Massachusetts House Democrats propose a $57.9bn state budget for FY2025, with a 3.3% spending increase, focusing on education, child care, and emergency shelters.
Massachusetts House Democrats have proposed a $57.9bn state budget for fiscal year 2025, featuring a 3.3% increase in spending from the previous fiscal year. The budget includes $37m increase in education funding, $475m for child care, and $325m for emergency shelters. However, it faces challenges such as strained shelter systems and lower-than-expected tax revenues. The budget proposal aims to keep Massachusetts a competitive economic engine while addressing these challenges.
April 10, 2024
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