The Senate Ways and Means budget is out. Get the SWM press release and links to budget details here.
FY13
local aid in House FY2013 budget
I’m glad the local aid is being increased, but I’m very concerned about the cuts being made to other services that need to be funded at a state level, like gang violence prevention. Mental health, the area in which I work, is still being badly hurt by previous cuts which have not yet been restored, […]
Transportation Bond Bill Passes Senate with Funding for Localities
On Thursday, the Senate passed legislation to provide funding to continue current transportation-related projects through Fiscal Year 2013. The Chapter 90 funds appropriated by this bill for local projects, including roadway and bridge repairs, will support the infrastructure of the Commonwealth’s cities and towns. This appropriation of $200 million (equivalent to last year’s appropriation) represents […]
House Ways and Means Local Aid Numbers, FY2013 Budget
The House Ways and Means Committee has released its draft budget. The draft increases both General Government and Chapter 70 aid. If we are able to hold these increases on the Senate side, all of my communities will benefit.
FY2013 Statement of Budget Priorities
I transmitted today my annual statement of budget priorities to the Senate Ways and Means Chair.
Local Aid Changes
The Governor released local aid numbers last week. Most communities see little change, but a few communities, including Arlington, see substantial Chapter 70 increases.