Healey to Unveil 2027 Budget Proposal

Massachusetts governor to present plan with increased local aid and education funding

Jan. 28, 2026 at 8:07am

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Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey is set to unveil her Fiscal Year 2027 budget proposal on Wednesday afternoon. The proposal is expected to include a 4.4% boost in local aid, full funding for the Student Opportunity Act, and additional transportation infrastructure investments.

Why it matters

Healey's budget proposal will set the spending priorities for the state in the coming fiscal year, impacting key areas like education, local government, and transportation. As the state continues to recover from the pandemic, this budget will be closely watched for its ability to address residents' needs and make strategic investments.

The details

Healey's budget proposal would dedicate $10.4 billion across local aid accounts, a $438.5 million or 4.4% increase over fiscal year 2026. It would fully fund the final year of the Student Opportunity Act with $7.6 billion in Chapter 70 aid, a $242 million increase. The budget also includes $20 million for Rural School Aid, up from $8 million, and $154.3 million to reimburse school districts for transportation costs. Additionally, Healey is proposing $1.2 billion in Chapter 90 road and bridge funding over four years, as well as $3.2 billion for other transportation authorizations.

  • Healey is scheduled to release her budget proposal at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at the State House.
  • Healey filed a bill on Friday, January 24, 2026 that would provide municipalities with $1.2 billion in road and bridge funding over four years.

The players

Maura Healey

The governor of Massachusetts who is set to unveil her Fiscal Year 2027 budget proposal.

Kim Driscoll

The lieutenant governor of Massachusetts who will join Healey in presenting the budget proposal.

Matt Gorzkowicz

The Administration and Finance Secretary who will also be present at the budget proposal unveiling.

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What’s next

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The takeaway

Healey's budget proposal aims to make key investments in education, local aid, and transportation infrastructure as the state continues to recover from the pandemic. The proposal will be closely watched for its ability to address residents' needs and set the state's spending priorities for the coming fiscal year.