Wednesday, April 29, 2026 – State Representative Jeffrey Roy (D-Franklin) secured key funding for Franklin and Medway when the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed its Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) budget this past week. Funded at $63.41billion, the House’s FY27 budget responds to the needs of residents, provides record support for the Commonwealth’s cities and towns, and among many critical investments, includes significant funding for education, transportation, health care, housing, and workforce development.
“I’m pleased to have been able to deliver this local aid to the district that will improve the lives of my constituents,” said Representative Roy. “As times continue to be difficult for everyone, I’m thankful to Speaker Ron Mariano, Ways and Means Chair Aaron Michlewitz and my colleagues in the House for passing this critical funding.”
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| House Budget FY 2027 |
“As a result of the Trump Administration’s sweeping federal funding cuts and reckless trade war, as well as two proposed ballot questions that seek to cut the Commonwealth’s revenues by more than $5 billion annually, this budget has come during a period of significant economic uncertainty. That’s why I’m incredibly proud of the investments that this budget makes despite those challenges, from funding for free school meals and for the final year of the Student Opportunity Act, to robust support for the MBTA, to nearly $10 billion for cities and towns across the Commonwealth,” said House Speaker Ronald J. Mariano (D-Quincy). “I want to thank Chairman Michlewitz and the Members of the House Committee on Ways and Means for all their work this budget cycle, as well as all my colleagues in the House for working to ensure that this budget delivers for every community across Massachusetts.”
Due to responsible fiscal management, the House’s FY27 budget is balanced, and makes significant investments across several issue areas, without needing to include new taxes or tax increases. The House budget also strengthens the Stabilization Fund, which is set to reach $8.39 billion, reinforcing the state’s bond rating to keep borrowing costs down and save taxpayer money, while protecting the Commonwealth’s long-term fiscal health.
Representative Roy’s local and statewide budget amendments include:
Franklin:
• $100,000 to the Franklin Performing Arts Company
• $100,000 to the SAFE Coalition
• $50,000 to the Franklin Food Pantry
• $25,000 to the Franklin Downtown Partnership
• $25,000 to the Franklin Creative Center for the Arts
Medway:
• $25,000 to the Medway Community Farm Agricultural Development Project
• $25,000 to the Medway Food Pantry
Statewide:
• $500,000 to the Genocide Education Trust Fund
The budget includes $10 billion in aid to cities and towns across the Commonwealth, a $477 million increase from the FY26 budget. This includes $2.7 billion for transportation and education initiatives supported through funding generated by the Fair Share ballot initiative that voters approved in November 2022, that established a surtax of 4-percent on annual income over $1 million.
Highlights of statewide FY27 budget investments include:
• $1.33 billion in Unrestricted General Government Aid
• $7.65 Billion in Chapter 70 education funding
• $470 million for the MBTA
• $623.6 million for childcare for low-income families
• $15 million for Early College
• $184.1 million for the Bureau of Substance Abuse Services
• $258.6 million for the Emergency Assistance Shelter System
Speaker Mariano and the House Committee on Ways & Means introduced their FY27 budget proposal on April 15, 2026, following a review of the Governor’s proposal and a series of public hearings.
The budget passed the House of Representatives 149-9 and now goes to the Senate for consideration.
The full MA House of Representatives press release announcing this budget step can be found
