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The state budget is one of the Legislature’s most important responsibilities because it determines how Massachusetts invests taxpayer dollars to support residents, communities, and essential public services.

The Commonwealth received additional revenue from the Fair Share surtax approved by Massachusetts voters in 2022, creating an opportunity to make targeted investments in areas that directly affect residents and communities.

Massachusetts continues to face significant needs in both public transportation and public education. Aging transportation infrastructure, transit reliability challenges, local road and bridge maintenance needs, and workforce shortages have created demands for additional transportation investments across the Commonwealth.