Governor’s FY 2013 Budget Proposal to Include $5.2 Billion in Local Aid
Lt. Gov. Timothy Murray previews Patrick-Murray Administration's budget investments at Massachusetts Municipal Association meeting.
From the office of Governor Deval Patrick. Delivering Friday’s keynote address at the 33rd Massachusetts Municipal Association’s annual meeting, Lieutenant Governor Timothy Murray announced more than $5.2 billion in state funding to cities and towns, including a $145 million increase in K-12 Chapter 70 education aid – the highest level in history – which will be included in the Patrick-Murray Administration’s Fiscal Year 2013 budget proposal. “Massachusetts is leading the nation out of the global economic recession thanks to our targeted investments and strong partnerships with cities and towns,” said Lieutenant Governor Murray. “Governor Patrick and I are proud to support our municipal partners with these investments in local aid and …
