Local Aid Warning
Recent actions by the United States House of Representatives may result in new cuts in all state accounts, including local aid.
View ArticleThe Budget Conference Report
We passed the conference committee report this week. It now goes to the Governor's desk for review.
View ArticleLocal Aid impact of New Federal Funds
These funds are flowing directly from the federal government through state executive branch agencies to schools. They are apparently not subject to legislative action at either the state or local level.
View ArticleLocal Aid News — State of the State
The flash news in the Governor's state of the state address was that he intends to file a budget (due next week) that preserves local aid at last year's level.
View ArticleLocal Aid Update
News reports of yesterday's closed-door house caucus -- to the effect that cuts of roughly 5% in local aid are likely -- are correct.
View ArticleFY2011 Budget Priorities
In my annual budget letter, I reinforced concern re local aid and health insurance reform and expressed a preference for a budget without earmarks.
View ArticleLocal Aid Further Update
According to a joint statement from House and Senate legislative leaders issued last night, local aid will be cut no more than 4% and all schools will receive foundation aid at a minimum. I will...
View ArticleHouse Ways and Means Budget Released
The House Ways and Means Committee has released its draft of the FY2011 budget.
View ArticleQuestions and Answers about the House Budget
The House begins its Fiscal 2011 budget debate next week. While we will seek to amend the budget in many ways, the major outlines of the budget are unlikely to change. Here are some answers to basic...
View ArticleA week of ironies
The House worked on the budget into the evening every day last week, finally finishing relatively early at about 6:30 on Friday night. The financial outlines of the budget remained unchanged -- rising...
View ArticleNew Stimulus funds for Arlington/Belmont?
Will, I am hearing Massachusetts stands to gain $400m in new Stimulus funds this year specifically for keeping or hiring Teachers. I understand this is part of an amendment to the Iraq/Afghanistan...
View ArticleThe Senate Ways and Means Budget — Local Aid
Local aid totals are unchanged for communities in the Senate Ways and Means budget.
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