Gov. Healey Proposes $62.8B 2027 State Budget

Proposal focuses on housing, childcare, transportation, and education without new taxes

Jan. 28, 2026 at 1:15pm

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Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has filed her budget recommendation for the 2027 fiscal year, proposing a $62.8 billion spending plan that does not include any new taxes or fees. The budget represents a 1.1% increase over estimated 2026 spending and includes targeted investments in housing affordability, childcare assistance, student mental health, transportation infrastructure, and MBTA operations.

Why it matters

Governor Healey's budget proposal aims to make life more affordable for Massachusetts residents and businesses at a time of tight budgets across the country. The plan focuses on key priorities like housing, childcare, education, and transportation without raising taxes, positioning the state to continue economic growth while supporting its citizens.

The details

Highlights of the proposed $62.8 billion budget include $1.2 billion for the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities to increase affordable housing, $1.22 billion for Child Care Financial Assistance programs, $17 million for student mental and social-emotional health, $645 million for core MassDOT operations including snow and ice removal, and over $990 million to support MBTA operations and stabilization.

  • Governor Healey filed the budget recommendation on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

The players

Governor Maura Healey

The current Governor of Massachusetts who proposed the $62.8 billion state budget for fiscal year 2027.

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What they’re saying

“This budget is about making life easier and more affordable for Massachusetts residents and businesses. At a time when budgets across the country are tight, this proposal maximizes our resources to deliver on what matters most while controlling spending, protecting taxpayer dollars and driving economic growth.”

— Governor Maura Healey (whdh.com)

What’s next

The Massachusetts legislature will now review and debate the governor's budget proposal before passing a final state budget for fiscal year 2027.

The takeaway

Governor Healey's budget plan aims to support Massachusetts families and businesses without raising taxes, focusing on key priorities like housing affordability, childcare access, education, and transportation infrastructure. The proposal positions the state to continue economic growth while providing crucial services and assistance to its residents.