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As Massachusetts faced rising costs and uncertainty surrounding changes at the federal level, the state needed to ensure continued access to essential programs and services while maintaining fiscal responsibility. The supplemental budget provides funding for programs facing shortfalls while making strategic investments to support residents and strengthen the Commonwealth’s financial position.

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.