Budget – Will Brownsberger

FY27 Budget Priorities Letter to Senate Ways and Means

Will Brownsberger — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:18:36 +0000

Senator Brownsberger's letter to the Chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means that outlines his budget priorities for Fiscal Year 2027

Boston Tax Proposal

Will Brownsberger — Sat, 13 Dec 2025 15:46:47 +0000

Information about Boston's property tax proposal.

Legislature’s Fiscal Year 2026 Budget

Will Brownsberger — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 10:54:54 +0000

Looking forward to supporting the final budget for FY26 in a vote this afternoon.

The MBTA Funding Conversation

Will Brownsberger — Sat, 10 May 2025 12:35:23 +0000

There is a lot that I like about the budget proposal that will be on the Senate floor shortly, but I hope we can add more funding for the MBTA.

FY26 Budget Priorities Letter to Senate Ways and Means

Will Brownsberger — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 14:41:04 +0000

Senator Brownsberger's letter outlining his budget priorities for Fiscal Year 2026 to the Chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means.

Boston Property Tax Bills

Will Brownsberger — Sun, 02 Feb 2025 19:51:50 +0000

A reference document to support the conversation about Boston property tax bills.

Boston Tax Shift Bill

Will Brownsberger — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 00:59:23 +0000

I have reached the conclusion that we should lay aside Boston's tax shift proposal.

FY25 Budget Finalized

Will Brownsberger — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 16:48:28 +0000

On Friday, the legislature approved the results of negotiations between the branches on the FY 25 Budget. The approved compromise now sits on the Governor's desk for review.

Senate Budget Draft

Will Brownsberger — Mon, 13 May 2024 18:08:50 +0000

Last week, the Senate Ways and Means Committee released its draft of the state budget for FY25. The Committee prepared the attached overview which I pass on to you with permission.

FY25 Budget Priorities Letter to Senate Ways and Means

Eric Helmuth — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 20:33:17 +0000

Senator Brownsberger submitted the following letter to the Chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means outlining his budget priorities for Fiscal Year 2025.

Tax Package Approved

Will Brownsberger — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 23:20:26 +0000

House and Senate negotiators approved a tax package today which I am pleased to support.

State Budget Agreement Reached

Will Brownsberger — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 18:20:24 +0000

Overall, I am very pleased with this year's budget and I feel that it reflects many of my stated priorities.

FY24 Local Aid

Kimberley Hutter — Tue, 09 May 2023 18:56:21 +0000

Local aid numbers are updated!

FY24 Budget Priorities Letter to Senate Ways and Means

Alicia Brisson — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 19:37:13 +0000

Senator Brownsberger submitted the following letter to the Chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means outlining his budget priorities for Fiscal Year 24.

State Tax Limit

Will Brownsberger — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 11:54:23 +0000

This post offers some background on the suddenly relevant limit on state tax revenues.

FY23 Budget Priorities Letter to Senate Ways and Means

Maeve Wiesen — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 19:32:36 +0000

Senator Brownsberger submitted the following letter to the Chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means outlining his budget priorities for Fiscal Year 23.

ARPA Funding to replace Municipal Lost Revenue

Will Brownsberger — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 23:07:39 +0000

Many municipalities are unable to take advantage of the "lost revenue" provisions of the ARPA bill. This is due to federal policy.

Investing in Watertown

Will Brownsberger — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 23:28:54 +0000

We are pleased to announce that the state’s positive financial position combined with additional federal support has allowed the legislature to make new contributions to Watertown’s health, housing, and environmental programs.

Supporting Belmont Moving Forward

Will Brownsberger — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 22:52:44 +0000

We are pleased to announce that the state’s positive financial position has allowed the legislature to make new contributions to Belmont’s capital improvement program — supporting forward movement on the library, the skating rink, public housing and economic development.

ARPA Budget Priorities Letter to Senate Ways and Means

Maeve Wiesen — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 16:45:48 +0000

Senator Brownsberger submitted the following letter to the Chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means outlining his priorities for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State Fiscal Recovery Funds.