Update on Coronavirus local aid as of August 2021.
Budget
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Massachusetts House, Senate Passes $261.6 Million FY 2021 Supplemental Budget
A press release from the offices of the Senate President and the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Payments Update
The American Rescue Plan (ARP) allocated funding to states, counties, and municipalities to cover costs incurred related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Logistics about the timeline for payments can be found here.
FY22 Chapter 90 Distribution
Yesterday the Senate passed a Chapter 90 authorization bill. Chapter 90 funds are the primary source of funding that the Commonwealth provides to cities and towns for road maintenance and repair.
MA Film Tax Credit
Over the past 90 days, more constituents have contacted me about the film tax credit than about any other issue. The credit will sunset next year if we do not vote to extend it or make it permanent. Some kind of change is likely to be made as part of the state budget bill that is currently under debate.
American Rescue Plan — Resources
Budget analysts across the country are working to figure out how the new federal relief package affects local budgets.