Massachusetts State Budget

Massachusetts Senate

Governor Baker ‘anxious’ for results as state budget talks drag on

Written by Andy Metzger After meeting with Gov. Charlie Baker Monday afternoon House and Senate leaders declined to rule out needing a second interim budget to keep state government open while expressing optimism about ongoing annual budget negotiations.

MassHealth

Tax changes, MBTA Control Board featured in budget accord

Written by Andy Metzger The annual state budget compromise agreed to Tuesday by a six-member conference committee would eliminate a corporate tax break that has been suspended every year since its inception to pay for increased tax credits to low-income workers.

Governor Charlie Baker

State budget deal ‘close;’ House leaders say no vote yet

By Michael P. Norton The new fiscal year dawned Wednesday morning without a new state budget in place and it appears an accord won't be ratified before the Fourth of July holiday weekend.