Massachusetts House Proposes $58 Billion Budget, Prioritizing Education and Infrastructure

The budget plan includes significant allocations for school funding and transit, but cuts emergency shelter funding amid a migrant crisis.

The Massachusetts House budget for FY25 nears $58 billion, focusing on education and transportation without broad-based tax increases.
$500 million allocated to the emergency shelter system, half of what is needed according to the Healey administration.
Education funding sees a boost with $6.9 billion in direct aid to school districts, continuing the commitment from a 2019 overhaul.
Child care grants to be made permanent, with $475 million dedicated to supporting providers, prioritizing those serving disadvantaged children.
Millionaires tax to fund significant portions of the budget, including $330 million for transit and $175 million for child care grants.