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 Listen to audio version of this article Members only Subscribe to listen 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 Blocks Late-Term Abortion Law Suspension As Repeal Effort Advances Norfolk County DA Elect Vows To Review Karen Read Case, Weighs Sandra Birchmore Grand Jury Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage Flips U.S. House Seat Red Amid Bluenami Why Should Young People Pay Massachusetts Prices When They Can Live in New Hampshire?