Baker Seeks $45.5M Budget OK; Will Veto Tax HikesThe 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.State House News Service
No Recess Until State Budget in Place [OPINION]The Massachusetts Legislature should not budge from Beacon Hill until a budget is in place. Period. Barry Richard
Bill Would Shield New Bedford From Paying SSA LossesThe 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. Mary Serreze
Sen. Montigny Says State $1.1B COVID Aid Package Will Help New BedfordThe Democratic Senator said he procured an additional $250,000 for coronavirus testing and PPE. Mary Serreze
New Taunton State Rep Says School Budgets An IssueCarol Doherty's home city is looking at a $4.5 million school funding budget gap this year. State House News Service
Gov. Charlie Baker Boosts K-12 Education by $300 Million in Fiscal 2021 State BudgetThe FY2021 budget also recommends higher charter school reimbursements - welcome news for many public school districts. State House News Service
Historic New Bedford School to Get State Renovation CashRep. Antonio Cabral secured $250,000 from the state supplemental budget. Mary Serreze
Baker Signs Budget Without VetosThe Massachusetts Legislature this year was the last in the country to finalize a spending plan and send it to the governor.State House News Service
Bills Await Action on Beacon HillPending legislation includes banning tackle football till the eighth grade and okaying the online sale of lottery tickets. Associated Press
Hacks Line Up to Take Credit [OPINION]The delegation scrambles to take credit individual credit for the budget.Barry Richard