House budget zaps Baker tax proposals; seeks boost in education spending
"As is the House's history in the past, I think that you will find this budget to be fiscally responsible," DeLeo said in a media briefing this morning. "You will see various targeted investments in terms of growing our economy as well as making sure that we increase support for our most vulnerable residents of the Commonwealth."
As part of the revenue projections, the House is anticipating
"I think we are looking, watching closely what happens with Encore," said House Ways and Means Committee Chair
"We felt it was appropriate to set aside available funds as a down payment as the legislative process continues to move forward on this important issue," Michlewitz said, referencing a number of bills that are being considered to address the education funding formula. "We are hoping to head back towards a fully funded system within the next two years."
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"I think that what we have learned over the years is the importance of the intertwine, shall we say, between academics and health care services and social services and the like," DeLeo said, "and with the SHARE program, we're doing just that."
MassHealth spending would increase by
"We're hopeful that this is going to be of assistance in our efforts to try to contain costs," DeLeo said.
One of the major differences between the governor's proposal and the House, according to Michlewitz, is that theirs did not include a process to include the Attorney General because they felt the AG already had the tools necessary to look at the drug-pricing issue if she should chose to.
The budget, which recommends approximately
The budget also proposes a
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