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House adopts FY26 budget amendments funding environment, food assistance and economic development
Summary
Lawmakers approved consolidated budget amendments that direct funds to environmental programs, parks, food assistance, agricultural programs and regional economic development as part of the FY26 House budget.
The Massachusetts House of Representatives voted to adopt multiple consolidated amendments to the FY26 budget that increase funding for environmental protection, parks, food assistance, agriculture and regional economic development programs.
Supporters described the package as targeted investments to carry out the state’s climate and environmental mandates and to address food insecurity. Representative Barber of Somerville urged colleagues to support consolidated amendment F, highlighting House investments that include more than $85 million for the Department of Environmental Protection for PFAS testing, air quality and low-emission vehicle programs and approximately $160 million for the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). The…
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