Just a quick update for those following events in the Legislature this
week and last.
Today in the House we overrode the Governor's vetoes of various items
affecting local programs.
Education
- Special Education Reimbursement was restored to $121 Million.
This represents the major increase from FY03 - about $55 Million.
- Education Pothole Account $7 million. This is a reserve to be
made available to communities that experience major, unexpected costs
Health Care and Human Services
Breast Cancer Screening
Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment
Prostate Cancer Screening
Smoking Prevention
New Born Sight and Hearing Screening Program
Community Based Adult Day Services Programs
Commission for the Blind, Community Services (Dennis
Polsetti's Radio Reading Service is among those benefiting)
Congregate Housing Programs for the elderly and disabled
Legal Services
Mental Health Legal Advisors
Massachusetts Legal Assistance
Environment
Riverways protection
Drinking water treatment and protection
Economic Development
I495 Initiative
We looking to restore funds to Framingham State for the MetroWest
Economic Research Center on Thursday.
Please call if there are specific items of interest.
Debby
