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
budget and local aid updates, community preservation act, financial outlook, local aid policy, priorities/requests, resources, revenue, taxes
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.
FY2012 Budget Priorities
I sent my annual priorities statement to the House Ways and Means Committee today.
Presentation to the Arlington Budget and Revenue Task Force.
Arlington has lost aid, but is still getting more aid than most comparable 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.