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Children and Public Health in the House Ways & Means Budget
Public Health helps to ensure the health and well-being of children in Massachusetts. Since 2001, overall funding for Public Health programs that support children has ...
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Cuts to Youth Empowerment Programs in the HWM Budget
The Youth Empowerment programs that we organize through our government help young people find jobs, break from cycles of violence, and build careers. The House ...
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The House Ways & Means Budget for FY 2014
The House Ways & Means Budget for FY 2014 | Although the House Ways & Means budget does include some new funding for Higher Education, ...
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The Joint Ways & Means Transportation Proposal
The Joint Ways & Means transportation package uses a combination of new tax revenue and increased fees to shore up MBTA finances and move MassDOT ...
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Youth Employment in the Governor’s FY 2014 Budget
Every career begins with a first job. In recent years, it has gotten harder for young people in Massachusetts to find that first job. In ...
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Public Higher Education in Massachusetts and the Governor’s FY 2014 Budget
Funding for higher education has been cut 31% since 2001. As part of a multi-year effort to restore a significant portion of those cuts, the ...
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General Local Aid in the Governor’s Budget
To help cities and towns support police and fire protection, parks, and other core local services, the state provides funding through General Local Aid. Since ...
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Nurturing Kids, Supporting Families: Early Education & Care in the Massachusetts State Budget
Quality Early Education & Care can help prepare children for success in school and in life--while also giving parents the flexibility they need to find ...
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Investments and Revenue in the Governor’s Budget
In his budget proposal for FY 2014, the Governor introduced three major policy proposals: 1) increased support for education; 2) fixes and improvements to strengthen ...
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Tax Policy Proposals in the Governor’s FY 2014 Budget
In his FY 2014 budget, the Governor funds new investments in education and transportation and reduces cuts to other programs using revenues generated through a ...
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