Commentary · Politics For Subscribers 10 Pieces of Wasteful Pork in the Fiscal Year 2027 Massachusetts Budget Massachusetts lawmakers included millions in pork-barrel spending in the $63.42 billion state budget. Here are 10 of the worst examples. By Stephen Beale August 1, 2026 · 2:17 PM EDT · 5 min read read Advertisement Photo by Jp Valery / Unsplash Massachusetts lawmakers included millions in pork-barrel spending in the $63.42 billion state budget. Here are 10 of the worst examples. Advertisement Read Next Maura Healey, Michelle Wu Fume Over ICE Search For 249 Boston Parking Spots Pro-Life Group Says Massachusetts Late-Term Abortion Bill Shows ‘Leave It to the States’ Approach Has Failed Andrea Campbell Defends Controversial Courthouse Deal Involving Ayanna Pressley’s Husband Massachusetts Legislative Primaries Offer Rare Tests for Incumbents