Rep. Kathy LaNatra and the Massachusetts State Legislature enacted a $56.2 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) The FY24 conference committee report provides for historic levels of investment in local aid, education, housing, regional transportation, health care, workforce development, and more, as part of a broad strategy to grow our state’s economy and make Massachusetts more affordable, inclusive, and competitive.
“I was proud to support this FY’24 state budget, which makes significant investments in many crucial areas, such as education, workforce development, health care, and most importantly, increases investment in our local communities,” said State Rep. Kathy LaNatra (D-Kingston). “During these budget negotiations, we were able to secure increased local funding, resulting in millions of extra dollars going to towns in the 12th Plymouth district, many in the form of chapter 70 funds. The increase of $30 of per pupil funding will result in significant improvements in how our towns educate the next generation.
The budget also contains many targeted earmarks that will invest in the 12th Plymouth’s education, infrastructure, climate resiliency, recreation and much more.
Thank you to Speaker Mariano, Ways and Means Chair Aaron Michlewitz and Senate Leadership for this historic budget.”