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Investing in Education, Transportation, Housing, and Massachusetts Communities

What Problem Was This Bill Trying to Solve? Each year, the Legislature must reconcile outstanding obligations and funding needs that arise after the annual budget is enacted. This process helps ensure that critical state programs and services remain funded and that unexpected costs are addressed in a fiscally responsible manner. In Fiscal Year 2025, Massachusetts faced funding needs in several areas, including health care, public education, transportation, housing, public saf