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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.

I hope you all had a wonderful November! As we look ahead to December and the New Year, there’s so much to look forward to across the district—holiday cheer, conversations with students, and celebrations of the individuals who make our community strong.

Massachusetts faced significant fiscal challenges entering Fiscal Year 2026, including rising health care costs, housing affordability concerns, transportation infrastructure needs, and uncertainty surrounding future federal funding. At the same time, residents continued to face high costs for housing, childcare, education, food, and health care.