Last mentioned: Mar 13, 2026
Fiscal Year Start
The FY27 budget is slated to take effect, pending final reconciliation and signing.
FY27 Start
The new fiscal year begins, activating approved transportation appropriations.
Senate Debate
The Massachusetts Senate is expected to debate and pass its version of the budget.
House Debate
The Massachusetts House of Representatives is expected to debate and pass its version of the budget.
House Debate
The Massachusetts House of Representatives begins formal budget deliberations.
Expected Reconciliation
House and Senate negotiators expected to finalize a single bill for the Governor's signature.
Regional Hearing
Joint Committee on Ways and Means holds a hearing at UMass Amherst focusing on infrastructure.
UMass Hearing
Legislative committees gather at UMass to discuss rail and road funding.
Senate Approval
The Senate unanimously passes S.2962, authorizing $3.28 billion.
Budget Proposal
Governor Maura Healey releases the FY27 budget proposal for Massachusetts.
Budget Release
Governor Healey officially files the FY27 budget proposal.
House Approval
The Massachusetts House of Representatives passes its version of the borrowing bill.
Governor's Proposal
Gov. Maura Healey files initial legislation for higher education capital investment.
MassArt Facade Failure
A storm causes a chunk of the Huntington Tower facade to fall, highlighting infrastructure decay.
Massachusetts lawmakers convened at UMass to scrutinize Governor Maura Healey’s FY27 budget proposal, focusing on critical transportation funding. The hearing highlighted the state's priorities for rail expansion and road maintenance essential for regional supply chain resilience.
Massachusetts legislators convened at UMass Amherst to debate Governor Maura Healey's FY27 budget proposal, focusing on critical investments in rail and road infrastructure. The hearing highlights the regulatory and fiscal challenges of expanding regional connectivity while addressing a significant maintenance backlog across the Commonwealth.
The Massachusetts Senate has unanimously passed a $3.28 billion borrowing bill to fund critical repairs and modernization across the state's 29 public higher education campuses. This legislation represents the most significant capital investment in the Commonwealth's public colleges and universities in nearly two decades.
Massachusetts has officially become the first U.S. state to deploy OpenAI's ChatGPT across its executive branch, aiming to modernize government operations. The initiative has sparked a national debate over the risks of algorithmic bias and data privacy in public administration.
Massachusetts has launched a pioneering initiative to integrate OpenAI's ChatGPT into its executive branch operations, marking a first for U.S. state governments. The move aims to enhance administrative efficiency while navigating complex concerns regarding data privacy, algorithmic bias, and public record transparency.