There is a lot that I like about the budget proposal that will be on the Senate floor shortly, but I hope we can add more funding for the MBTA.
Budget
budget and local aid updates, community preservation act, financial outlook, local aid policy, priorities/requests, resources, revenue, taxes
FY26 Budget Priorities Letter to Senate Ways and Means
Senator Brownsberger’s letter outlining his budget priorities for Fiscal Year 2026 to the Chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means.
Boston Property Tax Bills
This post is a reference document to support the conversation about Boston property tax bills.
Boston Tax Shift Bill
I have reached the conclusion that we should lay aside Boston’s tax shift proposal.
FY25 Budget Finalized
On Friday, the legislature approved the results of negotiations between the branches on the FY 25 Budget. The approved compromise now sits on the Governor’s desk for review.
Senate Budget Draft
Last week, the Senate Ways and Means Committee released its draft of the state budget for FY25. The Committee prepared the attached overview which I pass on to you with permission.