The House Ways and Means Budget does not adopt the Governor’s proposal to fold the Committee for Public Counsel Services into the Executive Branch and eliminate bar advocates (contract attorneys), replacing them with 1000 new hires. It does attempt some cost-savings in indigent representation.
Budget and Local Aid Updates
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Chapter 90 Local Road Aid Finalized
The legislature today approved final Chapter 90 numbers, increasing aid by roughly 29% for most communities.
Increased Chapter 90 Highway Aid
Chapter 90 funding for the coming fiscal year is likely to be increased by 29%, which will provide a modest additional amount for each of my communities.
Presentation to the Belmont Board of Selectmen
In a presentation this evening to the Belmont Board of Selectmen, I will be discussing the outlook for local aid. I will also be discussing prospects for legislation on employee benefit costs and on education innovation.
Very helpful information on state aid
Will, thanks for posting the governor’s numbers in detail…and even in Excel. Very helpful as we try to forecast FY2012 revenue.
The Budget Conference Report
We passed the conference committee report this week. It now goes to the Governor’s desk for review.