Editorial: Lawmakers not only punctual, but open as well

Mass. finally has an on-time state budget: 3 big things to know about the $61B plan

Massachusetts lawmakers approved their earliest budget in nearly a decade on Monday, sending a $61 billion, policy-packed spending blueprint to Gov. Maura Healey for her final say.

Legislature sends $61B budget to Healey

BOSTON —The Legislature on Monday tossed the budget hot potato to Gov. Maura Healey, approving an annual spending bill on the earliest date in nearly a decade as Congress hurtles toward major spending cuts that could force significant revisions to…

Editorial: Lawmakers not only punctual, but open as well

Will wonders never cease. Our state Legislature, well known for the glacial pace of its budget deliberations, defied that reputation by actually agreeing on a fiscal year spending plan ahead of schedule. On Sunday, the Legislative committee responsible for reconciling the differences between the House and Senate budget proposals announced an agreement on a $61 billion spending plan. That’s Sunday, June 29, which left one day to spare before the …

EDITORIAL: Lawmakers not only punctual, but open as well

Mass. Legislature sends $61B budget to Healey, mindful of storm clouds - The New Bedford Light

BOSTON — The Legislature on Monday tossed the budget hot potato to Gov. Maura Healey, approving an annual spending bill on the earliest date in nearly a decade as Congress hurtles toward major spending cuts that could force significant revisions to state plans. The compromise $61 billion annual budget ramps up spending on health care, education, transportation, and other key areas. It also codifies free bus trips at regional transit authorities …