state budget

The education funding, often referred to as Chapter 70, totals just over $199 million, a 14.6% increase over fiscal year 2022.

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.

The Massachusetts Legislature should not budge from Beacon Hill until a budget is in place. Period.

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.

The Democratic Senator said he procured an additional $250,000 for coronavirus testing and PPE.

Carol Doherty's home city is looking at a $4.5 million school funding budget gap this year.

The FY2021 budget also recommends higher charter school reimbursements - welcome news for many public school districts.

Rep. Antonio Cabral secured $250,000 from the state supplemental budget.

The Massachusetts Legislature this year was the last in the country to finalize a spending plan and send it to the governor.

Pending legislation includes banning tackle football till the eighth grade and okaying the online sale of lottery tickets.