, and the SSA's five port communities were on the hook for any red ink.
Montigny Says State $1.1B COVID Aid Package Will Help New Bedford
The Democratic Senator said he procured an additional $250,000 for coronavirus testing and PPE.
New Taunton State Rep Says School Budgets An Issue
Carol Doherty's home city is looking at a $4.5 million school funding budget gap this year.
Gov. Charlie Baker Boosts K-12 Education by $300 Million
The FY2021 budget also recommends higher charter school reimbursements - welcome news for many public school districts.
Historic New Bedford School to Get State Renovation Cash
Rep. Antonio Cabral secured $250,000 from the state supplemental budget.
Gov. Baker Signs Fiscal 2020 State Budget
The Massachusetts Legislature this year was the last in the country to finalize a spending plan and send it to the governor.
Controversial Bills Await Action on Beacon Hill
Pending legislation includes banning tackle football till the eighth grade and okaying the online sale of lottery tickets.
Hacks Line Up to Take Credit [OPINION]
The delegation scrambles to take credit individual credit for the budget.